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.
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| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2006 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Region | International (IRL) |
| Holders |  England (2006) |
| Most titles | England (1 title) |
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
- "Cullen well aware of Tonga threat". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
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