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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 Rugby Stadium, Leeds
Attendance: 5,547
2006-10-22
Samoa  10–18  Tonga
Report
Headingley Rugby 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 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

2006-11-12
England  32–14  Tonga
Report
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

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.


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