England Saxons Italy A Russia Tonga United States The 2011 Churchill Cup, the ninth and final edition of an annual international rugby union tournament, took place in Northampton, Esher, Gloucester and Worcester.
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.
At the same time, Italy A picked a very experienced side, with many of the regulars for the main national team.
The pool rounds were played at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, Molesey Road in Esher, and Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.
[1] Touch judges: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts Andrew Watson Television match official: David Matthews Touch judges: Luke Pearce Stuart Terheege Television match official: Geoff Warren [1] Touch judges: Andrew Small Ian Tempest Television match official: David Matthews Touch judges: David Rose Roy Maybank Television match official: Geoff Warren