The Ranfurly Shield goes on the line for the first time in 2020, with Canterbury to host 2019 Meads Cup champions, North Otago at Rugby Park in Christchurch on Friday afternoon (NZT). Bay of Plenty Vs Auckland at Rotorua International Stadium 2nd Oct 2020. Most consecutive matches 61, Auckland 1985–1993 Fewest consecutive matches 1 match, 9 times Shortest tenure 6 days, Hawke's Bay 2013 Longest tenure 8 years, 10 months, 23 days, Southland 1938-47 . Auckland has won 13 of their 21 Ranfurly Shield clashes and Canterbury … The greatest of all Ranfurly Shield Reigns was undoubtedly this one by Auckland. North Harbour's first ten challenges for the Ranfurly Shield were unsuccessful, notably in 1996 when they challenged for it three times in 6 weeks against Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland. It set the tone in the opening minutes and Canterbury never looked back, as they ran in 11 tries to one to secure their 141st Ranfurly Shield defence. Canterbury team with the Ranfurly Shield, 1972. I would be glad to have news of Tala and family. Gameplay action of half back Bruce Deans diving after the ball being watched by Skipper Don Hayes during the Canterbury versus North Auckland Rugby Ranfurly Shield match at Lancaster Park. The crowd (52,000) remains the largest in Ranfurly Shield history. In 1954 Waikato had 11 wins and one draw from 14 matches and were tabbed the champions. T… Team Info. The early crusaders having a great time winning, Canterbury rugby team members with Ranfurly Shield. In Wyllie's words, "I half turned and brushed the joker out of the way. Another classic see-saw shield game saw Taranaki lift the log of wood with a 42-39 victory. Canterbury rugby team bringing the Ranfurly Shield home. Canterbury’s first successful challenge was in 1927, when it beat Manawhenua 17–6 in Palmerston North. Only Auckland (148) has more. Wellington. TL:DW. Auckland hold the record for the greatest number of consecutive Shield defences, with 61 matches between 14 September 1985 and 18 September 1993. The euphoria of victory over Auckland was short lived. This was a house ... Brothers Desmond and Noel Turner in fancy dress. Much has been written about the 1927 Wairarapa Ranfurly Shield side that ended Hawke’s Bay’s 24-match tenure, and then lost and won the Log o’ Wood in the Battle of Solway. Follow the match. Auckland jumped out to a 24-0 lead at halftime before the home side came storming back to get within a whisker of saving the shield. Canterbury 24 - Auckland 0 ... What team finally stopped the Auckland Juggernaut and won the shield from them? But if there is one team in the country that knows how to hold onto the Shield it is Canterbury. The Ranfurly Shield was … Canterbury player Chris England, ... as well as recognising those teams who have held it. Click: PDF to see a list of all Shield challenge games from 1974 to 2019 The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is a major trophy in NZ's domestic competition.. The red and blacks won 26-16 to take the shield back to Christchurch. In 1985, Canterbury against Auckland on Lancaster Park drew 52,000 spectators for their widely-accepted provincial 'Match of the Century'. Not many players in New Zealand rugby get to play in one, so our guys need to enjoy it." Team Info. Your comment has been saved and queued for moderation. Bay of Plenty wins Ranfurly Shield, 2004. Six Nations Team of the Week - Round One 19:29 Feb 7 5075 The Six Nations returned just over three months after the conclusion of the 2020 edition of the tournament. Canterbury's 14 titles, 15 Ranfurly Shields wins with 139 defences, is closing on Auckland's 17 titles, 16 Ranfurly Shields wins with 148 defences. Follow the match With that in mind, we have a look back into the history of the iconic shield and why it is so important to the New Zealand Rugby public and players. Christchurch Star Archive, Uploaded by: After trailing 31-7, Taranaki stormed back to win 55-43 and lift the Shield for the first time since 2012. 1. Fergie McCormick leaving the pitch at Lancaster Park following a field goal in the last moments of a rugby match (Canterbury v Wellington) to save the Ranfurly Shield for Canterbury. This was Southland’s first ever victory over Auckland in a Ranfurly Shield match, and their first win over the northerners for 39 years. Canterbury v Otago Ranfurly Shield rugby match. Forrest said the big difference in playing a match against a Mitre 10 Cup union was the speed of the game. 19:29 Feb 7 5078. When the trophy, a shield, arrived, the NZRFU decided that it would be awarded to the union with the best record in the 1902 season, and thenceforth be the subject of a challenge system. Due to Level 2 restrictions, the game will be played behind closed doors, but … Source: 1985. ... Canterbury v Taranaki, Ranfurly Shield. After trailing 31-7, Taranaki stormed back to win 55-43 and lift the Shield for the first time since 2012. Gameplay action of Jack Hobbs passing the ball to half back Bruce Deans during the Canterbury versus Auckland Rugby Ranfurly Shield match at Lancaster Park. Here is a snippet of the Auckland team from 1985 to 1989 games. Captain of the Canterbury rugby team, Don Hayes, on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle on the pitch at Lancaster Park. Canterbury is the only team to have consistently challenged Auckland’s status as provincial top dog. But if there is one team in the country that knows how to hold onto the Shield it is Canterbury. Canterbury’s reign also lasted six defences before being stunned by Taranaki in one of the all-time great Ranfurly Shield clashes. Please enter your details and we'll contact you for more information. 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. Notable periods include from 1905 to 1913, when they defeated 23 successive challenges, 1960 and 1963, when 25 challenges were defeated, 1985 to 1993, when a record 61 were defeated. Presented to the New Zealand Rugby Football Union in 1902 by His Excellency the Earl of Ranfurly, the shield was awarded to Auckland, that union having the best record of the year. Auckland has won 13 of their 21 shield clashes (with one draw), and has ended Canterbury’s hold on the shield five times, in 1971, 1985, 1995, 2003 and 2007. First played for in 1904, the Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. Exterior view of the crowded window displays at John Hallet ... 1st: C. H. Jones, N.Z. 1985 Ranfurly Shield - Auckland 28 Canterbury 23 Remarkably, this instant classic is now 35 years old, but still sits as one of the finest examples of rugby parochialism - a true 'game of two halves'. Gameplay action of half back Bruce Deans diving after the ball being watched by Skipper Don Hayes during the Canterbury versus North Auckland Rugby Ranfurly Shield match at Lancaster Park. Thank you. But how much do you remember about this era from? Auckland v King Country. Can you name the starting lineups for this iconic game, when Auckland won the Ranfurly Shield with a 28-23 win, starting a record shield tenure 1985 Ranfurly Shield Rugby - Canterbury vs Auckland Quizzes
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