How many times has Taranaki won the Ranfurly Shield?
Holders
| Team | Won | Successful Defences |
|---|---|---|
| Taranaki | 24 August 2011 | 7 |
| Waikato | 3 October 2012 | 4 |
| Otago | 23 August 2013 | 0 |
| Hawke’s Bay | 1 September 2013 | 0 |
Who has got the Ranfurly Shield?
Hawke’s Bay
The Shield is currently held by Hawke’s Bay, who claimed it from Otago on 4 October 2020. Otago themselves had claimed it from Taranaki the previous week.
When did the Ranfurly Shield start?
1902
Ranfurly Shield History and Stats In 1902 Auckland became the first holders of the Shield because in that year it had the best record of any Provincial Union (the blue and whites were unbeaten that year).
Who has the Ranfurly Shield 2021?
Hawke’s Bay’s first successful defence of the Shield was against Northland on 16 October 2020. Thereafter, Hawke’s Bay successfully defended the Shield 8 more times to retain it for the remainder of the 2020 season and the entire 2021 season.
Who won the Ranfurly Shield 2020?
Hawke’s Bay Magpies
The Hawke’s Bay Magpies won their eighth straight Ranfurly Shield defence at McLean Park on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Tasman Mako 34-22. It was only the Magpies’ third win ever over Tasman and their first since 2009.
When did Auckland last have the Ranfurly Shield?
Northland and the Ranfurly Shield Northland (as North Auckland) has won the Ranfurly Shield on four occasions: 1950, when they defeated South Canterbury; 1960 and 1971, when they defeated Auckland; and 1978, when they defeated Manawatu.
When did Taranaki last win the Ranfurly Shield?
After trailing 31-7, Taranaki stormed back to win 55-43 and lift the Shield for the first time since 2012. There was more movement in 2018 with Taranaki and Waikato enjoying stints throughout the season before Otago finished as eventual holders.
When did Waikato lose the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury?
Waikato saw off six tough defences, including a draw with Taranaki before losing the Shield to Canterbury in late 2016. Canterbury’s reign also lasted six defences before being stunned by Taranaki in one of the all-time great Ranfurly Shield clashes.
Why is the Ranfurly Shield important to New Zealand rugby?
The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o’ Wood, is a major trophy in NZ’s domestic competition. In 1901, the Governor of NZ (and Patron of the NZRFU), the Earl of Ranfuly, announced that he would present a trophy to the NZRFU to be used as a prize in a competition of their choosing.
Who is the current holder of the Ranfurly Shield?
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. The Shield is currently held by Hawke’s Bay, who claimed it from Otago on 4 October 2020.