The unprecedented reason why the Six Nations trophy will have to be replaced: fire, damage and a new Cup

The trophy of Six Nations was separated from protocol acts after suffering damage due to a fire during transport. For this reason, the organization confirmed that an exact replica will be madebut it will be ready for the next edition of the contesthence For this year, an identical display trophy will be used for the rest of the tournament.

Within the framework of the third date, the vehicle in charge of transporting the championship trophy was involved in an incident en route to Ireland. Fortunately, there were no injuries. However, the Cup was damaged by a fire and, after being inspected by the official manufacturer, it was determined that it could not be returned to its original condition. “In line with these presentation standards, respect for the importance of winning the Six Nations, one of the most prestigious sporting titles, and to preserve the integrity of the trophy and its legacy, it will be removed from ceremonial use“, the official tournament announced in a statement.

As with most major international sporting tournaments, there is an identical display trophy that will be used for the remainder of the Championship, meaning the prestige and recognition of winning the Six Nations will not be affected. “A new trophy will be commissioned with the same design as the original, and materials from the original will be incorporated into the new trophy, ensuring that its history is respectfully transferred to the new creation. The creation of the new trophy will require approximately 365 hours of craftsmanship, meaning it will be presented before the 2027 Championships.”the Six Nations statement continued.