| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2007 |
| Ceased | 2013 |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Country | Australia (National Rugby League) |
| Cup holders |  Sydney Roosters (2013) |
| Most titles | Sydney Roosters (6 titles) |
The Foundation Cup was a rugby league match contested annually in the National Rugby League between the Sydney Roosters and the Wests Tigers. The Foundation Cup was introduced in 2007 to celebrate the foundation of rugby league in Australia.
| Season | Score | Winner | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 – 4 | Sydney Roosters | Aussie Stadium | 16,198 |
| 2008 | 34 – 28 | Sydney Roosters | Sydney Football Stadium | 15,197 |
| 2009 | 16 – 12 | Sydney Roosters | Sydney Football Stadium | 8,716 |
| 2010 | 28 – 10 | Sydney Roosters | Sydney Football Stadium | 10,281 |
| 2011 | 19 – 8 |  Wests Tigers | Sydney Football Stadium | 6,893 |
| 2012 | 28 – 24 | Sydney Roosters | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | 7,426 |
| 2013 | 28 – 16 | Sydney Roosters | Allianz Stadium | 3,800 |
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