The 73point win was canterburys biggest ever against counties, and their 9th shield defence in team history. Ranfurly shield 1903present the ranfurly shield was donated by the uchter knox, 5th earl of ranfurly, the governor of new zealand 18971904. Gloss mountain country, a history of major county, with index. The ranfurly shield is new zealands premier rugby trophy. The current holders of the shield become defenders in every game played on their home ground, if the opposition or challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the shield. The magpies beat otago last sunday to lift the shield for the first time in 44 years, and it could become the briefest reign in shield history if they lose to counties manukau tomorrow.
A pdf of all shield challenge games from 1976 to 2018 the ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a major trophy in nzs domestic competition. The new zealand rugby union nzru was formed in 1892 to administer the game of rugby union at the national level. Ranfurly log of wood back in taranaki after 5 years. However, the green and whites rallied to record a famous victory, 1510. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is a trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition. The shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout.
Waihous hayden wisnewski co captains the side along with moss doran from waihi athletic. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the shield. It provides comprehensive records of the all blacks, all the super rugby sides and most impressively of all, places a large emphasis on the national provincial competition, which remains such a crucial part of the fabric in new zealand. The original prize was supposed to be a cup but on its unveiling was discovered to be a shield, with a centrepiece showing an association football match. Auckland rugby union team wikimili, the best wikipedia. Ranfurly shield history has long been about teams who take their chances and nail their points, and on september 24 2006 that is exactly what harbour did. The magpies have a proud ranfurly shield pedigree, with 56 successful defences by 2015. Old pendleton district chapter lineage chart book vol.
Media in category ranfurly shield the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. A thrilling final round of games saw tasman complete an unbeaten season in the mitre 10 premiership, canterbury retain the ranfurly shield with an injury time try and manawatu thrash counties manukau to gain a championship semifinal berth. As professional rugby reaches its 25th anniversary and with time to reflect on those years, its time to look at the games greatest players. Due to the shifting course of the missouri river especially following the 1944 flood, buchanan mo. For a brief discussion of the history of the site, read the site guide, arbeia roman fort and museum, south shields by paul bidwell, available from the site shop. Full text of annals and antiquities of the counties and county families of wales.
The crusader shield is made of curved wood, covered in a white canvas with a red color may vary painted cross emblazoned on the front. Before grant could spring his trap, lee seized the initiative by sending ewell on a reconnaissance in force to locate grants northern flank. Counties, who drew 99 with taranaki last week, ran in four tries in an assured performance which only faltered in the last 10 minutes as otago hit back with two late tries. On the afternoon of may 19, ewell took the larger part of rodess and gordons divisions up brock road, past corpses moldering on the spindle field, then northeast on the gordon road toward fredericksburg. Coooouuuunnnntttiiieeees this book commemorates 1979 counties win over auckland for the ranfurly shield. Counties finally threw off their ranfurly shield bridesmaid tag in september 20. Barbarian rugby book pictured, penned by life member murray reid. Auckland were the first holders of the shield in 1902 and have won 153 out. History of the colored troops of camp croft by corporal robert g. So whether the planets are in alignment for otago or they are seriously out of kilter, fate will in the end come down to how 15 men wearing the golden o perform this afternoon against counties manukau in a ranfurly shield challenge. Canterbury thump counties manukau to retain the ranfurly. Auckland won 16 of the 26 air nz npc titles available in that time a period that included 61 ranfurly shield defences. Kieran whyte, from onewhero in counties is the other loan player.
Counties manukau have overcome a mental barrier of 24 unsuccessful ranfurly shield challenges including two draws to take the prized trophy for the first time in the unions 58year existence. The crusader wooden shield is solid shield that measures a full 32 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Ranfurly shield challenges 1976 2018 yeardate holder challenger place 1976 aug 4 auckland 16 wanganui 9 auckland aug 18 auckland 9 southland 9 auckland aug 12 auckland 10 manawatu 12 auckland sep 4 manawatu 36 horowhenua k 16 palmerston nth. Books pikes peak library districts regional history series. The name was officially shortened in 2006 with the removal of the word football. The shield is currently held by canterbury, who won it f. Ranga and wisnewski are the only two players who took part in thames valleys last shield challenge against counties manukau at pukekohe in 2014.
