2005 European Nations Cup

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2005 (2005) European Nations Cup  ()
Number of teams	6
Winner	France (7th title)
Matches played	7
Points scored	349 (49.86 per match)
Tournaments  < 2004 2009 >

The 2005 European Nations Cup saw France secure their first win over Wales in 24 years, winning 38–16 and taking the European Nations Cup back to France.

The revamped competition involved six teams competing in two groups of three. Five of the teams: France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Russia qualified automatically for the tournament, whilst new entrant Georgia came through a qualifying tournament.