Utrecht Shield

The Utrecht Shield is a women's rugby union trophy. The trophy is awarded to the current lineal champion and can only be won from the current holder - It is a Title Holders Shield similar to a Boxing World Title or the Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand.

The trophy is named after Utrecht the site of the first ever international between the Netherlands and France, on 13 June 1982. This exciting title tracks the very roots of the international game, there is no tournament it can only be won from the current holder!

The Trophy - Shield

Brought to life by our very own David Algie - A true "project of passion"

The men's rugby union has its own version; the Raeburn Shield.

The proposed advantages are:


 * As it would be decided on a single game, there would be increased chances of producing a Title Holder from a non Top Tier nation, giving more chance for an underdog to win a title.
 * Title games would become more interesting, as the title holder would have something to play for, and the underdog would have extra motivation to lift their game.
 * These Title games would occur much more frequently than the World Cup.