North otagos shield history dates back to 1938 otago daily times. Jun 01, 2011 ranfurly shield history has long been about teams who take their chances and nail their points, and on september 24 2006 that is exactly what harbour did. Wellington was the ranfurly shield holder throughout the war and defended the shield 15 times in 1919 and 1920 including taking it on tour and brazenly putting it up in away matches while the club championship regularly attracted crowds several thousand strong and the rugby was fierce and competitive. The scores were locked together 2121 with 15 minutes. In 1985, canterbury against auckland on lancaster park drew 52,000 spectators.
The most points scored is by robbie deans 1,625 from 1979 1990. This is the story of the people who make this great game of ours so important in every community throughout new zealand. The canterbury rugby football union is the governing body for rugby union in a portion of the. Taranaki stun canterbury to snatch the ranfurly shield in.
Official website of canterbury rugby football union, christchurch, new zealand. Regional rugby nzhistory, new zealand history online. Canterbury rugby football union worldcat identities. The retirement of graham by 1966 ensured more permanence for penrose in the red and black shirt, making fifteen appearances that season, including the provinces match up with the lions and taking part in his first ranfurly shield challenge he scored canterburys only try in. Shield victories south canterbury won the ranfurly shield for the first time in 1950 by beating wairarapa 1714 in masterton. Paulo try clinches dramatic draw for crusaders crusaders. Sunlive ranfurly shield returns to the heartland of new. Canterbury lost shield after 14 successful defences it was 1971 when the value of a try increased from 3 points to 4. Gifted by lord ranfurly, new zealands governor of the time, the shield was first awarded to auckland in 1902 as the union with the best record of.
The ranfurly shield affectionately known as the log o wood, new zealands most prized provincial rugby challenge trophy, is well over a century old. Canterbury will play two mandatory preseason ranfurly shield challenges in july. Instead of a book, this history is made available for you, on this publicly accessible website, so that it can updated after each years competitions have concluded. Preface by thomas e hachey and robert k oneill brendan hughes david ervine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. South canterbury rugby regional rugby new zealand history. The win signals canterburys first successful ranfurly shield challenge since 2010 and brings the curtain down on a six match reign from waikato. It was 1992 when the value of a try increased to 5 points. Jul 29, 2008 great 1994 ranfurly shield game between canterbury and otago at lancaster park hes been doing it all day ref canterbury 1. The first football match in south canterbury was played. Canterbury has a proud history associated with the ranfurly shield. Taranakis changing room in the aftermath of their stunning 5543 ranfurly shield triumph over canterbury in christchurch. Hawkes bay magpie rugby history 1875 1945 frank long. South canterbury took the shield off marlborough late in that season. Canterbury and auckland have vied with each other for many years for number one status in new zealand provincial rugby.
Richard mccaw leads the canterbury team out for the ranfurly. New zealands rugby history new zealand rugby history. Chief executive tony smail confirmed the province has. It was fantastic to see the ranfurly shield return to where it truly belongs in the heartland of new zealand, after taranaki took the log of wood from canterbury on friday night.
Five of wairarapas leading players, including cooke and two other all blacks had returned home after the shield capture. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. The leopard history of ranfurly shield rugby postage reduction light book by swan, arthur c and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the shield. North otago lined up for its fifth ranfurly shield challenge on august 31. Rooted in extensive research in public and private archives and newspapers, and highly illustrated with many rare photographs and ephemera, this book is the defining history of rugby in a land that has made the game its own. Based on an unbeaten record during the 1902 season, auckland were gifted the ranfurly shield and became its first holders. Ranfurly shield winners, 19042014 rugby union te ara.
In his 2006 book, provincial giants, paul neazor put forward his views on the. Porter, dropped goal counted 4 points, goal from a mark and 2 penalties. Auckland 29 canterbury 6 the first shield match played by the famous goldfields fullback jack dufty pictured with hat, a remarkable kicker whose scoring. Wartime diaries of the countess of ranfurly 193945 by he. From the dizzying heights of a 33 point haul against the british and irish lions in wellington in 2005, to heartbreak and dispair at the 2007 and 2011 rugby world cups. Oct 21, 2011 brief history of hawkes bay ranfurly shield history is some quite good until the late 60s. The charlie saxton estate collection of rugby memorabilia modern design and studio ceramics thursday 22 june at 6.
Annual report and statement of accounts by canterbury rugby football union. Mid canterbury will attempt to claim the ranfurly shield for the first time, during what will be their 14th attempt since the 1930s and second time in 12 months, in tonights third challenge for the log owood in 2015. Players who did that were guaranteed a permanent place in their unions history. Ranfurly shield 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. 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. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Glory days, alex wyllie and the canterbury ranfurly shield team 198285 start price.
