2012–2014 European Nations Cup First Division
The 2012–14 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.
| Date | 2012–2014 |
|---|---|
| Countries | Division 1A: Belgium Georgia Portugal Romania Russia Spain Division 1B: Czech Republic Germany Moldova Poland Sweden Ukraine |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Georgia (2013, 2014) |
| Antim Cup | Georgia (2013, 2014) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | Division 1A: 30 Division 1B: 30 |
| Top scorer(s) | Division 1A: Florin Vlaicu (58) Division 1B: Oleg Kosariev (30) |
| Most tries | Division 1A: Gonçalo Foro Igor Klyuchnikov Tedore Zibzibadze (2) Division 1B: Ian Gowland (3) |
← 2010–12 2014–16 → | |
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 2012–14 edition. The top tier Division 1A has seen the relegation of Ukraine to Division 1B. They have been replaced with Belgium, who finished at the top of Division 1B in the 2010–12 season. The bottom tier division 1B has seen the relegation of the Netherlands to the European Nations Cup Second Division. They have been replaced by Sweden who won promotion from Division 2A.
The champions of 1B will be promoted to Division 1A for the 2015–16 season, while the last placed team in each division will be relegated.