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Federation Shield

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Federation Shield
Federation Shield 2006 logo
SportRugby league
Inaugural season2006
Number of teams4
RegionInternational (IRL)
HoldersBERJAYA England (2006)
Most titlesBERJAYA England (1 title)

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.

Results

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2006-10-22
England BERJAYA 26–10 BERJAYA France
Report
Headingley, Leeds
Attendance: 5,547

2006-10-22
Samoa BERJAYA 10–18 BERJAYA Tonga
Report
Headingley, Leeds
Attendance: 5,547

2006-10-29
France BERJAYA 28–6 BERJAYA Samoa
Benichou Stadium, Colomiers
Attendance: 6,000 (approx.)

2006-10-29
England BERJAYA 40–18 BERJAYA Tonga
Report
Twickenham Stoop, London
Attendance: 2,388

2006-11-05
France BERJAYA 10–48 BERJAYA Tonga
Municipal Stadium Pierre Antoine, Castres
Attendance: 8,500 (approx.)

2006-11-05
England BERJAYA 38–14 BERJAYA Samoa
Report
KC Stadium, Hull
Attendance: 5,698

Standings

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TeamPlayedWonDrewLost For AgainstDifferencePoints
BERJAYA England330010442+626
BERJAYA Tonga32018460+244
BERJAYA France31024880−322
BERJAYA Samoa30033084−540

Final

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2006-11-12
England BERJAYA 32–14 BERJAYA 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

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References

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  1. England poised for new tournament
  2. "Federation Shield". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Richard Silverwood". Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  4. Purdham leads England effort[permanent dead link]
  5. "Cullen well aware of Tonga threat". Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-10-10.