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<\/a><\/p>\nEDINBURGH, SCOTLAND \u2013 MAY 14: The new Siobhan Cattigan Trophy was unveiled at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, on May 14, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker \/ SNS Group)<\/p>\n
Scottish Rugby Limited Chair, John McGuigan, said: \u201cThis stunning, bespoke trophy is testimony to Siobhan and underlines she will never be forgotten. We are very proud of her, the contribution she made as a player to the game in Scotland and beyond and the legacy she will continue to provide.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank sincerely Siobhan\u2019s family and friends for so actively championing the trophy and so embracing the concept on which we worked with Hamilton & Inches and our colleagues in the Irish Rugby Football Union.\u201d<\/p>\n
The trophy features the topography of Ben Ledi, a hill, which always symbolised returning home to the place Siobhan loved, Callander, and the stars above contain one diamond representing her birthstone.<\/p>\n
Beechwood, sourced from Callander by her parents, was used to create the base; a favourite photograph of Siobhan from a Scotland game against Italy was incorporated into the trophy, alongside one of her favourite quotes: \u201cGood people plant trees so that people who follow will benefit from the shade\u201d.<\/p>\n
Siobhan\u2019s mother, Morven Cattigan said: \u201cThat proverb was testament to her selfless nature, reflecting a life lived for others.<\/p>\n
\u201cSiobhan was a remarkable international athlete of substance and influence; a scholar who excelled academically; a teammate who elevated every environment she entered; a friend whose character, warmth and spirit left a lasting mark and a champion for women and girls in rugby, inspiring young players, transforming teams, and reshaping the future of women in sport. Her contribution was profound then, remains so now and will endure long into the future through this beautiful trophy which serves as a public celebration of Siobhan\u2019s life, impact and legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some eight gemstones, two blue agates, two amethysts and four white moonstones feature on the trophy lid. The eight gemstones represent Siobhan playing at No.8. The blue agate and moonstones represent Scotland, and amethyst represents Siobhan\u2019s favourite colour.<\/p>\n
Declan Madden, Chair of the Irish Rugby Football Union, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honoured going forward to be playing for the Siobhan Cattigan Trophy against our friends from Scotland. This trophy not only recognises the proud and competitive spirit between Ireland and Scotland but also ensures that the memory of Siobhan as a player, will continue to inspire current and future generations. On behalf of the IRFU, I would like to thank Siobhan\u2019s family and our colleagues in Scottish Rugby for their support in bringing this meaningful initiative to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morven Cattigan added: \u201cSiobhan was not just a back row forward she was a talented one who had a profoundly multi-faceted impact on her team-mates wherever and whomever she played with.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both Scottish Rugby and the IRFU are privileged that Siobhan\u2019s family will be present at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday for the presentation of the Siobhan Cattigan Trophy for the first time.<\/p>\n