Women's Rugby World Cup Player of the Match Trophies (2021)
Mastercard Player of the Match ceramic trophies for the Women's Rugby World Cup NZ 2021 — contemporary Māori-inspired design with embedded audio playing the match-winning moment.
Collaborators:
Client: Women's Rugby World Cup 2021
Agency: Octagon
Design: Nichola, Cicala Design
Fabrication: Made By Doing Ltd
Technology: Futurelabs Pty
Creative Production Partner: Human Dynamo Workshop
Production oversight of contemporary, ceramic trophies
These trophies were made possible through the expertise of Human Dynamo founder Rob Uivel, whose deep specialisation in ceramic manufacture enabled the production of these refined, tactile forms at a championship level.
The trophy design draws inspiration from Māori ceremonial traditions, combining cultural reference with contemporary design. Each piece also incorporates an audio element, playing a clip from the match itself, transforming the trophy into both a physical and experiential record of the moment!
This project brought together multiple collaborators across design, fabrication, and production, resulting in a trophy that feels meaningful, innovative, and worthy of the achievement it represents.
