SportRugby: Bay keep talons in Log as Lions gather at gateWellington fans will be contemplating the prospect of their side getting something out of a dismal season after all as they look forward to a Ranfurly Shield challenge.20 Sep 05:00 PM
SportRugby star's tribute to mumWhen Hawke's Bay rugby star Trent Boswell-Wakefield runs on to the field to help defend the Ranfurly Shield tonight, he will be doing it for his number one fan - his mum.13 Sep 05:00 PM
NPCRugby: Otago to provide tough shield test for CountiesCounties Manukau are steeling themselves for their first stern Ranfurly Shield defence of the season in Pukekohe this afternoon.22 Aug 05:00 PM
SportRugby: Steelers hammer Mid CanterburyOn a slippery night when good skills show out, the Steelers displayed enough of their wares to subdue a worthy Mid Canterbury challenge in Pukekohe.09 Jul 08:00 AM
SportRugby: Counties need repeat doseThat might be the message conveyed to the Steelers as they contemplate their second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season.07 Jul 05:00 PM
SportRugby: Counties retain ShieldCounties retained the nation's most famous rugby trophy tonight, ticked over the mounting profits in the union bank account and set their sights on the ITM Cup playoffs.11 Oct 08:45 AM
RugbyRugby: Huge night for top playersCounties' "B" team went close to pulling off a major upset five days ago and now Tana Umaga has put the heat on his big guns.10 Oct 04:30 PM
SportShield win gives fans a breatherCounties-Manukau rugby fans now have a worry-free 20 days in which to enjoy having the Ranfurly Shield.21 Sep 05:30 PM
SportRugby: Shield once survived knockout challengeEighteen years ago, New Zealanders almost lost the Ranfurly Shield in its current format.14 Sep 05:30 PM
SportRugby: Steelers bask in Log o' Wood gloryCounties Manukau fans turned out in force to get their taste of Ranfurly Shield fever - as the team eyes the first challenge to their new reign as holders.08 Sep 05:30 PM
SportRugby: Legends toast successWaiuku's Kentish Hotel sounded like the spot to be last night when Counties Manukau won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 25 attempts.07 Sep 05:30 PM
SportRugby: Taniwha ready for big things with top twosomeGoodness only knows what Northland will produce this year.10 Aug 05:30 PM
NPCRugby: Two tries break Shield droughtEast Coast blindside flanker Brent Ingram yesterday became the first Coast player to score a try in a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato at Ruatoria.30 Jul 05:30 PM
NPCRugby: Taranaki get hands back on ShieldTaranaki wrestled the Ranfurly Shield away from Southland in a double dose of disappointment for the Stags.24 Aug 05:30 PM
NPCRugby: Wilson kick brings back shield magicFor the second time in two years, an underdog Southland side travelled up to Christchurch and against all expectations prised away the Ranfurly Shield. 23 Jul 05:30 PM
NPCRugby: Southland take Shield off CanterburySouthland lifted the Ranfurly Shield with 22-19 victory ending Canterbury's tenure at just two matches.23 Jul 04:50 AM
All BlacksRugby: First run for All Blacks hopeful SladeColin Slade will take his first steps towards a place in the World Cup squad this weekend.29 Jun 10:40 PM
NPCRugby: Southland chairman laments $480k lossRugby Southland say the "extremely challenging" rugby environment is behind the union's loss of almost half a million dollars.13 Jan 09:30 PM
RugbyRugby: Centre duo power Canterbury to victoryCanterbury got their latest Ranfurly Shield reign off to a winning start, beating Counties Manukau 39-21.16 Oct 06:29 AM
