Another classic seesaw shield game saw taranaki lift the log of wood with a 4239 victory. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. They also had another lengthy period from 196769 under colin le quesne. It focuses on a shield game between taranaki holders and well. Ranfurly shield history date home team vs away team venue 1905 wellington 03 vs 03 wairarapa wellington 1914 taranaki 22 vs 03 wairarapa stratford 1923 hawkes bay 06 vs 00 wairarapa napier 1924 hawkes bay 30 vs 14 wairarapa napier 1925 hawkes bay 22 vs 03 wairarapa napier 1926 hawkes bay 77 vs 14 wairarapa napier. Ranfurly shield 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. He made his firstclass debut as a lock before switching to the front row in 1961. There were close challenges against taranaki in 1964 30 and 1965 1. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. Weighing in at a meaty 94kg at a height of 187cm, his strengths lay in administrative duties, being a dick and playing chess.
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. If you stayed awake through history class in high school, you probably remember learning a lot of dates and names. Hawkes bay was also part of a period during new zealand rugby history which came to be known as shield fever. The taniwhas shield history is tinged with controversy after a refs. Wellington lions to play for ranfurly shield on sunday. In 1981, wellington swept all before them, including successfully challenging for the ranfurly shield in a famous win at hamilton against waikato.
Shield fever the ranfurly shield history of otago and. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. Otago had taken the shield only a week earlier from taranaki who, in turn, had. The ranfurly shield is one of the oldest rugby trophies in the world, and was first presented by the earl of ranfurly, new zealands governorgeneral and patron of new zealand rugby to the national organisation, in 1902. But, since the ranfurly shield was first competed for in 1904, only three challenges have been lodged for it by our local unions two from nelson and one from bays. After a gap of years, the waikato rugby football union again had the pleasure of welcoming a ranfurly shield challenging team to hamilton. The original prize was supposed to be a cup but on its unveiling was discovered to be a shield, with a centrepiece showing an association football match.
The holding of it fills the coffers of the union and brings prosperity to the district. As lindsay knight explained in his 1980 ranfurly shield bible, shield fever, the wellington teams of the early 1950s were bred by coach clarrie gibbons to play all out attractive rugby. In 1901, the governor of nz and patron of the nzrfu. Aug 25, 2017 history of the shield the earl of ranfurly, who donated the shield, was the patron of the thennew zealand rugby football union and governor of new zealand.
History of the ranfurly shield ultimate rugby players, news. These nine books about numerous topics regarding european histories on a continentwide basis rather than nation states will educate you about europe. The leopard history of ranfurly shield rugby compiled by arthur c. Ranfurly shield moves again after helterskelter challenges. Very much in a rebuilding stage, the province had most certainly had their ups and downs throughout the 1966 representative season, but the somewhat surprise 1511 victory over auckland the auks without mac herewini, ron rangi and waka nathan, on test.
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While malcolm x, rosa parks and of course martin luther king jr. While you may think you know some of historys most famous historical figures, the typical textbook leaves much to be desired. The red devils clocked up 12 wins, one loss and one draw. Canterburys spirited defence of the ranfurly shield in the 1994 npc. Wellington rugby nzhistory, new zealand history online. Read these books to kick off your study from authors that include.
However, since the gripping 2000 final victory against canterbury, national titles have continued to allude wellingtons premier side, even though they remained one of the most consistent sides. The alan adams crowd applaud their side after notching up 50 points for the 1st time in west coasts history. Childrens books, however, are a late growth of literature. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a major trophy in nzs domestic competition. One of the greatest upsets in ranfurly shield history against canterbury was. Oct 03, 2020 new zealand rugbys premier challenge trophy, the ranfurly shield, has changed hands for the third time in as many weeks in an almost unprecedented run of wins by challenging teams. Then canterbury put the ranfurly shield on the line lagainst taranaki, which will see richie mounga and beauden barrett go headtohead again in the battle of the all blacks playmakers. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime.
Northland have the weight of history on their shoulders in. Notable periods include from 1905 to 19, when they defeated 23 successive challenges, 1960 and 1963, when 25 challenges were defeated, 1985 to 1993, when a. Shield fever the ranfurly shield history of otago and southland. Its likely that you studied the rise and fall of governments, and that you zeroed in on a few great men. In an attempt to cram as much knowledge as possible into the average education, few courses take the time to real. They played the holders, taranaki at new plymouth in 1958 and were defeated by 56 points to 8. From the grand tour by the 1888 natives to the upcoming 2015 world cup, from games in the north african desert in the second world war to matches behind barbed wire during the 1981 springbok tour, from grassroots club rugby to heaving crowds outside eden park, lancaster park, athletic park or carisbrook, new zealanders have made rugby their game. Npc rugby history september 28, 2020 otago has won the ranfurly shield three times in last seven years including last weekend, but prior to this there was a 56 year drought and often heartbreaking losses. Although the emergence and nature of the prussian state are key subjects in the study of german history, the dev. A previously published elsewhere recap of the famous match in 1967, drawn 1212 on 30 september 1967. North otagos shield history dates back to 1938 otago daily. Shortest tenures holding the ranfurly shield since it was first contested in 1904. Aug 23, 20 in 1973, marlborough won the ranfurly shield with a 6 victory over canterbury at lancaster park in one of the bigger upsets of an era when the log o wood was the greatest prize in new zealand rugby. Auckland holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive shield defences, 61 matches between 14 september 1985 and 18.
