Ranfurly Shield
Midweek Mediawatch - a sacred shield soiled
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about an outcry over the soiling of the sacred Ranfurly Shield, a rancorous interview with Winston Peters, and media… Audio
Wellington lift the Ranfurly Shield
Wellington has taken the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke's Bay with a 19-12 victory in Napier.
The story behind 'Give it a boot, Robbie'
On this day in 1982, a big run began for Ottowan and their one-hit wonder, 'Hands Up.' The track was camped at the top of the New Zealand charts for nine weeks. And then another local song borrowed… Audio
The ‘49ers
An epic train journey for a game of rugby marks the end of an era. Produced by Julie Benjamin Audio
Ranfurly Shield heads north to Hawke's Bay
The Ranfurly Shield has changed hands for the third time in just over a fortnight, Hawke's Bay dispatching Otago 28-9 in Dunedin.
Shield shift on the cards again
The Ranfurly Shield has had three different homes in the last three weeks - Christchurch, New Plymouth and Dunedin - and there is a good chance it will be heading to Napier on Sunday.
Rugby coach wasn't allowed to watch Shield challenge
The Hawke's Bay rugby coach Mark Ozich didn't dare look at his phone last Sunday, but he knew a Ranfurly Shield game was brewing.
Canterbury to defend Ranfurly Shield against North Otago
Canterbury will defend the Ranfurly Shield against North Otago in Christchurch today.
The game will be played with no crowd at Rugby Park. North Otago have challenged Canterbury for the Shield on… Audio
Rugby: Waikato take Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki
History has repeated itself in New Plymouth with Waikato ending a third-straight Taranaki Ranfurly Shield reign with a 33-19 win.
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Audio
Auld Mug and Log O'Wood in Taranaki double act
The America's Cup and the Ranfurly Shield are on public display together today in New Plymouth in what's believed to be a first. Video, Audio
Taranaki rugby supporters gear up for tonight's Ranfurly Shield defence
Taranaki and Manawatu are battling for the Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth tonight. Taranaki Rugby Supporters Club president Grant Hassall joins Checkpoint live from the scene. Video, Audio
Ranfurly Shield - where dreams are made
Taranaki is defending the Ranfurly Shield against Manawatu tonight. To mark the occasion, John Campbell spoke to Kevin Barrett - father of three All Blacks brothers - and former Taranaki player. Video, Audio
Holy Grail of heartland rugby takes a trip to church
The Ranfurly Shield has made a surprise visit to church as Taranaki continues to bask in their victory over Canterbury at the weekend.
Ranfurly Shield goes to church after Taranaki victory
Taranaki's Fijian contingent made sure the trophy paid due respect for what was indeed a miracle turnaround after their win over Canterbury. Video, Audio
Ranfurly 'log of wood' back in Taranaki after 5 years
New Zealand's most prized provincial trophy, the Ranfurly Shield, is back in the hands of Taranaki for the first time in five years. Fans lined the streets of New Plymouth on the weekend to celebrate… Audio
Canterbury retain the Shield
A destructive Canterbury outfit has retained the Ranfurly Shield in style, thumping Counties Manukau 78-5 in Christchurch.
Canterbury relishing rare Ranfurly Shield challenge
It's been a long time between Ranfurly Shield challenges for Canterbury and their coach Scott Robertson doesn't plan on leaving empty handed.
Waikato's Ranfurly Shield challengers confirmed
The Waikato rugby team will take on Heartland Championship provinces Thames Valley, King Country and Wanganui in pre-season Ranfurly Shield challenges later this year.
