2005 Churchill Cup

The 2005 Churchill Cup was held between 14 June and 21 June 2005 in Edmonton, Canada. It was the third edition of the Churchill Cup competition. three of the four rugby union teams taking part in the 2004 men's competition, Canada, England A, the USA, returned to compete, while Argentina A replaced the Māori.

There was no women's event, although a similar event, the 2005 Canada Cup did take place.

Format

The competition took on a straight 'knock-out' format. Four teams played in two semi-final matches, with the North American sides kept apart. The winners of each semi final competed in the final match, while the losers took part in a 3rd/4th place playoff. Four matches were played over a period of two weeks.

Results

emi Finals

rugbybox
date = 2005-06-14
16:30
home = ru-rt|USA
score = 30 – 34
away = ruA|ARG
stadium = Edmonton, Canada |

rugbybox
date = 2005-06-14
16:30
home = ruA-rt|ENG|name=England A
score = 29 – 5
away = ru|CAN
stadium = Edmonton, Canada |

Final

rugbybox
date = 2005-06-21
16:30
home = ruA-rt|ENG|name=England A
score = 45 – 16
away = ruA|Argentina
stadium = Edmonton, Canada |

Consolation Final

rugbybox
date = 2005-06-21
16:30
home = ru-rt|CAN
score = 19 – 20
away = ru|USA
stadium = Edmonton, Canada |

References

ee also

* Churchill Cup

External links

* [http://www.barclayschurchillcuprugby.com/ Churchill Cup] official site

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