Magpies win Ranfurly Shield

Hawke's Bay celebrate winning the Ranfurly Shield in round three ITM Cup match between Otago and Hawke's Bay at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

The Magpies beat Otago 20-19 to claim the coverted Log o' Wood in tight match in Dunedin this afternoon.
It has been 44 years since Hawke's Bay last held the Ranfurly Shield, but captain Mike Coman and his team hung on to win an exciting match.
The Magpies will now host Counties Manukau in a shield challenged at Mclean Park next Saturday.