The Ranfurly Shield

The Waikato boys celebrate with the Ranfurly shield after their 31-29 win over Auckland at Eden Park in 1997.

Photo by Getty Images Aug 28, 2009

The Ranfurly Shield

The Ranfurly Shield continues to be the most-prized provincial trophy and there have been some classic matches over the years. Wellington face their toughest task of the season on Saturday night to hold onto the Log o' Wood against Canterbury. But before then, let's take a look back at Shield clashes over the last 12 years.

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Rebels vs Waratahs

9:40pm NZST Fri, 24th May

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2:00am NZDT Fri, 22nd February

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2:00am NZST Thu, 23rd May

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