The second great dynasty with the ranfurly shield in hawkes bay had come to an end. Saturdays win sees the steelers continue their unbeaten start to the 2014 season after drawing with taranaki last thursday in new plymouth. Counties make history, shield on move again countiesmanukau have overcome a mental barrier of 24 unsuccessful ranfurly shield challenges including two draws to take the prized trophy for. The shield had been designed as a trophy for football not rugby and had to be modified to depict a rugby game. Ranfurly shield 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. The ranfurly shield was never under threat as canterbury piled on over 78 points for the second time in a week to repel a limp challenge from counties manukau in christchurch. Ranfurly shield in 2009 the ranfurly shield went through 10 challenges in the 2009 season, changing hands twice, was held by southland at the conclusion of the season. Shield fever the ranfurly shield history of otago and southland. Wellington and hawkes bays ranfurly shield resumed in the 1960s with a series of hardfought matches to be continued. Ranfurly shield challenges 1976 2018 yeardate holder challenger place 1976 aug 4 auckland 16 wanganui 9 auckland aug 18 auckland 9 southland 9 auckland aug 12 auckland 10 manawatu 12 auckland sep 4 manawatu 36 horowhenua k 16 palmerston nth sep 12 manawatu 15 hawkes bay 3 palmerston nth. Ranfurly shield history on the mitre 10 cup website. A century of the ranfurly shield by knight lindsay book the fast. Npc rugby history 1979 auckland vs counties rs facebook. The history of counties has been very much about adventurous football and.
Hb magpies to defend the ranfurly shield tomorrow, counties. With the winning of the ranfurly shield this book needs updating to complete this one final saga in the unions history. For a good chunk of the 1920s and in the late 1960s hawkes bay set the standard for provincial rugby in this country. The log of wood, as its affectionately referred to in new zealand, is the countrys oldest. After coming away with a 2923 victory over waikato at fmg stadium last night, canterbury claimed the ranfurly shield for the first time since 2011, their 15th successful challenge in ranfurly.
Hurricanes a brief rugby history new zealand rugby history. A person or group of people who rule or have control. The era of the iron horse the san ramon valley 18701910 in 1869 the era of the railroad began in california and the san ramon valley. Itm cup rd 4 hawkes bay v counties manukau napier, new zealand september 07. Ranfurly shield years the auckland side that defeated the visiting british isles team in 1904. First played for in 1904, the shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. Holding the ranfurly shield has given countiesmanukau an aura.
Jun 01, 2011 ranfurly shield history has long been about teams who take their chances and nail their points, and on september 24 2006 that is exactly what harbour did. Find highquality ranfurly shield stock photos and editorial news pictures from. It contains the local government council areas of inverclyde, renfrewshire and east renfrewshire, as well as parts of glasgow and is occasionally named greater renfrewshire to distinguish the county from the modern council area. Meanwhile, counties manukau wrapped up their sixth successful ranfurly shield defence with a 2925 win over otago in their npc rugby crossover match at pukekohe on saturday. The second column records the number of times they have then defended the shield either by recording wins or draws. The photo is mounted on a printed card surround bearing players names and the record for the season. First played for in 1904, the ranfurly shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. Waikato sidestep writing their names back into the history books. Even though the railroad did not come to the san ramon valley until. A complete guide to heraldrychapter 9 wikisource, the free.
At that time, the national union was known as the new zealand rugby football union or nzrfu. Counties players celebrate the winning try of sikeli nabou. Vienna, too, was the home of a not unimportant shield workers guild, and the town archives of vienna contain writings of the fifteenth century treating of this subject. Southland pencilled yet another grinding ranfurly shield victory into their history book with a 2214 win over counties.
