2005 European Nations Cup Explained

The 2005 European Nations Cup saw France secure their first win over Wales in 24 years, winning 38–16 and taking the European Nations Cup back to France.

The revamped competition involved six teams competing in two groups of three. Five of the teams: France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Russia qualified automatically for the tournament, whilst new entrant Georgia came through a qualifying tournament.

Qualifying tournament

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Diff	Points
	2	2	0	0	78	26	52	4
	2	1	0	1	40	44	−4	2
	2	0	0	2	22	70	−48	0

Georgia advanced to Group 2.

Group 1

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Diff	Points
	2	2	0	0	53	22	+31	4
	2	1	0	1	20	37	−17	2
	2	0	0	2	20	34	−14	0

Wales advanced to the final.

Group 2

Final standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Diff	Points
	2	2	0	0	140	0	+140	4
	2	1	0	1	48	94	−46	2
	2	0	0	2	14	88	−94	0

France advanced to the final