The leopard history of ranfurly shield rugby postage reduction light book. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. One of the greatest upsets in ranfurly shield history against canterbury was followed by five successful defences. Auckland were the first holders of the ranfurly shield in 1902 and have won 153 out of 194 shield matches the most successful record of any provincial union. Aug 22, 2018 history of the shield the earl of ranfurly, who donated the shield, was the patron of the thennew zealand rugby football union and governor of new zealand. It is just otagos second defence in more than 60 years so it probably has more to lose in the encounter. West coast take shock lead in the ranfurly clash at rugby park 2009 west coast v buller lochore cup semifinal.
Rugby southland is the provincial rugby union who govern the southland region of new zealand. Ranfurly meaning and origin of the name ranfurly wikiname. Hawkes bay magpies line up possible first ranfurly shield defence of 2021 12 jan, 2021 08. The leopard history of ranfurly shield rugby postage reduction light book published by the leopard brewery, hastings 1967 from.
Npc rugby history 1996 auckland vs taranaki ranfurly. Ranfurly shield winners, 19042014 rugby union te ara. His main regret was his inability to lead wellington to the ranfurly shield. 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.
Ranfurly shield history and stats in 1902 auckland became the first holders of the shield because in that year it had the best record of any provincial union the blue and whites were unbeaten that year. Jul 24, 2019 north otago has a proud albeit unsuccessful history of challenging for the ranfurly shield which will continue when it meets otago at whitestone contracting stadium on friday. Appointed all blacks coach despite many rugby followers thinking canterburys scott robertson was the logical choice, he faces some particularly thorny decisions. Their headquarters are at rugby park stadium in invercargill, which is also the home ground of the unions professional team, the southland stags who compete in the mitre 10 cup championship division and challenge for the ranfurly shield. The second column records the number of times they have then defended the shield either by recording wins or draws. May 27, 2018 1996 ranfurly shield challenge auckland vs taranaki at eden park. When underdogs wellington took the ranfurly shield in 1956. Literally hundreds of thousands of genealogies, local histories and other items of genealogical interest can be search, viewed and downloaded online for free.
Cocreator and challenger for the ranfurly shield since the inaugeral 2005 competition, doug gilbert is an enthusiastic competitor, however lacks any genuine ability to lift the shield. There have been some epic wellingtonhawkes bay clashes over the years, such as 1982s ranfurly shield defence at athletic park when allan hewson landed a sideline conversion to win 12, hawkes bays upset 199 shield win in wellington in 1922 that. Its time we challenged again, and this time, as a team representative of the whole district. This is an extract on the ranfurly shield from a bbc film on rugby in nz made in the 1960s. Sep 14, 2017 the history books show that wellington triumphed 80 but the key to the win was in the planning beforehand more than anything else. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs. In the history of the golden baymotueka rugby union, they contested the ranfurly shield once only.
Fun and fascinating facts about famous figures you wont find in history books. Gray captained wellington to impressive victories over the 1965 springboks and 1966 british lions. Aug 28, 2020 ranfurly shield history and stats in 1902 auckland became the first holders of the shield because in that year it had the best record of any provincial union the blue and whites were unbeaten that year. With a long and colourful history behind it, the ranfurly shield is arguably the most treasured trophy in new zealand sport. Northland challenge hawkes bay for the ranfurly shield in napier on friday night. In his 2006 book, provincial giants, paul neazor put forward his views on the. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. There have been childrens stories and folktales ever since man first learned to speak.
Oct 15, 2020 northlands class of 2020 have the weight of history on their shoulders when the taniwha become the fourth mitre 10 cup province to challenge for the roving ranfurly shield on its roadshow this. Northland have the weight of history on their shoulders in shot for. First played for in 1904, the shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. A captivating guide to the greatest monarch of the carolingia. Civil rights leaders you wont read about in history books. 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 untold story of the men who risked all for the greatest rescue mission of world war ii by gregory a. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. 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 revival of the ranfurly shield s interest was helped by hawkes bays tenure between 192227 under head coach norman mckenzie.
Hawkes bay province beat otago 289 on sunday to claim the shield for the sixth time in their history and the first since 2014. Hawkes bay magpies line up possible first ranfurly shield. First played for in 1904, the shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most. In 1904 the first challenge was held and wellington became the first side to win a shield challenge. The first column of this table records the number of occasions on which teams have won the ranfurly shield from 1904 to 2014. Sep 26, 2020 jt col for sept 26 2020 ranfurly shield choices.
624 1582 625 806 1589 436 935 963 798 412 903 844 780 707 411 362 1589 1359 1004 335 46 1372 474 1285 961 556 1200 347 1299 73 577 1257 201 1315 502 1620 1429 1092