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Ranfurly Shield 1910–1919
The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. The holding union must defend the Shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield. Holders Three unions held the Ranfurly Shield between 1910 and 1919. Due to the outbreak of World War I, however, no matches were played between 1915 and 1918. Fixtures 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1919 Notes References * * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ranfurly Shield 1910-19 Ranfurly Shield, 1910-19 1910 in New Zealand rugby union 1911 in New Zealand rugby union 1912 in New Zealand rugby union 1913 in New Zealand rugby union 1914 in New Zealand rugby union 1919 in New Zealand rugby union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is a trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Shield is based on a challenge system. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, which are usually played at the shield holder's home venue, and if the challenger is successful in their challenge they will become the new holder of the Shield. There is a tradition for the first challenges of a new rugby season to be played against smaller associations from the Heartland Championship. Although the professional era of rugby has seen other competitions, such as the NPC and Super Rugby, detracting from the pre-eminence of the Ranfurly Shield, many regard it as the greatest prize in New Zealand domestic rugby. This is mainly due to its long history, the fact that every challenge is a sudden-death defence of the Shield, and that any team has a chance to win. won the Shield from on 6 October 2024. History In 190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
