1995 Rugby World Cup – European qualification
For the 1995 Rugby World Cup qualifiers, the European Federation was allocated three places in the final tournament. This was in addition to the four places granted to England, France, Ireland and Scotland based on their results from 1991. Twenty two teams played in the European qualifiers that were held over three stages in 1993 and 1994. , and were the top three sides and secured their places as Europe 1, Europe 2 and Europe 3, respectively, for RWC 95. Preliminary round. West Group. "Switzerland qualify for Round 1." Luxembourg withdrew from the group. Central  Group. "Israel qualify for Round 1." Yugoslavia was banned from qualification process due to the political situation in the country at the time. Round 1. "Spain and Portugal qualify for Round 2." Central Group. "Netherlands and Czech Republic qualify for Round 2." East Group A. "Russia qualify for Round 2." East Group B. "Germany qualify for Round 2." Round 2. "Wales qualify for Round 3." Central Group. "Italy qualify for Round 3." East Group. "Romania qualify for Round 3." Round 3. "Wales, Italy and Romania qualify for RWC 1995 as Europe 1, Europe 2 and Europe 3, respectively." ---- 1995 Rugby