Federation Shield

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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.

Inaugural season2006
Number of teams4
RegionInternational (IRL)
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Federation Shield
Federation Shield 2006 logo
SportRugby league
Inaugural season2006
Number of teams4
RegionInternational (IRL)
Holders England (2006)
Most titles England (1 title)
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Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standings

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

2006-11-12
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England  32–14  Tonga
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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]

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