The 2001

European Nations Cup European Nations Cup may refer to: *UEFA European Championship, formerly known as European Nations' Cup * Europcar Cup, a European Tour golf tournament * European Nations Cup (golf), a European Ladies Tour golf tournament * European Nations Cup (fi ...

was the second annual competition for tier 2 and 3 European

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nations. The competition was originally planned to continue on an annual basis like the Six Nations but at the end of the season it was decided to change to a two-year cycle allowing home and away games. The results of this season were added to the 2001–02 European Nations Cup First Division standings.

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won their first ever European Championship, which was overshadowed slightly by

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winning the extended championship the following year.

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no longer would be taking part in this competition and were replaced by

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External links

2000-01 European Nations Cup First Division at ESPN
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