 | |
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2006 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Region | International (IRL) |
| 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.
| 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 |
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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