Ranfurly Shield 2020–2029
The Ranfurly Shield , colloquially known as the Log o' Wood , is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. The holding union defends the Shield in challenge matches - which are their home games - and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.[ 1]
The Shield is currently held by Taranaki , who won it from Tasman in a 42–29 victory on 6 October 2024. Tasman had held the Shield since 7 September 2024 when the Mako took the Shield off Hawke's Bay and successfully defended it twice.[ 2]
It was Tasman's first Ranfurly Shield tenure. Marlborough won the Shield once (in 1973) and defended it successfully six times, but the Tasman Rugby Union , which is the result of the merger of Marlborough and Nelson Bays , had never held the Shield before.[ 3]
Holders
Key
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Current Ranfurly Shield holders
Last updated: after Taranaki won the Shield on 6 October 2024.
Fixtures
2020
Source:[ 4]
28 August 2020
Canterbury
71–7
North Otago
Rugby Park , Christchurch
14:05 NZST
Try: Dallas McLeod 6'Andrew Knewstubb 12'Finlay Brewis 16'Isaiah Punivai 18'Billy Harmon 21'Manasa Mataele (2) 27', 48'Chay Fihaki 40'Sam Darry (2) 52', 56'Rameka Poihipi 79'Con: Brett Cameron (8/11) 7', 17', 19', 22', 28', 53', 57', 80'
Preview Report
Try: Josh Hayward 70'Con: Josh Phipps (1/1) 71'
Referee: Daniel Waenga
2021
Source:[ 5]
30 June 2021
Hawke's Bay
85–0
North Otago
McLean Park , Napier
19:05 NZST
Try: Kienan Higgins 4'Penalty try 10'Jason Long (2) 18', 21'Lolagi Visinia (2) 32', 52'Tom Parsons 40+2' Jacob Devery 43' Anzelo Tuitavuki 45' Josh Kaifa (2) 58', 76' Danny Toala 68'Namatahi Waa 72'Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/11) 5', 19', 23', 33', 40', 44', 47', 73', 77' Danny Toala (0/1)
Preview Report
Cards: Manulua Taiti 9'
Referee: Michael Winter
24 July 2021
Hawke's Bay
93–5
East Coast
McLean Park , Napier
15:00 NZST
Try: Gareth Evans 5'Josh Kaifa (2) 10', 41' Danny Toala (2) 14', 51'Anzelo Tuitavuki (2) 21', 46'Kianu Kereru-Symes 26'Dennon Robinson-Bartlett 34'Namatahi Waa 39'Lincoln McClutchie (2) 57', 72'Pouri Rakete-Stones (2) 62', 74'Elijah Martin 64'Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/15) 6', 22', 40', 48', 57', 63', 65', 73', 75'
Preview Report
Try: Jorian Tangaere 30'Con: Terangi Fraser (0/1)
Referee: Stuart Curran
2022
Source:[ 6]
30 July 2022
Hawke's Bay
95–22
Poverty Bay
McLean Park , Napier
15:05 NZST
Try: Tupou Ma'afu Afungia (3) 2', 29', 33'Anzelo Tuitavuki (2) 4', 18'Isaia Walker-Leawere 10'Ollie Sapsford 20'Brad Weber 40'Harry Godfrey 49'Caleb Makene (2) 55', 68'Kienan Higgins 63'Bryn Evans 74'Josh Gimblett 76'Sam Smith 80'Con: Harry Godfrey (10/14) 2', 4', 11', 19', 21', 30', 41', 50', 69', 74'Danny Toala (0/1)
Preview Report
Try: Hunter Mokomoko 12'Mitchell Purvis (2) 25', 81'Ted Walters 43'Con: Mitchell Purvis (0/3)Ricardo Patricio (1/1) 82'
Referee: Cameron Stone
10 September 2022
Hawke's Bay
69–24
Southland
McLean Park , Napier
14:05 NZST
Try: Pouri Rakete-Stones 11'Tyrone Thompson (3) 16', 32', 50'Brad Weber 22'Neria Fomai 45'Ollie Sapsford (2) 59', 80+3'Kianu Kereru-Symes (2) 70', 75'Con: Lincoln McClutchie (7/9) 12', 23', 47', 51', 61', 71', 80+4'Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (1/1) 76'Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 67'
Report
Try: Rory van Vugt 8'Robbie Robinson 24'Viliami Fine 63'Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 9', 26', 65'Pen: Marty Banks (1/1) 28'
Referee: Nick Briant
2023
Source:[ 7]
12 July 2023
Horowhenua-Kapiti
7–68
Wellington
Horowhenua Community Trust Levin Domain , Levin
14:05 NZST
Try: Malaki Masoe 77'Con: Connor Paki (1/1) 79'
Report
Try: Sione Halalilo 8'Hugo Plummer 21'Asafo Aumua 26'Isi Saumaki (2) 34', 40'Louis Northcott 45'Joe Faleafaga 56'Sam Clarke 63'Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 71'Tjay Clarke 74'Con: Aidan Morgan (9/10) 9', 22', 28', 35', 40+1', 46', 57', 72', 75'Cards: Asafo Aumua 49'
Referee: Natarsha Ganley
19 July 2023
Wellington
67–21
South Canterbury
Hutt Recreation Ground , Lower Hutt
14:05 NZST
Try: Sione Halalilo 2'Keelan Whitman 5'Asafo Aumua (4) 22', 26', 40+2', 48'Losi Filipo 29'Isi Saumaki (2) 41', 72'Tjay Clarke 45'Pepesana Patafilo 70'Con: Aidan Morgan (5/9) 6', 27', 30', 40+3', 42'Tjay Clarke (1/2) 71'
Report
Try: Paula Fifita 35' Siu Kakala (2) 65', 79'Con: Sam Briggs (3/3) 36', 66', 80'
Referee: Daniel Waenga
2024
Source:[ 8]
27 July 2024
Hawke's Bay
80–5
Whanganui
McLean Park , Napier
15:00 NZST
Try: Danny Toala (2) 3', 55'Joel Hintz 10'Freedom Vahaakolo 17'Ben O'Donnell 22'Tim Farrell 26'Mat Protheroe (2) 38', 40'Kere Penitito (2) 65', 71'Meni Manase 74'Sam Wye 79'Con: Harry Godfrey (10/12) 3', 18', 27', 39', 40+2', 55', 66', 72', 75', 80'
Report
Try: Kamipeli Latu 61'Con: Ethan Robinson (0/1)Cards: Josefa Namosimalua 68'
Referee: Marcus Playle
23 August 2024
Hawke's Bay
55–30
Northland
McLean Park , Napier
19:05 NZST
Try: Jacob Devery 21'Lincoln McClutchie (2) 28', 43'Ben O'Donnell (2) 34', 52'Sam Smith (2) 40', 56'Tyrone Thompson 67'Mat Protheroe 73’Con: Lincoln McClutchie (5/8) 22', 29', 40+1', 44', 57'Harry Godfrey (0/1)
Report
Try: Tevita Latu 24'Matt Moulds 47'Sam Nock 64'Con: Rivez Reihana (3/3) 25', 48', 65'Pen: Rivez Reihana (3/3) 3', 11', 18'
Referee: Marcus Playle
Top points and try scorers
Points scorers
The following are the top points scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029:
Last updated: after Taranaki won the Shield on 6 October 2024.
Try scorers
The following are the top try scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029:
Last updated: after Taranaki won the Shield on 6 October 2024.
See also
References
External links
Governing body National teams
Other notable teams Competitions Related articles Provincial unions