EDF Energy Trophy

The EDF National Trophy is a new competition for of the 118 clubs of the Rugby Football Union from National Division One and below. Previously these teams had played in the Powergen Cup, but are now excluded from that cup under a new format adopted for the 2005/06 season and beyond.

The EDF National Trophy retains the knock-out structure of the old Powergen Cup.

In addition to gate receipts, prize money is also awarded on an elimination basis. Teams who exited the competition in the third round were reported to have earned £5,500, teams eliminated in the fourth round were paid £6,600 for their participation. [http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/sport/s/204/204898_macc_seek_revenge.html] .

2007/08 Season

Round 1 = Saturday 13th October 2007(Round consisting of teams from local RFU Bodies)

Round 2 = Saturday 17th November 2007(National Division Three North and South teams enter at this stage.)

Round 3 = Saturday 8th December 2007(14 National Division Two teams enter.)

Round 4 = Saturday 12th January 2008(16 Round 3 winners are joined by 16 National Division One teams.)

Round 5 = Saturday 2nd February 2008(16 round 4 winners.)

Quarter-Final = Saturday 23rd February 2008

Semi-Final = Saturday 15th March 2008

Final = Saturday 12th April 2008 (Twickenham Stadium)

Winners

EDF Energy Trophy

2008 - Northampton Saints 24-13 Exeter Chiefs

2007 - Cornish Pirates 19-16 Exeter Chiefs

2006 - NEC Harlequins 39-23 Bedford Blues

Powergen Shield

2005 - Bedford Blues 14-13 Plymouth Albion

2004 - Bristol Shoguns 53-24 Waterloo

2003 - Orrell 26-20 Exeter Chiefs

2002 - Rotherham Titans 35-26 Exeter Chiefs

ee also

* Powergen Cup
* National Division One
* National Division Two

External links

* [http://www.edfenergycup.com/9545_9762.php EDF Energy Trophy Fixtures and Results]