Countiesmanukau, thames valley, waikato, bay of plenty, east coast, poverty. This is provincial passion at its best, 50100 fans. Souvenir publication for th 1950 ranfurly shield challenge. New zealand quizzes there are 95 questions on this topic. Countiesmanukau have overcome a mental barrier of 24 unsuccessful ranfurly shield challenges including two draws to take the prized. New zealand rugby wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in new zealands domestic rugby union competition.
In 1902, the governor of new zealand, the fifth earl of ranfurly presented a trophy shield to the auckland side, who were undefeated in provincial competition that year. Canterbury a brief rugby history new zealand rugby history. History has repeated itself in new plymouth with waikato ending a thirdstraight taranaki ranfurly shield reign with a 3319 win. Feb 04, 2017 arms, and the charges upon arms, have been divided into many fantastical divisions. With tana umaga as coach, counties manukau had won the first shield for the first time in their 58year history back in 20.
In stealing the ranfurly shield of taranaki last sunday, waikato set themselves up for years of potential heartache. In this book, extraordinary women of the rocky mountain west, you will find stories to challenge your assumptions and knowledge of historical womens activities and be enticed to explore the rich primary sources and images documenting western womens history that are housed at the pikes peak library districts special collections. Wellington, hawkes bay and the ranfurly shield in the 1920s. The book enterprise and agony is a must for all followers of the game. Five firsthalf tries saw the side take a 337 lead into the sheds, but they were unable to continue that attacking momentum and were held scoreless in the second spell. But it wasnt a simple victory as otago fought until the bitter end, ultimately. Later in the game warren mcclean scored a try for counties, making the final score 912, with counties on the losing side. A fight to replace one government with a different government. The third ranfurly shield agony came three years later in 1985 against auckland, when counties, down 3 12, were denied what appeared to be a perfectly legitimate try to dave trombik after the referee received some subtle persuasion by auckland skipper andy haden. Mar 29, 2010 the raid on deerfield in 1704 captures an era in american history full of cultural and religious tension. Hawkes bay rugby nzhistory, new zealand history online. The double rugby world cup champion and 20 world player of the year has played 97 tests for the all blacks since making his debut in 2008, 22 as captain.
Counties make history, shield on move again countiesmanukau have overcome a mental barrier of 24 unsuccessful ranfurly shield challenges including two draws to take the prized trophy for the first time in the unions 58year existence. He is the most capped all blacks number eight in history and the seventh most capped all black of all time. Along with some tenacious defence and endless tackles, they eventually denied canterbury the chance of winning the game. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, which are played at the shield holders home venue, and if the challenger is successful in their challenge they will become the new holder of the shield. Fritz lee of counties lifts the ranfurly shield following the round nine itm cup. Although they fell two defences short of the reign of the allconquering side of the 1920s and three short of the all time record held by auckland, 196163 history would prove the 1960s team to be every bit the equal of both of those great sides. Great old counties kit also with the numbers on front of jerseys. How waikato have fared in ranfurly shield challenges ahead of. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they. Presented to the new zealand rugby football union in 1902 by his excellency the earl of ranfurly, the shield was awarded to auckland, that union having the best record of the year. Renfrewshire or the county of renfrew is a historic county, registration county and lieutenancy area in the west central lowlands of scotland. In 1982, playing canterbury not only for the ranfurly shield but also the npc. In 20, after 24 previous unsuccessful ranfurly shield challenges including two draws the umagacoached counties manukau team gave steelers fans something to celebrate when captain fritz lee lifted the ranfurly shield for the first time in the provinces history following a dramatic 2724 win over hawkes bay.
Waikato claimed the famous shield for the 11th time in the unions history on sunday, after holding off taranaki 3319 in new plymouth and ending their fivematch reign. When examined closely, the raid is a military saga, a collection of family stories, an exploration of the meaning of land, ownership, a confrontation among different values, a case study of colonialism. The holding union must defend the shield in challenge matches, which are. A history of the world is a partnership between the bbc and the british museum that focuses on world history, involving collaborations between teams across the bbc, and schools, museums and. Defending the shield for the fifth time including preseason games this year, means only waikato and taranaki can deny the rampant cantabrians from locking up the log o wood for summer. Complete name index to beers history of wyoming county, n. Gallaher is standing in the back row on the far left. Comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the same, a brief descriptive history of each of the counties above named, and numerous biographical sketches of their prominent citizens. Full text of annals and antiquities of the counties and.
