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Ranfurly Shield 2020–2029
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 defends the Shield in challenge matches - which are their home games - and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield. The Shield is currently held by , who won it from in a 42–29 victory on 6 October 2024. Tasman had held the Shield since 7 September 2024 when the Mako took the Shield off Hawke's Bay and successfully defended it twice. It was Tasman's first Ranfurly Shield tenure. won the Shield once (in 1973) and defended it successfully six times, but the Tasman Rugby Union, which is the result of the merger of Marlborough and , had never held the Shield before. Holders ''Last updated: after Taranaki successfully defend ... [...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] |
