Federation Shield

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.

Federation Shield

Sport	Rugby league
Inaugural season	2006
Number of teams	4
Region	International (IRL)
Holders	England (2006)
Most titles	England (1 title)

Results

England	26–10	France
	Report

2006-10-22

Headingley, Leeds Attendance: 5,547

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Samoa	10–18	Tonga
	Report

2006-10-22

Headingley, Leeds Attendance: 5,547

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France	28–6	Samoa

2006-10-29

Benichou Stadium, Colomiers Attendance: 6,000 (approx.)

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England	40–18	Tonga
	Report

2006-10-29

Twickenham Stoop, London Attendance: 2,388

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France	10–48	Tonga

2006-11-05

Municipal Stadium Pierre Antoine, Castres Attendance: 8,500 (approx.)

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England	38–14	Samoa
	Report

2006-11-05

KC Stadium, Hull Attendance: 5,698

Standings

Team	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Points
England	3	3	0	0	104	42	+62	6
Tonga	3	2	0	1	84	60	+24	4
France	3	1	0	2	48	80	−32	2
Samoa	3	0	0	3	30	84	−54	0

Final

England	32–14	Tonga
	Report

2006-11-12

Halton Stadium, Widnes Attendance: 8000 (approx.) Referee: 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]

See also

• Sports portal

References

1. England poised for new tournament
2. "Federation Shield". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
3. "Richard Silverwood". Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
4. Purdham leads England effort^{[permanent dead link‍]}
5. "Cullen well aware of Tonga threat". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.