2003–04 European Nations Cup First Division

The 2003–04 European Nations Cup was the fourth edition of the newly reformed European Championship for tier 2 and 3 rugby union nations. This was the second two-year cycled championship, the first to be planned from the start.

2003–04 European Nations Cup
Date16 February 2003 – 27 March 2004
Countries Czech Republic
 Georgia
 Portugal
 Romania
 Russia
 Spain
Final positions
Champions Portugal
Antim Cup Romania (2003, 2004)
Tournament statistics
Matches played29
Tries scored128 (4.41 per match)

The title was won by Portugal for the first time, with their Iberian neighbours Spain being relegated. Portugal won all their games, except to a loss abroad to Romania. The Championship saw another new face in the Czech Republic who replaced the relegated Netherlands.

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