The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. 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. The holding union must defend the Shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.

Holders

Only two teams held the Ranfurly Shield from 1904 to 1909:

Union Won Successful
Defences
AucklandAwarded to in 19020
Wellington6 August 19044
Auckland26 August 190512

Fixtures

1904

6 August 1904 Auckland 3–6 Wellington Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Henry Kiernan Try: Donaldson Gray,
Duncan McGregor		 Attendance: 9,000[1]
Referee: W. Pitts (Auckland)
20 August 1904 Wellington 6–3 Canterbury Athletic Park, Wellington  
Try: Billy Wallace (2) Try: P.J. Burns Attendance: 2,000[2]
Referee: Alfred Norris (Wellington)
10 September 1904 Wellington 15–13 Otago Athletic Park, Wellington  
Try: Duncan McGregor (2),
Billy Wallace
Con: Duncan McGregor		 Try: James Duncan King,
W.J. Munro,
Colin Gilray
Con: Ernest Booth (2)		 Attendance: 1,500[3]
Referee: Francis Evans (Canterbury)

1905

16 August 1905 Wellington 3–3 Wairarapa Athletic Park, Wellington  
Try: William James Hardham Try: R. Spackman Attendance: 850[4]
Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
23 August 1905 Wellington 11–3 Hawke's Bay Athletic Park, Wellington  
Try: John Spencer,
J.P. Blacklock,
P.A. Anderson
Con: George Spencer		 Try: M. McCarthy Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
26 August 1905 Wellington 6–10 Auckland Athletic Park, Wellington  
Pen: George Spencer (2) Try: Richard Wynyard,
William Tyler
Drop: Arthur Francis		 Attendance: 6,000[5]
Referee: J.F. Manning (Manawatu)

1906

11 August 1906 Auckland 29–6 Canterbury Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Richard Wynyard (2),
William Hay-MacKenzie,
George Nicholson,
Charlie Seeling
Con: John Henry Dufty (4)
Pen: John Henry Dufty
Drop: John Henry Dufty		 Pen: Donald Fraser
Drop: Donald Fraser		 Attendance: 7,000[6]
Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
18 August 1906 Auckland 18–5 Taranaki Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: George Gillett,
Charlie Seeling,
R.B. Magee
Con: John Henry Dufty (3)
Drop: John Henry Dufty		 Try: Donald Cameron
Con: Arthur Hardgrave		 Attendance: 9,000[7]
Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
25 August 1906 Auckland 48–12 Southland Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: George Nicholson (3),
George Smith (2),
William Hay-MacKenzie (2),
William Tyler,
Henry Kiernan,
Frank Wilson
Con: John Henry Dufty (7)
Drop: John Henry Dufty		 Try: T.A. Clark
Con: Donald Cameron Hamilton
Pen: Donald Cameron Hamilton
Drop: E.E. Hughes		 Attendance: 6,000[8]
Referee: F.A. Laws (Auckland)
1 September 1906 Auckland 11–5 Wellington Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Richard Wynyard
Con: John Henry Dufty
Pen: John Henry Dufty
Drop: John Henry Dufty		 Try: Hector Thomson
Con: Billy Wallace		 Attendance: 13,000[9]
Referee: Peter Mackie (Auckland)

1907

13 July 1907 Auckland 21–0 Buller Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: G.W. Murray (3),
Richard Wynyard (3),
C. Dillamore		 Referee: Angus Campbell (Auckland)
10 August 1907 Auckland 12–3 Hawke's Bay Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Harold Hayward,
G.W. Murray,
J.H. Hall,
William Wynyard		 Try: T. McIntyre Attendance: 4,000[10]
Referee: G. Hopkins (Taranaki)
14 September 1907 Auckland 6–5 Wanganui Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Albert Asher,
J.H. Hall		 Try: Albert Carroll
Con: L.L. Hitchings		 Attendance: 6,000[11]
Referee: Angus Campbell (Auckland)

1908

8 August 1908 Auckland 32–0 Marlborough Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: E. Coote (2),
Frank Wilson,
R.B. Magee,
Arthur Francis,
G.W. Murray,
Charlie Seeling
Con: R.B. Magee (4)
Drop: R.B. Magee		 Attendance: 4,000[12]
Referee: N. A'Court (Taranaki)
15 August 1908 Auckland 24–3 Wellington Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: George Bater (2),
G.W. Murray (2),
George Nicholson
Con: R.B. Magee (3)
Drop: R.B. Magee		 Try: W.C. Alexander Attendance: 12,000[13]
Referee: J. Williams (Otago)
29 August 1908 Auckland 9–0 Taranaki Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: George Gillett,
C.W. Murray
Pen: George Gillett		 Attendance: 8,000[14]
Referee: J. Williams (Otago)
12 September 1908 Auckland 11–5 Otago Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: George Bater,
Frank Morse,
G.W. Murray
Con: R.B. Magee		 Try: Alex McDonald
Con: Harry Paton		 Attendance: 3,000[15]
Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)

1909

11 September 1909 Auckland 18–5 Taranaki Alexandra Park, Auckland  
Try: Dougie McGregor (2),
George Sellars,
G.W. Murray, Harold Hayward,
Joe O'Leary		 Try: Donald Cameron
Con: Ernest Dive		 Attendance: 6,000[16]
Referee: J. Williams (Auckland)

Notes

  1. ↑ "Wellington Match". Papers Past. Auckland Star. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "A Win For The Local Team". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "An Interesting Match". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. ↑ "A Drawn Game". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Auckland's Team The Winners". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 28 August 1905. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Latter Hopelessly Beaten". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 13 August 1906. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Match Won By The Northern Team". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 20 August 1906. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Latter Severely Beaten". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 27 August 1906. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Win For The Northerners". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 3 September 1906. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Fine, Fast Open Game". Papers Past. New Zealand Herald. 12 August 1907. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Win For The Northern Team". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 16 September 1907. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "An Interesting Game". Papers Past. Marlborough Express. 10 August 1908. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "Wellington Team Badly Beaten". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "Taranaki Beaten By Auckland". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 31 August 1908. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "Otago Beaten By Auckland". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 14 September 1908. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Auckland Defeats Taranaki". Papers Past. New Zealand Times. 13 September 1909. Retrieved 15 September 2023.

References

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  • Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Ron, Palenski (1987). The Encyclopedia Of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland, New Zealand: MOA Publications. p. 267. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
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  • Carman, Arthur (1967). Ranfurly Shield Rugby. A.H. and A.W. Reed Ltd.
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