Federation Shield

The Federation Shield was an international rugby league competition held in 2006. The competition was organised by the Rugby Football League and was contested by England, France, Samoa and Tonga, and took place at the same time as the 2006 Tri-Nations series.^[1][2] England defeated Tonga 32–14 in the final.

Federation Shield

Sport	Rugby league
Inaugural season	2006
Number of teams	4
Region	International (IRL)
Holders	England (2006)
Most titles	England (1 title)

Results

2006-10-22

England	26–10	France
	Report

Headingley, Leeds Attendance: 5,547

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2006-10-22

Samoa	10–18	Tonga
	Report

Headingley, Leeds Attendance: 5,547

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2006-10-29

France	28–6	Samoa

Benichou Stadium, Colomiers Attendance: 6,000 (approx.)

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2006-10-29

England	40–18	Tonga
	Report

Twickenham Stoop, London Attendance: 2,388

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2006-11-05

France	10–48	Tonga

Municipal Stadium Pierre Antoine, Castres Attendance: 8,500 (approx.)

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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

• Sports portal