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.

Churchill Cup Final, 2007

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

Semi-finals

2005-06-19
16:30
United States 30 – 34 Argentina XV
Edmonton, Canada
2005-06-19
16:30
England A 29 – 5 Canada
Edmonton, Canada

Final

2005-06-26
16:30
England A 45 – 16 Argentina XV
Edmonton, Canada

Consolation final

2005-06-26
16:30
Canada 19 – 20 United States
Edmonton, Canada

See also

References

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