The United Rugby Championship (URC) boasts 'The Array,' a distinctive trophy design crafted by renowned silversmith Thomas Lyte in collaboration with Matter. Commissioned as part of the URC's rebranding, this trophy symbolizes international club rugby excellence. Standing at 68 centimeters tall and weighing 20 kilograms, the trophy design showcases innovative aesthetic elements, including a hand-spun silver-plated body and 3D-printed, electroformed arms. The crown, made of blue aluminum, features a removable design for celebratory rituals. Notably, the trophy incorporates a unique feature allowing light to shine through and illuminate the blue lid from beneath. The design also can serve as a functional drinking vessel for the winning team.
Reflecting rugby's ethos of boldness and teamwork, 'The Array' comprises four U-shaped arms representing the nations involved in the URC, each adorned with their respective shields and the word 'Champions' in multiple languages.
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The United Rugby Championship Partners with Matter to Debut The Array
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