Ranfurly Shield
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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 hold
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Ranfurly Shield Visit to Shannon 1927
The National Provincial Championship is an annual, men's round-robin rugby union competition organised by New Zealand Rugby. First played in 1976, it is the second highest level of professional rugby
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…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…
Hawke's Bay occupying the Ranfurly Shield in 1923.
Canterbury competing in the COBRA Rugby Tens in 2008.
Tasman playing against Southland in 2013.
Tasman gaining promotion in 2013.