Follow @RedefinedRugby The first challengers to Hawkes Bay's Ranfurly Shield have been confirmed. Photo / Getty Hawkes Bay have confirmed the three Heartland Union challenges they have accepted for early Ranfurly Shield defences next year. Hawkes Bay received six challenges and have confirmed Wairarapa Bush, Horowhenua Kapiti and this year's Meads Cup
Ranfurly Shield
Shield to spend the summer in Hawke’s Bay
Follow @RedefinedRugby Southland have come ever so close to snatching the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke’s Bay in the final challenge of 2014, however the Stags had to settle for a 20-20 draw at McLean Park. Local boy and Shield hero Ihaia West, showing those exemplary nerves of steel, slotted over a drop
Hawke’s Bay retain Shield as Wellington relegated
Follow @RedefinedRugby Ranfurly Shield holders Hawke’s Bay have defeated the Wellington Lions 36-14, the Magpies third successful defence and the team’s fifth win of the season, which provisionally moves the Napier based union to top of the ITM Cup Championship table. The result unfortunately confirms the worst for Wellington fans, with the
RANFURLY SHIELD – Hawkes Bay vs Wellington
Follow @RedefinedRugby Wellington named for Ranfurly Shield challenge Ricoh Wellington Lions coach Chris Boyd is sticking to a similar line-up this week as his team look to secure the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2009. Jason Woodward has been cleared to play after initially being in doubt following Saturday’s match in Pukekohe, however, a slight backline
ITM CUP : Coming up this week
Follow @RedefinedRugby OTAGO v NORTHLAND Wednesday 10 September, 7.35pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Played: 44, 1936-2013 | Northland wins: 9 | Otago wins: 33 | Draws: 2 Last match: Otago 31 Northland 21, 09.10.13 in Whangarei (ITMC) Last Northland win: Northland 20 Otago 17, 30.07.11 in Whangarei (ITMC) Biggest Otago score: 84 (84–10), 20.09.98 in