Paul Lewis: Shattered Ranfurly Shield is a sign of the modern game's woes
OPINION: Today's Magpies have reduced a proud province's reputation to rubble.
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'An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly Shield
Questions continue to swirl about the powdery substance snapped on the broken Shield.
A brief history of trophy desecration in Aotearoa
How do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.
Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says
The white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.
Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations
A Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.
Hawke's Bay Magpie charged after alleged drink-drive crash during Ranfurly Shield revelry
A car hit a fence in suburban Napier at 3.30am. A rugby player has now been charged.
'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original
'They’ve lost the respect for what the Shield was or should be.'
Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood
Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.
Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed
A social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.
In pictures: The Magpies' Ranfurly Shield celebrations
Scenes of jubilation amid the blood, sweat and beers are what Shield rugby is all about.
Hawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted try
Wellington looked to have sealed it with a try in the 73rd minute.
Ranfurly Shield: Hawkeye won’t be at the game but the Magpies will
The Magpies are going for a 4th win in five Ranfurly Shield challenges since 2013.
Hawkeye needs to hitch a ride to the Magpies’ shield challenge in Wellington
Hawkeye's aged and all ready to go - just needs a tow.
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
Hawke's Bay rugby: Charity jersey a win-win for fans, cyclone victims
The Magpies have won all three games in which charity jerseys have been worn.
Hero of Magpies' famous Shield era dies
A desperate final pass for a Shield-saving dropped goal was thrown by Aidan Thomas.
In the black (and white): Magpies rugby soaring on and off the field
Cash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code
Ian MacRae Field opens as one of Hawke's Bay's greatest opens up on darkest day
All Blacks great on tough times in black jersey and latest honour for his legacy.
Water tragedy: East Coast rugby legend dies in diving accident
Diver who died off East Coast was a rugby hero of the province
Editorial: The Govt has thrown regional NZ a Level 2 hospital pass
EDITORIAL: Thousands of people are technically allowed to cram into stadiums. Technically.
'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
Stadiums and other events to reopen to unlimited fans under level 2 rule change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's office has confirmed the change to Hawke's Bay Today.
Hawke's Bay rugby pro on living with Covid in France
Mason Emerson left NZ in time to escape Delta, but still ended up in isolation.
Losing the Ranfurly Shield most hurtful for Northland
Northland put shield loss behind and focus on Otago.
Ranfurly Shield challenge hits fever pitch
Northland have an opportunity to win the Ranfurly Shield after 42 years.
Northland Kauri just keep getting better
Northland's focus shifts to the Ranfurly Shield challenge against the Magpies this week.
Veteran Taniwha prop not quitting any time soon
Ross Wright has played 100 matches after playing for Northland for more than a decade.
Live: Canterbury retain Shield with last-gasp try
All the action as Canterbury take on North Harbour in their first Ranfurly Shield defence.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Goodbye Lancaster Park: 130 years of sporting memories
The demolition of the quake-damaged Christchurch stadium is nearly complete.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
Ngāti Dread: The rugby team that hasn't won a match since 2013
Neil Reid went into the camp to find out why they keep going.
History repeats: Waikato stun Taranaki to win Ranfurly Shield
Waikato ran rampant over the hosts to claim an impressive win and hoist the Log of Wood.