The 2002–2004 European Nations Cup was the fourth edition of the newly reformed European Championship for tier 2 & 3 Rugby Union Nations. This was the second two-year cycled championship, the first to be planned from the start.
For the second division. the team was divided in two Pool . The winner of Pool "A" gain the promotion to 2004–2006 European Nations Cup First Division. There were no relegation, due the 2007 Rugby World Cup – Europe qualification
Pool A The highest level was the Pool "A", with five teams: relegated from first division at the end of previous edition. runner-up of the second round of qualification RWC 2003 valid also ad Second Division tournament. second in pool A of the same tournament. second in pool B of the same tournament. third in his pool of the same tournament and with better ranking respect the third of other group.
Table
Place Nation Games Points Tablepoints played won drawn lost for against difference1 8 7 1 0 200 74 +126 232 8 5 1 2 192 90 +102 193 8 4 1 3 132 131 +1 174 8 2 1 5 130 164 −34 135 8 0 0 8 52 247 −195 8 promoted to 2004–2006 European Nations Cup First Division
Results
First Season (2002–3)
Second Season (2003–2004)
Pool B The lowest Level was the Pool "B", with five teams: third in their pool of the second round of qualification RWC 2003 fourth in pool A of the same tournament. fourth in pool B of the same tournament. fifth in his pool of the same tournament and with better ranking respect the fifth of other group. winner of the 2001–02 Third division
Table
Place Nation Games Points Tablepoints played won drawn lost for against difference1 8 5 3 0 145 95 +50 212 8 3 4 1 102 88 +14 183 8 3 1 4 114 95 +19 154 8 2 1 5 112 150 −38 135 8 2 1 5 99 144 −45 13
First Season (2002–03)
Second Season (2003–04)
See also 2003–2004 European Nations Cup First Division 2002–2003 European Nations Cup Third Division 2003-2004 European Nations Cup Third Division
Sources
www.irb.com