Due to changes in the structure of the European Nations Cup for the 2010–2012 competition, no team was relegated from Division 2A or 2B.
The leader of Division 2B at the end of the 2008–2009 season, and the champion of Division 2A at the end of the competition, received the opportunity to participate in qualification for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
The former champions of Division 2A were Germany who were replaced by the relegated Czech Republic.
Sweden was promoted from Division 3A to replace the relegated Andorra.
The tournament was won by Ukraine, which obtained promotion to the highest lever of ENC (Division 1A),[1] as well as qualification to Rugby World Cup Qualification.