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.

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.