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"Raeburn Shield: One Fan's Quest To Reinvent Rugby" is an episode of For The Love Of Rugby. Runtime 1 hr 2 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole sit down with David Algie, the creator of the Raeburn Shield, to explore the story behind one of rugby's most unique and fascinating concepts.
How did the idea come about? What inspired David to create it? And what does it take to bring a new tradition to international rugby?
From the origins of the Raeburn Shield to its growing place in the rugby world, David joins Ben and Dan to discuss the thinking, passion and ambition behind the project.
🛡️ Check out the Raeburn Shield website: https://www.raeburnandutrechtshields.com/
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