“An extremely regrettable accident”: Six Nations Tournament trophy destroyed in fire

What will we be able to give to the French XV in the event of success on Saturday against Scotland. While the Blues are able to secure their final victory in the Six Nations Tournament in the event of an enhanced victory, the tournament trophy has been destroyed. A new one, which will be identical, will be ordered but must still be made and will not be delivered until 2027. 365 hours of work are planned.

In a press release, the organization specified that the trophy was in a vehicle involved in an accident during the 3rd day on the weekend of February 21 and 22. “Fortunately, no passengers were injured, but the trophy suffered fire damage and, following assessment by the official manufacturer, unfortunately cannot be restored to its original appearance,” the statement said.

Displayed in one of the stadiums during each day of the Six Nations Tournament, the cup will be replaced by an “identical exhibition trophy” for the rest of the competition. It has been used since 2015 and the increase to six teams. “Although this accident is extremely regrettable, this situation adds a new chapter to the history of a trophy which represents one of the most famous sporting tournaments in the world, whose origins date back to 1883,” said the organization.