2005 European Nations Cup of rugby league
- 2005 European Nations Cup of rugby league
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 European Nations Cup for 2005 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
Results
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date = 29 April
home = rl-rt|Georgia
score = 34–14
away = rl|Netherlands
stadium =
rugbybox
date = 18 June
home = rl-rt|Netherlands
score = 26–10
away = rl|Serbia
stadium =
rugbybox
date = 24 July
home = rl-rt|Georgia
score = 44–12
away = rl|Serbia
stadium =
Final standings
France advanced to the final.
Final
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date = 5 November
home = rl-rt|France
score = 38–16
away = rl|Wales
stadium = Stade Damec, Carcassonne
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