Get all the news as it happens from nz rugby fan sites. The panel also named the classic 1985 npc and ranfurly shield encounter between canterbury and auckland at lancaster park as the greatest game of the npcs history. First played for in 1904, the ranfurly shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football. The ross shield tournament is now well established as the pinnacle of primary schools rugby in the hawkes bay rugby unions district and has been competed for by the various districts of wairoa, napier, hastings, central hawkes bay, taupo and dannevirke since 1902. Oolenoy baptist church, a history of 17951995 by e. A destructive canterbury outfit has retained the ranfurly shield in style, thumping counties manukau 785 in christchurch. A pictorial history of vermillion, south dakota, 18592009 thaden, thomas r. This is provincial passion at its best, 50,100 fans. After defending their hearts out to claim the shield six days earlier. Sep 22, 2014 wellingtons ranfurly shield fortunes improved, and after falling to wairarapa 39 in their next challenge in 1928, defeated southland 123 in 1930 to win it back again.
A last minute try prevented the confident counties side from taking the shield back to pukekohe for the first time. Northland rewrite the history books new zealand rugby365. Another site summary can be found in hadrians wall 198999. History of the ranfurly shield ultimate rugby players.
Round valley was originally a reservation for california indians. Read made his super debut in 2007 and has played more than times for the. There is a type of the precise mind much evident in the scientific writing of the last and the preceding centuries which is for ever unhappy unless it can be dividing the object of its consideration into classes and divisions, into subclasses and subdivisions. The ranfurly shield, also known as the log o wood, has been competed for on a challenge basis by provincial teams since 1904.
Ranfurly shield winners, 19042014 rugby union te ara. After one of the greatest comebacks in npc history, counties won 4340. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. This shield has leather arm and shoulder straps in the back. Wellington started off their 2009 ranfurly shield campaign with easy wins over heartland teams wairarapa bush and wanganui. Robert crampsey ranfurly golf club a centenary history 1989. Counties players celebrate the winning try of sikeli nabou of counties manukau during the round four itm cup ranfurly shield match between hawkes bay and counties manukau at mclean park on september 7, 20 in napier, new zealand.
First presented to auckland in 1902, the shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. The ranfurly shield, colloquially known as the log o wood, is perhaps the most prestigious. Includes history of the nzrfu from 1875, cartoons by hen, humour, and advertising from various otago and southland firms etc. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to new zealand, as asked by users of. The first column of this table records the number of occasions on which teams have won the ranfurly shield from 1904 to 2014. That year the golden spike was struck in utah, linking california by rail to the rest of the country. With prop kent lambert sentoff, manawatu were reduced to 14men in their defence of the ranfurly shield against the favoured counties side in 1977. It is a potpourri of all things rugby and includes a classic photo of the 20year reunion of the 1960 auckland ranfurly shield squad, held in the old house that jack built, the clubs headquarters for nearly 40 years. Counties manukau rugby regional rugby nzhistory, new. This is an excellent book for those searching for photos and history of any family member who lived in covelo or the round valley, mendocino county, california region. The hawkes bay rugby football union was established in 1884, making it the oldest provincial union outside the four main centres. Washington with san juan hill as our inspiration, the american eagle as our flight patrol, and the star spangled banner as our song of victory, we activated the 50th infantry training battalion on february 20, 1941, as the first step in our march against force in the cadence. In 1901, the governor of nz and patron of the nzrfu, the earl of ranfuly, announced that he would present a trophy to the nzrfu to be used as a prize in a competition of their choosing. History of the shield the earl of ranfurly, who donated the shield, was the patron of the thennew zealand rugby football union and governor of new zealand.
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