Fire destroys Six Nations trophy
SPOTLIGHT: The Six Nations trophy is set to get a facelift for the 2027 season.
The original Six Nations trophy is to be retired from ceremonial duties, with its legacy transferred to an identical new creation for the 2027 Championship, a statement read on the tournament’s website.
Whilst in transit during Round Three of the tournament, an incident occurred involving the vehicle carrying the Championship trophy.
Thankfully, no passengers were injured. The trophy sustained fire damage, and following an assessment by the official trophy manufacturer, unfortunately, it cannot be restored to its full presentation standard.
In keeping with these presentation standards, respect for the significance of winning the Six Nations – one of sport’s most prestigious titles – and to preserve the integrity of the trophy and its heritage, it will be retired from ceremonial use.
The trophy was created in 2015 to reflect the tournament’s evolution to six teams, standing 75 centimetres tall and made from precious silver.
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Whilst this accident is hugely unfortunate, the situation adds another chapter to the history of a trophy that represents one of global sport’s most celebrated tournaments, with its roots reaching back to 1883.
As is the case with most major international sports tournaments, there is an identical exhibition trophy which will be used for the remainder of the Championship, meaning the prestige and recognition of winning the Six Nations is unaffected.
A new trophy will be commissioned in the same design as the original, with materials from the original being incorporated into the new trophy, ensuring its history is respectfully transferred to the new creation.
The new trophy will take approximately 365 hours of skilled craftsmanship to create, meaning it will be unveiled ahead of the 2027 Championship.
