In 2004/5 the twelve teams who failed to progress from the qualifying round of the European Challenge Cup were joined in the draw for the European Shield by Bucuresti (Romania), UCM Madrid (Spain), Bera Bera (Spain) and Lisboa Rugby Club (Portugal).

Previous Winners of the European Shield

See also

• Heineken Cup
• European Challenge Cup
• Zurich Premiership
• Ligue Nationale de Rugby
• Celtic League
• Super 10 (Italian premiership)

External links

• Official site (in English)
• Official site (in French)
• Unofficial European club rankings