Engrave Your Club’s Name on the Raeburn & Utrecht Shields – Help Build Rugby’s Legacy

Rugby’s magic lies in its shared pursuit of greatness – a unifying journey that connects clubs, players, and fans across generations. The Raeburn Shield and Utrecht Shield embody this spirit, tracing their lineal championships back to the very first international matches in rugby history. Now, your club has the opportunity to not only become part of this legacy but to help create it.

By engraving your club’s name on the back of both the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, you directly contribute to building and finishing these historic trophies. Your support funds the final stages of their creation, from completing the intricate metalwork to adding the crowning silverwork that will define these Shields as enduring symbols of rugby’s tradition.

The Raeburn Shield celebrates men’s rugby, beginning with the inaugural international in 1871 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, where Scotland triumphed over England. The Utrecht Shield honours women’s rugby, tracing its roots to 1982, when France defeated the Netherlands in the first women’s international in Utrecht. Together, these Shields unite rugby’s past with its future, celebrating the sport’s rich heritage and its continued evolution.

Crafted from English Oak for the Raeburn Shield and French Oak for the Utrecht Shield, each trophy is being shaped by skilled artisans at Oak and Black in Edinburgh. Your club’s contribution ensures these Shields will not only be completed but will continue to inspire players and fans for generations.

What’s In It for Your Club?

By engraving your club’s name, you:

• Help Build History: Your contribution directly supports the completion of both Shields, ensuring their legacy is realised.

• Join Rugby’s Story: See your club’s name permanently engraved on the Shields, cementing your place in the heritage of the sport.

• Support Tradition Across Generations: Play a vital role in creating two trophies that unite rugby’s past, present, and future.

How It Works:

1. Add your club’s name during checkout.

2. Your club’s name will be engraved on the back of both Shields as part of their final design.

This is more than an engraving – it’s a commitment to rugby’s legacy. Add your club’s name to the Raeburn & Utrecht Shields today and contribute to creating two of the sport’s most meaningful and enduring symbols. Together, we can build a legacy that inspires generations.