Raeburn Shield

[Davesofthunder]

Check this out in terms of that strategy for the Utrecht Shield.

I have just been rocking up places with it and inserting myself into situations and that builds the story.

Good Scaz Rugby is a huge podcast in women's rugby so this was a huge win last week (also a personal fab pod so that was nice)

[Davesofthunder]

Well this was not destined to be a long run this time!

Honestly now that they have it I would love for France to keep ot to the 6 Nations

[sparky]

Maybe if Scott Barrett had been aware that the Raeburn Shield was on the line, he would have told DMac to kick for the corner rather than take the three with 4 minutes to go?

[sparky]

No wonder the England players were so delighted with their last-minute win to claim the Raeburn Shield off the French.

[mikedogz]

@Davesofthunder It gets a mention here:

198: The Raeburn Shield is a hypothetical trophy in rugby union, resembling a boxing World Title. It is named after Raeburn Place, the location of the first-ever international match between England and Scotland on March 27, 1871. The holder of the shield competes for it in every fixture. The All Blacks have won the shield more than any other country.

https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-500-a-milestone-measured-in-moments-and-stats?fbclid=IwY2xjawLXOtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhUEt0eTBCQllZYWJpQ1ZBAR4Z0oYYwTLB5vIt4V_kqNEGXiiyj7ofW5xjoTsK7VFK-E46eR_MfJUbtnmRxQ_aem_l85Aza0zFlgYhA3v8gQE1g

[Davesofthunder]

@mikedogz That is freaking cool Thanks for flagging, that is going on the social media tomorrow

I think it is better known amongst the rugby administrators than it appears. Have had a couple of people well connected who have said it is getting noticed and making waves but just keep at it.

I am aware how insane it is for one simple Kiwi boy to think he can just create an international rugby title

[Davesofthunder]

@mikedogz

Have made a video, thanks for the spot

[Bovidae]

@Davesofthunder

clubrugby  /  Sep 30

The Utrecht Shield and the origins of the Black Ferns name

By Adam Julian Women’s international rugby started in the Netherlands, the same country where the ‘Black Ferns’ name was born. During the recent Rugby World Cup 2025, Adam Julian …

[Davesofthunder]

@Bovidae I have had a busy RWC

Was my 3rd final but disappointingly I didn't see NZ lift the big prize this time (2015 and 2010 were much more successful!)

Good to get more articles out though

[sparky]

The Raeburn Shield will be on the line when England play the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.

[sparky]

Congratulations to England on retaining the Raeburn Shield.