Who has the Ranfurly Shield 2021?
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 has Ranfurly Shield?
Hawke’s Bay
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 |
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 Bay of Plenty last hold the Ranfurly Shield?
Bay of Plenty wins Ranfurly Shield, 2004 | NZHistory, New Zealand history online.
Why is the Ranfurly Shield called the 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 Wellington last win the Ranfurly Shield?
2009
Wellington started off their 2009 Ranfurly Shield campaign with easy wins over Heartland teams Wairarapa Bush (90–19) and Wanganui (61–6)….Ranfurly Shield in 2009.
| Ranfurly Shield | |
|---|---|
| Holders | Southland Canterbury Wellington |
| Last Defence | Canterbury 3–9 Southland |
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.
When did Southland last win the Ranfurly Shield?
In their fifth and final challenge of the season, Canterbury lost the Ranfurly Shield to Southland on 22 October 9 points to 3….Ranfurly Shield in 2009.
| Ranfurly Shield | |
|---|---|
| Holders | Southland Canterbury Wellington |
| Last Defence | Canterbury 3–9 Southland |
Who is the Ranfurly Shield named after?
The Earl of Ranfurly
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.
What years did Southland hold the Ranfurly Shield?
With Ranfurly Shield rugby not played from 1939 to 1945 due to World War II, Southland’s nine years with the Shield remains the longest in terms of time period although it did reside under a bed for much of this time.
