[1][2] In November 2022, Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers announced that they would compete for a trophy named after Ed Slater.
Slater played for and captained both clubs but was forced to retire in July 2022 after a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease.
[6][2][1] Both Gloucester teams wore the limited edition Slater Cup shirt that was designed by Ed and his family.
Notes The most points scored in a Slater Cup fixture is 18, set by Handré Pollard in 2023 and Santiago Carreras 2025.
[15] The most tries scored in a Slater Cup fixture is 3, held by Max Llewellyn set in 2024.