But as always there is plenty of eager challengers lining up for crack at the shield including north harbour, manawatu, taranaki, canterbury and hawkes bay. Remembering the glory days of 1973 what a year marl express. Glory days alex wyllie and the canterbury ranfurly. From rare and collectible books to modern 1st editions, from old hardback books to the common, cheap and cheerful paperback, the hard to find bookshop online is a treasuretrove of fascinating second hand books, a regular book depository. The shield is currently held by canterbury, who won it from otago in a 3525 victory on 5 october 2019. Richard mccaw leads the canterbury team out for the ranfurly shield, npc game between northland and canterbury at jade stadium in christchurch, new zealand, saturday october 9th 2004. The retirement of graham by 1966 ensured more permanence for penrose in the red and black shirt, making fifteen appearances that season, including the provinces match up with the lions and taking part in his first ranfurly shield challenge he scored canterburys only try in a hectic 1111 draw with holders auckland. Canterbury rugby football union news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2017 learn how and when to remove this. Aug 24, 2015 in this book, historian and former journalist ron palenski tells the full story of rugby in new zealand for the first time. Ranfurly shield visit to shannon 1927 auckland holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive shield defences, 61 matches between 14 september 1985 and 18 september 1993. Canterbury team with the ranfurly shield, 1972 nzhistory. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our canterbury research. Canterbury announce ranfurly shield challenges otago daily.
Men in black informative nz rugby book 75 years nz rugby history start price. Hawkes bay rugby is defined by two golden ranfurly shield eras. Jeez, no, not a bloody hope, was his rubblevoice reply. Canterbury hold on to ranfurly shield with lastgasp win over north. Since 1976 the start of the npc canterbury has won the competition times. Bay of plenty steamers outlets at the tauranga domain on game day only, sir howard morrison convention centre, rotorua international stadium game day only and all usual ticketmaster outlets. 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. All have made strong and valued contributions not only for their club but for rugby in a wider sense. Buller lost only once in a season that saw them come agonisingly close to winning the ranfurly shield from otago, drawing a dramatic challenge 6all. The following lists events that happened during 1904 in new zealand. After trailing 30 early, waikato conjured a try out of nothing when slippery wing illiesa ratuva drew two defenders and off loaded to blindside flanker jordan manihera to run in down the sideline.
Ranfurly shield story by moloney, j k and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dan carter autobiography of the all blacks legend my. To have played in a ranfurly shield challenge was a significant achievement for the provincial player of yore while to have been a member of winning sides was a special feat. From archbishop langtons role in the magna carta negotiations to the power struggle between king henry ii and archbishop thomas becket, canterbury cathedrals history is as rich as it comes. Canterbury a brief rugby history new zealand rugby history. The shield has a magic all of its own it creates heroes, fills grounds and enriches the lives of both the men who defend it and the people who support them. Hooker tii paulo pictured scored for the crusaders about three minutes after the final hooter to even the scores, although both teams had to endure a long wait before the tv match official gave the goahead to referee jonathan kaplan to award the try. The photo is mounted on a printed card surround bearing players names and the record for the season. Brief history of hawkes bay ranfurly shield history is some quite good until the late 60s. Northland threatened one of the great ranfurly shield heists before a scratchy canterbury prevailed 3121 in christchurch on saturday. Midcanterbury will attempt to claim the ranfurly shield for the first time, during what will be their 14th attempt since the 1930s and second time in 12 months, in tonights third challenge for the log owood in 2015. A thrilling final round of games saw tasman complete an unbeaten season in the mitre 10 premiership, canterbury retain the ranfurly shield with an injury time try and manawatu thrash counties manukau to gain a championship semifinal berth. One of the greatest upsets in ranfurly shield history against canterbury was.
South canterbury is now one of the minnows of new zealand rugby, competing in the semiprofessional heartland championship. This season waikato will be looking to add to their rich ranfurly shield history with the iconic log o wood currently enjoying its 10th stint in waikato hands. Governor the earl of ranfurly gcmg, succeeded the same year by the lord plunket gcmg kcvo. He was a member of the canterbury team during the ranfurly shield era of the early 1980s. The introduction of the ranfurly shield in 1902 did much to improve the inter. South canterbury rugby regional rugby nzhistory, new zealand. But twice in its proud history the men from timaru have lifted the ranfurly shield in 1950 and 1974. The shield is currently held by canterbury, who claimed it from otago on 5 october 2019. It was wairarapas first defence, and the same fate awaited south canterbury. The cathedral is often described as england in stone as its history is intrinsically linked to englands history. Robert crampsey ranfurly golf club a centenary history 1989. But i wonder how many people actually saw the game. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a trophy in new zealands.
