2003 Rugby World Cup – European qualification
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 September 2000 – 24 November 2002 | 
| No. of nations | 32 | 
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There were a number of positions open to European nations to qualify for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Ireland, Romania, Georgia and Italy, joining a number of other nations that automatically qualified.