Who holds the Ranfurly Shield 2021?
Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay have held off Tasman 34-22 to retain the Ranfurly Shield in an entertaining contest in Napier on Saturday. The Magpies set the tone with a three-try blitz in the first quarter of the match to leave the Mako chasing the contest throughout.
Who holds the Ranfurly Shield?
The Shield is currently held by Hawke’s Bay, who claimed it from Otago on 4 October 2020….
| Ranfurly Shield | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | New Zealand Rugby Union |
| Type | Provincial challenge trophy |
| First contested | 1904 |
| Current holder | Hawke’s Bay |
Why is it called Ranfurly Shield?
Ranfurly Shield History and Stats The Earl of Ranfurly, who donated the Shield, was the Patron of the then-New Zealand Rugby Football Union and Governor of New Zealand. The original prize was to be a cup but on its unveiling was discovered to be a shield, with a centrepiece showing an association football match.
When did hawkes Bay have the Ranfurly Shield?
The Shield is currently held by Hawke’s Bay, who won it from Otago in a 28–9 victory on 4 October 2020. This was the second time in 2020 that a team lost the Shield a week after winning it….Holders.
| Team | Won | Successful Defences |
|---|---|---|
| Otago | 27 September 2020 | 0 |
| Hawke’s Bay* | 4 October 2020 | 9 |
Who won the Ranfurly Shield today?
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 Scotland win the Ranfurly Shield?
1920
Southland were the first South Island province to win the coveted Ranfurly Shield in 1920 when they beat Wellington. Their first shield reign was brief, losing the Shield back to Wellington in 1921 after two defences.
How many times has Waikato won the Ranfurly Shield?
Waikato first won the Ranfurly shield in 1951, when they held it for 6 successful defences. They have a proud shield history, having defended it 57 times, the third most defences by any union.
When did Southland hold the Ranfurly Shield?
2009
The Ranfurly Shield went through 10 challenges in the 2009 season, changing hands twice, and was held by Southland at the conclusion of the season.
How many times has Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield?
They’ve never won the Shield, and no Heartland side has held it since South Canterbury in 1974. The Old Golds’ previous four Shield challenges against Canterbury were all one-sided drubbings but one, a 14-0 loss in 1971. Cullen Grace is one of eight Crusaders in Canterbury’s starting side to play North Otago on Friday.
Who won the first Ranfurly Shield?
Taranaki
Taranaki captain and No. 8 Peter Burke celebrates taking the Ranfurly Shield off Otago in 1957. Otago had been favourites to retain the shield and many were surprised by Taranaki’s 11-9 victory.
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