Federation Shield
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| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
- ^ England poised for new tournament
- ^ "Federation Shield". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ "Richard Silverwood". Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Purdham leads England effort[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cullen well aware of Tonga threat". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.