Southland win Ranfurly Shield

Southland tackled their way into Ranfurly Shield rugby folklore with a 9-3 triumph over Canterbury.

Image 1 of 12: Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images

Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images — Image 1 of 12: Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images

Image 2 of 12: Kenny Lynn of Southland is tackled by James Broadhurst of Canterbury and Tim Bateman. Photo / Getty Images

Kenny Lynn of Southland is tackled by James Broadhurst of Canterbury and Tim Bateman. Photo / Getty Images — Image 2 of 12: Kenny Lynn of Southland is tackled by James Broadhurst of Canterbury and Tim Bateman. Photo / Getty Images

Image 3 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland is tackled during the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images

Robbie Robinson of Southland is tackled during the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images — Image 3 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland is tackled during the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images

Image 4 of 12: Southland rugby team celebrate after the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images

Southland rugby team celebrate after the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images — Image 4 of 12: Southland rugby team celebrate after the Air New Zealand Cup match between Canterbury and Southland. Photo / Getty Images

Image 5 of 12: Canterbury players Casey Laulala (L) and Steve Brett show their dejection as the Southland team celebrate. Photo / Getty Images

Canterbury players Casey Laulala (L) and Steve Brett show their dejection as the Southland team celebrate. Photo / Getty Images — Image 5 of 12: Canterbury players Casey Laulala (L) and Steve Brett show their dejection as the Southland team celebrate. Photo / Getty Images

Image 6 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland kicks a penalty during the Air New Zealand Cup match. Photo / Getty Images

Robbie Robinson of Southland kicks a penalty during the Air New Zealand Cup match. Photo / Getty Images — Image 6 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland kicks a penalty during the Air New Zealand Cup match. Photo / Getty Images

Image 7 of 12: Jason Kawau of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Jason Kawau of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images — Image 7 of 12: Jason Kawau of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Image 8 of 12: Jason Rutledge of Southland (L) and Josh Bekhuis celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Jason Rutledge of Southland (L) and Josh Bekhuis celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images — Image 8 of 12: Jason Rutledge of Southland (L) and Josh Bekhuis celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Image 9 of 12: Jamie Mackintosh captain of Southland (L) receives the Ranfurly Shield from George Whitelock of Canterbury. Photo / Getty Images

Jamie Mackintosh captain of Southland (L) receives the Ranfurly Shield from George Whitelock of Canterbury. Photo / Getty Images — Image 9 of 12: Jamie Mackintosh captain of Southland (L) receives the Ranfurly Shield from George Whitelock of Canterbury. Photo / Getty Images

Image 10 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Robbie Robinson of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images — Image 10 of 12: Robbie Robinson of Southland celebrates with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Image 11 of 12: Southland rugby team celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Southland rugby team celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images — Image 11 of 12: Southland rugby team celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield. Photo / Getty Images

Image 12 of 12: Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images

Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images — Image 12 of 12: Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images

Image 1 of 12: Southland rugby fans show their support. Photo / Getty Images

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