From:World Rugby Museum
Name/TitleTrophy
About this objectThe Siam Cup, a trophy with a history. Played for by the Channel Island rugby clubs Jersey and Guernsey. It was commissioned by five Channel Islanders working in Siam (Thailand) in early 1900.As ex-Elizabeth College boys they wished to reignite the rugby competition in the Channel Island which had ceased at the turn of the century. It is believed that, as they were in favour of King Rama VI of Siam, he gave permission for Siamese coins to be melted down and ordered the Royal Silversmith to fabricate the Cup in true Siamese style. It was stipulated by the men that it was to be used for competition any form of amateur sport except association football. It was first awarded in 1929/30 when East Surreys played West Kent. The first inter-island match was 1935. During WWII the Germans seized all items of silver, but the Siam Cup was hidden. Post war, it was awarded in 1947 and had since been awarded to the winning club from the islands.
Date MadeCirca 1910-1920
Credit LineOn loan from Jersey RFC and Guernsey RUFC
Object TypeTrophy
Object numberL176
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
