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Federation Shield
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.

[edit] Results

2006-10-22	England	26–10	France	Headingley Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 5547
2006-10-22				Headingley Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 5547

2006-10-22	Samoa	10–18	Tonga	Headingley Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 5547
2006-10-22				Headingley Stadium, Leeds Attendance: 5547

2006-10-29	France	28–6	Samoa	Benichou Stadium, Colomiers Attendance: 6000 (approx.)
2006-10-29				Benichou Stadium, Colomiers Attendance: 6000 (approx.)

2006-10-29	England	40–18	Tonga	Twickenham Stoop, London Attendance: 2388
2006-10-29				Twickenham Stoop, London Attendance: 2388

2006-11-05	France	10–48	Tonga	Municipal Stadium Pierre Antoine, Castres Attendance: 8500 (approx.)
2006-11-05

2006-11-05	England	38–14	Samoa	KC Stadium, Hull Attendance: 5698
2006-11-05				KC Stadium, Hull Attendance: 5698

[edit] Standings

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

[edit] Final

2006-11-12	England	32–14	Tonga	Halton Stadium, Widnes Attendance: 3000 (approx.) Referee: Richard Silverwood^[3]
2006-11-12		Report

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]

[edit] References

[0] England poised for new tournament

[1] Federation Shield

[2] Richard Silverwood

[3] Purdham leads England effort

[4] Cullen well aware of Tonga threat

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Contents

[edit] Results

[edit] Standings

[edit] Final

[edit] References