Be part of the creation of the Raeburn Shield – men’s rugby’s lineal world title, born from that first test match at Raeburn Place in 1871. For over 150 years it has existed in the results and records, but now it’s time to make it real.
Your pre-order helps us order the wood and begin the process of hand-crafting the very first Raeburn Shield. Once the slab is cut, you’ll receive a hand-prepared wooden token taken from the same historic piece – carrying the story of rugby’s original lineal championship.
Each piece is personally cut, sanded and finished by Dave Algie, founder of the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and signature to mark your role in making this vision a reality.
🌍 About the Raeburn Shield:
Inspired by the first men’s test in Edinburgh, 1871
Represents rugby’s lineal world title – passed from team to team in a “winner-stays-on” tradition
A fan-led movement connecting every champion in rugby history
What’s included:
A unique wooden token from the first Raeburn Shield slab (pre-order edition)
Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dave Algie
Story card celebrating the Raeburn Shield’s legacy and lineal champions
Perfect for:
Rugby fans, players and collectors
Supporters of the game’s heritage and history
Anyone who wants to say: “I helped make the Raeburn Shield real.”
🪵 No two pieces are alike. Each token will be individually shaped and finished, echoing the handcrafted nature of the Shield itself.
📦 This is a pre-order – delivery will follow once the Shield is built. Secure your place in history today. When will that be exactly? I don’t know. I expect to need about £1000 for the slab, deliveries and processes to create the shield so if we can get over 20 of these sold we should get close!
What I would say is whther it is 2025 or 2026 if you watch my content then you know I will never stop!
Be part of the creation of the Raeburn Shield – men’s rugby’s lineal world title, born from that first test match at Raeburn Place in 1871. For over 150 years it has existed in the results and records, but now it’s time to make it real.
Your pre-order helps us order the wood and begin the process of hand-crafting the very first Raeburn Shield. Once the slab is cut, you’ll receive a hand-prepared wooden token taken from the same historic piece – carrying the story of rugby’s original lineal championship.
Each piece is personally cut, sanded and finished by Dave Algie, founder of the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and signature to mark your role in making this vision a reality.
🌍 About the Raeburn Shield:
Inspired by the first men’s test in Edinburgh, 1871
Represents rugby’s lineal world title – passed from team to team in a “winner-stays-on” tradition
A fan-led movement connecting every champion in rugby history
What’s included:
A unique wooden token from the first Raeburn Shield slab (pre-order edition)
Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dave Algie
Story card celebrating the Raeburn Shield’s legacy and lineal champions
Perfect for:
Rugby fans, players and collectors
Supporters of the game’s heritage and history
Anyone who wants to say: “I helped make the Raeburn Shield real.”
🪵 No two pieces are alike. Each token will be individually shaped and finished, echoing the handcrafted nature of the Shield itself.
📦 This is a pre-order – delivery will follow once the Shield is built. Secure your place in history today. When will that be exactly? I don’t know. I expect to need about £1000 for the slab, deliveries and processes to create the shield so if we can get over 20 of these sold we should get close!
What I would say is whther it is 2025 or 2026 if you watch my content then you know I will never stop!
