Raeburn Shield
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@Davesofthunder have a chat to @Steven-Harris he has plenty of contacts in Unions all over NZ.
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Thanks all
I tend to think it will take building a groundswell of fan support to really have World Rugby take notice.
But to get that is going to require a blend of social media Influencers, regular fans, journalists and a few officials onside.
Ultimately I suspect it will remain a game of patience.
I have thought about setting up a patreon or similar and stepping up content by trying to make something out of it so I am just fulltime focused on the shields
Pipedream probably but either that or a sponsorship deal where funds pay for Shields to be made but also my time to actually officially be fulltime the spokesman
For the moment I just do it all and explain to my wife that it is isn't that much spent on software and hosting 😀
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@sidbarret said in Raeburn Shield:
So I live about 10k from Sarugby headquarters. It can't be that expensive - if SA wins this weekend, let's do a crowdfund and I deliver it to SArugby and we make this a real thing
I've been surprised that a national union hasn't created a trophy yet. A fan lead effort might be the best chance.
Saffa fans can be a bit intense.. that would be a positive for something like this
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@davesofthunder said in Raeburn Shield:
I am actually thinking about just finding a woodworking class (or a youtube woodworker who wants an interesting project) and just getting it done.
I have spent so much time on the shield that the idea I actually create the physical shields appeal a lot!
Oh fuck, only now read this - let's get it done
If SA wins this weekend I'll do the admin and we get this done
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Thanks guys 😀
Been a good few weeks actually having matches so being able to produce content which is relevant.
Added over 1000 twitter followers in the last month which is a start
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Oh and truthfully you don't even need a Real Shield I had a foamex Utrecht Shield printed for last weekend when I went to the women's match and it worked a treat with the players holding it happily
Until it is officially recognised by World Rugby there isn't much point giving a real one to a union as they cannot be seen to support unofficial tournaments etc.
But the foamex Shield cost me just over £30 and I can give the print file to anyone so there can be lots of fans with them and they can really make an impact getting pictures etc
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The Raeburn and Utrecht Shields: The newest, oldest trophies in rugby?
It's the one thing clubs strive for. Silverware. Something teams grow to idealise. Step in the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields.
saw this posted on another forum
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Thank you
That was a very cool weekend! Some amazing women who just went ahead and organised an international.
Cool thing is, it was only Utrecht because the men wouldn't let them have the national field in Amsterdam. Now Utrecht has a Shield named after it 😁
And as of today...
The All Blacks hold the Raeburn Shield
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@Davesofthunder Utrecht is a fantastic place to live in, too! Smaller than Amsterdam, but also has the canals and a stream going through it. The old architecture, art, music and lots of things to do. An international vibe, a university town with lots of young people and still the feel of a smaller city. I liked it much more than Amsterdam. But that was a few decades ago, so not sure how it is now.
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@Davesofthunder I assume the Raeburn Shield is on the line again in next weekend's test?
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@Stargazer said in Raeburn Shield:
@Davesofthunder I assume the Raeburn Shield is on the line again in next weekend's test?
Totally, and the one after
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@Davesofthunder top work Dave
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It was a bit of a flying visit for me but it seemed a lovely spot and very nice hanging out at Utrecht Rugby Club.
Our hotel had a beautiful lake and water everywhere so it felt a real oasis.
Yep, Raeburn shield back on the line for the rest of the series so whatever happens there is a prize for the taking in game 3 😁
) and het others to too.
