2002–2003 European Nations Cup Third Division
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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.
The Third division had a controversy development.
The team were divided into three groups according the ranking of previous edition to play, but there were several problem.
In pool "A" Andorra
withdrawed ad only four teams remained.
In pool "C" Monaco
were banned after the match with Finland
because of the presence of French played that had not the eligibility to play for Monaco team.
The match between Bulgaria
and Norway
had problem with the work of the Bulgarian called in substitution of the designed referee, tant wasn't able to arrive in Sofia
.
So the European federation decided to change from a "two-years" formula to a double "two-years formula".
The Pool "C" match played was considered as "friendly match" and the four teams remained played a short tournament in Ibiza
, Spain
The winner of the pool "B" was promoted to pool "A" for the 2003-04
ediiton,and the also the winner of "Pool C" will be promoted to "pool B".
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promoted to Pool B
European Nations Cup (rugby union)
The European Nations Cup is the European Championship for tier 2 and tier 3 rugby union nations. The Championship is split into 7 divisions with 5 or 6 teams in each. The divisions play on a two-year cycle with the teams playing each other both home and away...
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.
The Third division had a controversy development.
The team were divided into three groups according the ranking of previous edition to play, but there were several problem.
In pool "A" Andorra
Andorra national rugby union team
The Andorra national rugby union team, nicknamed Els Isards represent Andorra in international rugby union competitions. They are currently ranked 66th out of 95 Rugby playing nations by the International Rugby Board...
withdrawed ad only four teams remained.
In pool "C" Monaco
Monaco national rugby union team
Monaco national rugby union team represents Monaco at rugby union. The team have been playing since the 1990s. They currently compete in Division 3D of the European Nations Cup tournament.-History:...
were banned after the match with Finland
Finland national rugby union team
The Finland national rugby union team represents Finland at the sport of rugby union. The nation has thus far not played in a Rugby World Cup, but has participated in qualifying tournaments. Finland also compete in the European Nations Cup, playing in Division 2D.-History:Finland played their first...
because of the presence of French played that had not the eligibility to play for Monaco team.
The match between Bulgaria
Bulgaria national rugby union team
The Bulgaria national rugby union team represents Bulgaria at rugby union. They are governed by the Bulgarian Rugby Federation, and have yet to qualify for the Rugby World Cup.-History:...
and Norway
Norway national rugby union team
Norway national rugby union team is a member of the FIRA - Association of European Rugby and plays in the 3B division of the European Nations Cup...
had problem with the work of the Bulgarian called in substitution of the designed referee, tant wasn't able to arrive in Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
.
So the European federation decided to change from a "two-years" formula to a double "two-years formula".
The Pool "C" match played was considered as "friendly match" and the four teams remained played a short tournament in Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
, Spain
The winner of the pool "B" was promoted to pool "A" for the 2003-04
2003–2004 European Nations Cup Third Division
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....
ediiton,and the also the winner of "Pool C" will be promoted to "pool B".
Pool A
The highest level was the Pool "A", with five teams: relegated from second division promoted from Group B (retired from competition)Table
| Place | Nation | Games | Points | Table points |
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| played | won | drawn | lost | for | against | difference | |||
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 23 | 9 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 71 | -7 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 63 | 96 | -33 | 5 | |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 93 | -35 | 4 |
Results
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Pool B
The middle level was the Pool "B", with five teams: relegated from pool "A" promoted from pool "C"Table
| Place | Nation | Games | Points | Table points |
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| played | won | drawn | lost | for | against | difference | |||
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 54 | +47 | 12 | |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 147 | 53 | +94 | 10 | |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 113 | -55 | 8 | |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 65 | 88 | -23 | 6 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 103 | -63 | 4 |
Results
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Pool C
- "No official" match :
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Semifinals
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Third place final
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See also
- 2003–2004 European Nations Cup First Division
- 2002–2004 European Nations Cup Second Division2002–2004 European Nations Cup Second DivisionThe 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....
- 2003–2004 European Nations Cup Third Division2003–2004 European Nations Cup Third DivisionThe 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....