Will it be lucky number 14 for the ranfurly shield challengers. Richard mccaw leads the canterbury team out for the. Legend efren reyes most greatest matches in billiard history compilation. Canterburys tenure ended in spectacular fashion at the start of the following season when marlborough produced one of the biggest upsets in ranfurly shield history, winning 6. Must see most greatest matches in billiard history. A pdf of all shield challenge games from 1976 to 2018 the ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a major trophy in nzs domestic competition. North otago clubs are already preparing for the coming 2020 season which will have a little more edge with a ranfurly shield challenge against canterbury in july. The first column of this table records the number of occasions on which teams have won the ranfurly shield from 1904 to 2014. The ranfurly shield is new zealands premier rugby trophy. The red devils clocked up 12 wins, one loss and one draw. Remembering the glory days of 1973 what a year marl. Canterbury has 15 ranfurly shield wins and 6 defences, second only to auckland. A massive crowd watched the auckland vs canterbury ranfurly shield match at lancaster park in 1985.
Dan carter autobiography of the all blacks legend my story tells the story of one the greatest rugby players in history. Ranfurly is perhaps best remembered today by the ranfurly shield, the trophy he donated in 1902 for the nations provinces to play for on the rugby field under a challenge system. The ranfurly shield is the real miracle of the age. Undefeated for 60 years in any test series, and having beaten the all blacks 21 in 1937, the springboks held the mantle of the worlds best team. If north harbour were to defeat canterbury and then lose to tasman, they would record the equal shortest ranfurly shield tenure of alltime, as they would have held the title of ranfurly shield. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition.
Heartland championship latest news, video highlights and tables covid19 update to help secure the future of the sport, new zealand rugby nzr and provincial unions have cancelled the 2020 mitre 10 heartland championship. Two mens war in ireland northern ireland brendan hughes david ervine sinn fein ira by moloney, ed. October 27 new office building on the corner of manchester and kilmore streets has new zealands first exterior lift. In both periods the bay became the benchmark for rugby in this country, and the 1920s side was truly something special. Oct 23, 2009 southland stags make ranfurly shield history. Canterbury s first bid for the trophy in its second game in 1904, and challenged for the shield on 11 occasions before it was finally successful for a first time, when beating manawhenua an. A pdf of all shield challenge games from 1976 to 2018. Canterbury rugbys best kept culinary secrets by canterbury rugby football union book 1 edition published in 2007 in english and held by 12 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The charlie saxton estate collection of rugby memorabilia. This included kicking eight of canterburys 16 points in its 1612 challenge win over wellington in 1982. The canterbury steam shipping co is founded in christchurch. Did you really think after your gingering up of the side they would beat canterbury, take the ranfurly shield. Canterbury will defend the ranfurly shield this week, and head coach glenn delaney has named his side to take on wanganui on wednesday night.
The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a major trophy in nzs domestic competition 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. The stags ended a 50year wait to bring the ranfurly shield back to southland with a 93 win over canterbury in christchurch. In 125 years of new zealand rugby history, there has surely never been a more keenly anticipated tour than that of the 1956 springboks to these shores. Four players in the starting fifteen are set to make their provincial debut for. Article from the book ranfurly shield history 1960 by a. In all, we currently stock in the vicinity of 500,000 titles. Taranaki stun canterbury to snatch the ranfurly shield in christchurch. In his wonderful book shield fever lindsay knight politely suggests that even. A book with plenty of the drama and intrigue that surrounded the shield, both on and off. A century of the ranfurly shield by knight lindsay book the fast. Christchurch chronology 1983 heritage christchurch. During its long history temuka has provided a number of representatives at various levels of the south canterbury rugby union and the new zealand rugby football union. Auckland holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive shield defences.
The ranfurly shield was never under threat as canterbury piled on over 78 points for the second time in a week to repel a limp challenge from counties manukau in christchurch. Southland will close the book on its 2019 season tonight but coach dave hewett. But most of all, it is a source of great pride to the holding province. Otagos ranfurly shield reign has come to an end at the hands of southern neighbours canterbury in a classic shield clash in dunedin. It perfectly illustrated the pulling power, history and mystique of the shield. Along with some tenacious defence and endless tackles, they eventually denied canterbury the chance of winning the game. Canterbury team named for ranfurly shield defence against. Temuka have history against them, they have not won at strathconan park since the semi final in 2002. The most appearances is by fergi mccormick 222 from 1958 1975.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. In this book, historian and former journalist ron palenski tells the full story of rugby in new zealand for the first time. Otago challenging canterbury for the ranfurly shield 1994. A fortnight after returning in triumph to timaru they lost to north auckland 209. Canterbury lock the shield away for the summer but it took them 83. There is a photo in the book shield fever of the moment hurley scored. The shield reign ended in 1985 against auckland in the match of the century where deans also played. One of the greatest upsets in ranfurly shield history against canterbury was followed by five successful defences. Auckland 6 canterbury 12 auckland had won the shield back from north auckland 10 days earlier and this remains their shortest run as holder and the secondshortest by any team.