Federation Shield
Appearance
Sport | Rugby league |
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Inaugural season | 2006 |
Number of teams | 4 |
Region | International (IRL) |
Holders | ![]() |
Most titles | ![]() |
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
[edit]Standings
[edit]Team | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | For | Against | Difference | Points |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 42 | +62 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 84 | 60 | +24 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 80 | −32 | 2 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 84 | −54 | 0 |
Final
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.