The new trophy for the Women’s Rugby World Cup is made of sterling silver and plated with 24-carat gold.<\/p>\n
It is said to represent modernity, achievement and passion at 38cm tall and weighing 4.5kg.<\/p>\n
The oval shape represents a rugby ball, while the handles are retained from the original trophy.<\/p>\n
Previous World Cup winners are engraved on its base and there is an etch of the world map on the trophy to symbolise the sport’s reach across the globe.<\/p>\n
There will be 16 teams participating in 2025, including debutants Brazil.<\/p>\n
The trophy design was chosen by nine former world champions<\/a>, including England’s 2014 World Cup winning captain Katy Daley-Mclean.<\/p>\n This is the third different trophy since the tournament began in 1991.<\/p>\n The first trophy was won by the United States in 1991 and England in 1994, but went missing after the tournament.<\/p>\n A second trophy was made for the 1998 World Cup.<\/p>\n This trophy was presented at seven tournaments, including the last World Cup hosted and won by New Zealand in 2022.<\/p>\n