Federation Shield

Federation Shield
Federation Shield 2006 logo
Sport Rugby league football
Inaugural season 2006
Number of teams 4
Region International (RFL)
Holders  England (2006)
Most titles  England (1 title)

The inaugural Federation Shield rugby league competition was held in 2006. This competition is organised by the Rugby Football League and was contested by England, France, Samoa and Tonga.[1][2] England defeated Tonga 32-14 in the final to lift the Federation Shield for the first time. No tournament has taken place since and its future is unclear.

Results

2006-10-22
England  26–10  France
Report
Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Attendance: 5,547
2006-10-22
Samoa  10–18  Tonga
Report
Headingley Stadium, Leeds
Attendance: 5,547
2006-10-29
France  28–6  Samoa
Benichou Stadium, Colomiers
Attendance: 6,000 (approx.)
2006-10-29
England  40–18  Tonga
Report
Twickenham Stoop, London
Attendance: 2,388
2006-11-05
France  10–48  Tonga
Municipal Stadium Pierre Antoine, Castres
Attendance: 8,500 (approx.)
2006-11-05
England  38–14  Samoa
Report
KC Stadium, Hull
Attendance: 5,698

Standings

Team Played Won Drew Lost  For  Against Difference Points
 England 330010442+626
 Tonga 32018460+244
 France 31024880−322
 Samoa 30033084−540

Final

2006-11-12
England  32–14  Tonga
Report
Halton Stadium, Widnes
Attendance: 3,000 (approx.)
Referee/s: Richard Silverwood[3]

Rob Purdham captained the victorious England side in this tournament, with Matt Diskin as the vice-captain.[4] The Paul Cullen coached side entered the final as favourites following a successful group stage with three wins from three matches.[5]

References

  1. ↑ England poised for new tournament
  2. ↑ Federation Shield
  3. ↑ Richard Silverwood
  4. ↑ Purdham leads England effort
  5. ↑ Cullen well aware of Tonga threat

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