The 2005 FIRA Women's European Championship was the tenth edition of the tournament. It was jointly hosted by
Germany
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and
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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and took place from 7th April to 23rd May. Only seven teams took part.
Tournament
Pool A
Pool A was held in
Hamburg
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,
Germany
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from April 7-9.
Semi-finals
3rd/4th Place
Final
Pool B
Pool B was held at
Zenica
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,
Bosnia
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from May 21-23.
Final table
Round one
Round two
See also
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Women's international rugby
Women's international rugby union has a history dating back to the late 19th century. It was not until 1982 that the first international fixture ( test match) took place. The match was organised in connection with the Dutch Rugby Union's 50th anni ...
External links
FIRA website
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2005
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2005 rugby union tournaments for national teams
International rugby union competitions hosted by Germany
International sports competitions hosted by Bosnia and Herzegovina
2004–05 in European women's rugby union
2004–05 in German rugby union
2005 in Bosnia and Herzegovina sport
2005 in German women's sport
April 2005 sports events in Germany
May 2005 sports events in Europe