Ranfurly Shield

The score was predictable but the way the match went was not. Canterbury beat North Otago 71-7 in a Ranfurly Shield challenge in Christchurch yesterday after the home side led 45-0 at halftime. It had looked ominous in the opening period for the challenger as the Canterbury backs ran hard and

It will be a David-and-Goliath battle. https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/north-otago-vows-put-fight The well-oiled machine with deep pockets and seemingly endless player resources taking on the little lad from down the road, who gets by on a bit of generosity and some lion-hearted effort. But North Otago coach Jason Forrest is not waving the white flag. The side

Canterbury Rugby has today announced two mandatory pre-season Ranfurly Shield challenges to be played in July 2020. Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail confirmed the province had accepted challenges from Buller and North Otago. The first challenge against Buller will be played in Westport on Saturday 11th July, and Mr Smail said:

North Otago coach Jason Forrest is asking the public to join him in “daring to dream”. His side faces Otago today to challenge for one of the most prestigious trophies in New Zealand sport – the Ranfurly Shield. Forrest said the North Otago squad had a mix of experience and “exciting young

Rebecca Mahoney is about to make rugby history once again, as the first woman to referee a Ranfurly Shield challenge - the latest on her impressive list of pioneering achievements.   Rebecca Mahoney knows controlling next week’s Ranfurly Shield match between Otago and North Otago will be the highlight of her career as