• Source: 2011 Churchill Cup

      • The 2011 Churchill Cup, the ninth and final edition of an annual international rugby union tournament, took place in Northampton, Esher, Gloucester and Worcester. This was just the second time in the tournament's history in which England played host.


      Competitors


      The three regular participants in the event — the senior national sides of the United States and Canada, and England's "A" (second-level) national side, the England Saxons, were joined by second year participants Russia and two first-time competitors: Italy A and Tonga. England Saxons fielded a very young, promising team. At the same time, Italy A picked a very experienced side, with many of the regulars for the main national team.


      Format


      The teams played in a round-robin format between two pools to decide the elimination matches. All six teams participate on the finals day: the two pool winners will compete in the Cup Final, the two runners-up will play in a Plate Final, and the two bottom-placed teams will meet in the Bowl Final.


      Venues


      The pool rounds were played at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, Molesey Road in Esher, and Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester. The finals were played at Sixways Stadium in Worcester.


      Fixtures and results




      = Pool stage

      =


      Pool A



      Touch judges:
      Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts
      Andrew Watson
      Television match official:
      David Matthews

      This was the highest margin of win of any England national team over the United States.

      Touch judges:
      Luke Pearce
      Stuart Terheege
      Television match official:
      Geoff Warren


      Pool B



      Touch judges:
      Andrew Small
      Ian Tempest
      Television match official:
      David Matthews

      Touch judges:
      David Rose
      Roy Maybank
      Television match official:
      Geoff Warren


      = Finals

      =


      Bowl final




      Plate final




      Cup final




      See also


      Churchill Cup


      References

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