Thomas Lyte have crafted a modern masterpiece of strength and grace. The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy celebrates the rise of a global game and the champions leading it forward.
Thomas Lyte hold a Royal Warrant as goldsmiths and silversmiths to His Majesty King Charles III. We enjoy global recognition as world-class designers and makers of iconic sporting trophies. As proud British silversmiths, we create enduring symbols of excellence. The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy stands as an exquisite example, destined to be lifted for the first time in England in 2025.
As British goldsmiths and silversmiths, and professional trophy maker for some of the world’s most iconic sporting events, Thomas Lyte are the official designers and makers of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
World Rugby commissioned this bespoke trophy ahead of the expanded 2025 tournament. It celebrates the rise of women’s rugby and honours the next generation of sporting champions. Our master artisans in London hand-craft it as a powerful symbol of excellence, ambition and equality.
Created by our master goldsmiths and silversmiths, the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy thoughtfully reimagines the original 1991 design, combining refreshed elegance with modern flair.
They craft the classical twin-handled form from hallmarked sterling silver and plate it in 24-carat gold. A hand-chased lined texture and world-map motif encircle the body, symbolising rugby’s global reach and celebrating each competing nation in expert detail. The plinth bears a design intended to carry the names of past and future champions.
The new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy will make its debut at the 2025 tournament in England, which welcomes 16 teams for the first time. This milestone marks growing momentum in women’s sport and elevates the global profile of women’s rugby.
Katy Daley-McLean, Former English international and Rugby World Cup winner said, “With the potential on this tournament being the biggest Women’s World Cup yet, it seemed an appropriate time for a new trophy. This trophy hopefully connects the past to the present allowing all to remember the trailblazing of those that came before us.”
Thomas Lyte unite traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create bespoke silverware and professional sports trophies of world-class quality..
We developed the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy via a detailed multi-stage process. It began with initial sketches and progressed through 3D renders and digital prototypes. Our in-house workshop refined each element before our master goldsmiths and silversmiths brought it to life using raising, soldering, chasing, polishing and gold plating.
Standing at 38cm tall, the trophy notably matches the height of the Men’s Webb Ellis Cup. The result is a trophy crafted to the highest standards world-wide. It beautifully combines tradition and innovation on women’s rugby’s biggest stage for years to come.
At Thomas Lyte, we believe a trophy is a lasting symbol of achievement and aspiration.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy stands as a new icon for the sport. Our master goldsmiths and silversmiths crafted the piece with care and pride. When the inaugural champions lift the trophy, it will carry the hopes of millions, inspiring new generations worldwide and honour every player who shaped the game.
England will host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, a landmark moment in the tournament’s evolution. The competition expands to 16 teams for the first time, reflecting the rising profile of women’s sport. As the tournament thrives, it will continue to inspire future players around the world.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup’s rise has been rapid and inspiring. Since the inaugural tournament in 1991, held in Wales, the competition has grown in stature and global appeal. Each iteration of the competition showcases the increasing skill, strength and passion of women’s rugby players from around the world.
Originally featuring 12 teams, the tournament became the pinnacle of international women’s rugby. We have witnessed unforgettable moments. From New Zealand’s dominance that established the Black Ferns as a global force, to England’s fierce victories and the thrilling emergence of new challengers across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific.
This prestigious tournament, now paired with a new bespoke trophy crafted by Thomas Lyte’s expert goldsmiths and silversmiths, is a testament to the progress and global reach of women’s rugby as it carves its own powerful legacy.
In addition to designing and making the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy, Thomas Lyte take pride in designing and making the majority of the sport’s other major prizes, including the Women’s Six Nations trophy and the Investec Champions Cup. Thomas Lyte are also the entrusted restores of the Webb Ellis Cup.
Our team make the conceivable possible, while preserving traditional skills, pioneering modern methods, and promoting authentic British craft across the globe. Combining the latest technologies with centuries of knowledge, Thomas Lyte’s silver workshops in London, England house world-class facilities for an elite team of designers and makers, masters of their craft. Learn about 3D printing, electroforming and other new technologies that our team have introduced to our sustainable handcrafting process.
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Materials. Sterling Silver + 24 Carat Gold Plate
Workshop Processes. Cleaning, Filing, Sanding, Soldering, Chasing, Polishing, Plating and Engraving
Thomas Lyte are proud to be the designers and makers of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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