Follow @RedefinedRugby Amidst rampant Lions fanfare, Ranfurly Shield rugby is back. Holders Canterbury tonight demolished Heartland champions Wanganui 71-5 in front of an alleged crowd of 3500 - many perhaps fancy-dressed as grey seats - at AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The Butcher Boys came south hunting a shot at Log O' Wood glory.
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Canterbury squad named for Ranfurly Shield defences
Follow @RedefinedRugby Canterbury Head Coach Glenn Delaney has named his 31-man squad for the upcoming Ranfurly Shield defences against Wanganui and Mid Canterbury. “We have named an exciting squad to kick off our 2017 season, with a mixture of returning talent and 19 players in the side who are yet to make
Canterbury edge Waikato in Ranfurly Shield thriller
Follow @RedefinedRugby Canterbury overcame a brave Waikato side to lift the Ranfurly Shield for a record equalling 15th time with a 29-23 win in Hamilton. Despite defending the Ranfurly Shield proudly in 2016, Waikato knew they had to lift a gear to have any chance of repelling the challenge of the Premiership
Mitre 10 Cup 2016 – Previews – Week 7
Follow @RedefinedRugby COMING UP THIS WEEK Week Seven action in the Mitre 10 Cup: WAIKATO v CANTERBURY (RANFURLY SHIELD) Wednesday 28 September, 7.35pm at FMG Stadium, Hamilton Played: 50, 1929-2015 | Waikato wins: 18 | Canterbury wins: 31 | Draws: 1 Last match: Canterbury 18 Waikato 17, 23.09.15 in Christchurch (ITMC) Last Waikato win: Waikato 27
Waikato retain Shield in dramatic draw
Follow @RedefinedRugby An injury-depleted Waikato retained the Ranfurly Shield in dramatic style on Sunday with a 20-20 draw with Taranaki - the first shield stalemate between the two sides since 1953. Taranaki illustrated their Premiership credentials with an impressive first half on attack, building an 8-0 lead within half an hour. However, Waikato's