The Raeburn Shield, Springbok/All Black Rivalry and plenty laughs

Thala, Shaun and Kooks are joined by the Raeburn Shield… Chairperson? CEO? Defender? Let’s go with Defender of the Shield, Dave Algie. We discuss how it all came about and the amazing history behind both the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, tracking the winners in international rugby since the very first Men's test at Raeburn Place.

 

We look at some of the historical teams that have held it, why the Springboks holding the Raeburn Shield is bad news geopolitically and how the Raeburn Shield could give more meaning to tests in between World Cups.

 

We then recap Week 4 of the Six Nations results, including Ireland winning the Raeburn Shield off England. This is now the 8th game in a row the Raeburn Shield has changed hands (the first time that’s happened ever!) And we start looking forward to France’s possible coronation as Grand Slam champions.