Wales won a Grand Slam last year, but what do you get for beating every team in the competition?
What Trophies Do You Get For Winning A Grand Slam?
Wales secured their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam and Warren Gatland’s third whilst in charge of Wales in 2019. But what trophies do you win for achieving the feat?
The short and simple answer to this question is none. There is not an official Grand Slam trophy, instead it is more of an achievement to say you won a Grand Slam or were part of a Grand Slam winning team.
To those of you who are not sure what we mean by Grand Slam check out our post on this subject.
Related: What Is A Grand Slam?
Instead of a trophy, the Slam is an informal honour that recognises teams that have gone throughout the tournament, without losing a match. Wales are the current holders after beating England, Ireland and Scotland in 2019.
Six Nations Championship Trophy
However, there are several trophies to be won in the Six Nations, chief among which is the Six Nations Championship Trophy.
2014: Ireland pictured with the Six Nations trophy in 2014 (Getty Images)
Triple Crown Trophy
The Triple crown trophy is awarded to the country that beats all the other home nations. Wales are the current holders Much like the Grand Slam, this had been an informal honour, however from 2006 onwards, an official trophy was awarded for the achievement.
Triple Crown: The last winners of the trophy were England in 2016 (Getty Images)
Other Rivalry Trophies
There are also several trophies which are awarded for victories in specific matches during the Six Nations. The most famous is the Calcutta Cup.
Calcutta Cup
Contested between England and Scotland each year. Named after the Calcutta Rugby Football Club, it was formed after the club was disbanded and the members melted down rupees to make the cup. Scotland won the trophy in 2018 after beating England at Murrayfield.
Rivalry: England and scotland compete for the Calcutta Cup (Getty Images)
Millennium Trophy
The Millennium trophy is contested between England and Ireland and will be up for grabs in the opening week of the tournament as England face the Irish in Dublin.
Centenary Quaich Trophy
Perhaps a little unheard of, this trophy is competed for by Ireland and Scotland.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy
France and Italy compete for this – let’s call it ‘unconventional looking’ – trophy. Named after Italian national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, it commemorates the life of one of the fathers of a unified Italy. He also served in the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War.
Auld Alliance Trophy
The newest of all the trophies, Scotland and France competed for it for the first time in 2018.
2018: The Auld Alliance trophy was new for the 2018 tournament (Getty Images)
Doddie Weir Cup
Wales and Scotland compete for the cup first introduced in Autumn of 2018.
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