@utrechtshield: What if I told you there’s another world title out there? One that started not in 1991 but in 1982 One that follows a beautifully simple rule winner stays on From the very first women’s international France vs Netherlands in Utrecht a title could have been quietly passing hands every time the holder lost That title is the Utrecht Shield So when did your country first win it 👇 --- 🤔 “Why have I never heard of it?” Because it’s not official yet The Utrecht Shield is a fan-made community-driven title It doesn’t belong to World Rugby. It belongs to the game. To the history. To the fans. To the players And it was created by Dave Algie a rugby fan whose mission is to shine a light on the full story of women’s rugby not just the big tournaments but every test match every player every link in the chain Dave’s not trying to replace the Rugby World Cup. He loves it He just believes the Utrecht Shield can enhance the sport deepen the rivalries connect past to present and give players and fans something extra to celebrate --- 🛡 What is the Utrecht Shield? It’s a lineal world title in women’s rugby. It moves from team to team whoever beats the current holder becomes the new champion. Like a boxing belt or playground “winner stays on” it’s about taking your moment and defending it every time you play It started with that first ever match in 1982 And it’s been moving ever since Every test is a title defence Every upset becomes part of the story And that story? It's only just getting started #rugbyunion #RWC2025 #WomensRugby #englandrugby
