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2014–2016 European Nations Cup First Division
The 2014–16 European Nations Cup First Division is the premier rugby union competition below the Six Nations Championship in Europe. It is divided into two tiers; Division 1A and Division 1B.
| 2014–16 European Nations Cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2014 – Spring 2016 | ||
| Division 1A: Georgia Germany Portugal Romania Russia SpainDivision 1B: Belgium Moldova Netherlands Poland Sweden Ukraine | ||
| Georgia (2015, 2016) | ||
| Division 1A: Merab Kvirikashvili(64 points) Division 1B: Baptiste Lescarboura (55 points) | ||
| Division 1A: Zurab Zhvania (5 tries) Division 1B: Baptiste Lescarboura (11 tries) | ||
| ← 2012–14 (Previous) | ||
| (Next) 2016–17 → | ← 2012–14 (Previous) | (Next) 2016–17 → |
| ← 2012–14 (Previous) | (Next) 2016–17 → |
The 2014–16 European Nations Cup First Division is the premier rugby union competition below the Six Nations Championship in Europe. It is divided into two tiers; Division 1A and Division 1B.
The divisions play on a two-year cycle with the teams playing each other both home and away. From 2009 onward, the title is awarded according to a one-year ranking.
The competition has been slightly altered for the 2014–16 edition. The top tier Division 1A has seen the relegation of Belgium to Division 1B. They have been replaced with Germany, who finished at the top of Division 1B in the 2012–14 season. The bottom tier division 1B has seen the relegation of the Czech Republic to the European Nations Cup Second Division. They have been replaced by Netherlands who won promotion from Division 2A.
The champions of Division 1B will be promoted to Division 1A for the 2017–18 season, while the last placed team in each division will be relegated.
Table points are determined as follows:
- 4 points for a win
- 2 points for a draw
- 0 point for a loss
- 1 bonus point for scoring 4 tries in a match
- 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points or fewer
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
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| 2015 champions |
Pre-tournament World Rugby Rankings in parentheses
Note: Portugal is relegated to 2016–17 Rugby Europe Trophy.
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| 2014–15 champions |
Pre-tournament IRB rankings in parentheses (as at 1 September 2014)
Pre-tournament World Rugby rankings in parentheses (as at 1 September 2015)
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| Promotion to 2017 Rugby Europe Championship |
| Relegation to 2016–17 Rugby Europe Conference |
Pre-tournament IRB rankings in parentheses (as at 1 September 2014)
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