Ranfurly Shield 1920–1929 Explained
The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition.[1] 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. Hawke's Bay were the most successful team during this period with 24 successful defences which was, at that stage, a record.
Holders
| Union | Won | Successful
defences |
|---|
| Held at beginning of decade | 10 |
| 15 September 1920 | 1 |
| 10 September 1921 | 2 |
| 9 August 1922 | 24 |
| 3 June 1927 | 2 |
| 6 August 1927 | 2 |
| 7 September 1927 | 1 |
| 18 July 1928 | 8 |
| 31 August 1929 | 0 | |
Fixtures
1929
References
- Book: Knight . Lindsay . Shield Fever . 1980 . Rugby Press . Auckland, New Zealand . 0-9597553-8-1.
- Book: Chester . Rod . McMillan . Neville . Ron . Palenski . The Encyclopedia Of New Zealand Rugby . 1987 . MOA Publications . Auckland, New Zealand . 0-908570-16-3.
- Book: Knight . Lindsay . The Shield . 2002 . Celebrity Books . Auckland, New Zealand . 1-877252-13-1.
- Book: Carman . Arthur . Ranfurly Shield Rugby . 1967 . A.H. and A.W. Reed Ltd.
- Book: Swan . Arthur . The Log O' Wood . 1960 . . Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Web site: Ranfurly Shield . Rugby Heartland . 25 June 2020 . 3 November 2023.
Notes and References
- Web site: Ranfurly Shield History . Canterburyrugby.co.nz . 26 July 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903042719/http://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/content/history/ranfurly-shield-history.aspx . 3 September 2011 .
