Ranfurly Shield History: Origins, Winners and the Otago Story
Gareth Winslow
October 7, 2026
The Ranfurly Shield is the oldest and most storied trophy in New Zealand provincial rugby. Known affectionately as the “Log o’ Wood”, it is not
The Ranfurly Shield is the oldest and most storied trophy in New Zealand provincial rugby. Known affectionately as the “Log o’ Wood”, it is not
Super Rugby is the leading professional club (franchise) rugby union competition in the southern hemisphere, and its list of winners is dominated by New Zealand
The Ranfurly Shield is the oldest and most storied trophy in New Zealand provincial rugby. Known affectionately as the “Log o’ Wood”, it is not
Super Rugby is the leading professional club (franchise) rugby union competition in the southern hemisphere, and its list of winners is dominated by New Zealand