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Ranfurly Shield 2010–2019
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, it 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. won the Shield from in a 35–25 victory on 5 October 2019. Holders Fixtures 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Top points scorers The following are the top 10 points scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2010 and 2019. Points scorers Try scorers The following are the top ten try scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2010 and . See also *Rugb ... [...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] |
