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RugbySeptember 26

Big smile ahead of 100th for province

If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.
Big smile ahead of 100th for province
Big smile ahead of 100th for province
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RugbySeptember 23

No Shield hangover: Bambry

There will be no Ranfurly Shield hangover.
No Shield hangover: Bambry
No Shield hangover: Bambry
RugbySeptember 22

South revels in Ranfurly Shield win

A victorious Otago is sharing the Ranfurly Shield with supporters in the South. 
South revels in Ranfurly Shield win
South revels in Ranfurly Shield win
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RugbySeptember 5

Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’

Southland co-coach James Wilson reckons he has not posed naked with the Ranfurly Shield.
Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
NewsOctober 4

Is this Canterbury's biggest Ranfurly Shield fan?

For some 13 is an unlucky number – but that’s how many times Kevin Lundon hopes to have seen Canterbury claim the Ranfurly Shield after his trip to Dunedin on Saturday.
Is this Canterbury's biggest Ranfurly Shield fan?
Is this Canterbury's biggest Ranfurly Shield fan?
NewsOctober 6

Taranaki steal the Ranfurly Shield in stunning fashion

Taranaki have pulled off one of the greatest Ranfurly Shield heists, coming from 24 points down to steal the Shield off Canterbury in astonishing circumstances.
Taranaki steal the Ranfurly Shield in stunning fashion
Taranaki steal the Ranfurly Shield in stunning fashion
NewsAugust 25

Key changes for Shield challenge

A sloppy opening performance has prompted Otago coach Cory Brown to make sweeping changes for the Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury in Christchurch tomorrow.
Key changes for Shield challenge
Key changes for Shield challenge
RugbySeptember 15

Rugby: Shield challenge 'just like the old days'

Otago's thrashing in the Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawkes Bay was reminiscent of a challenge from yesteryear, says ODT Online rugby writer Jeff Cheshire, as he looks at this and other key points from Sunday's game.
RugbySeptember 15

Rugby: Brown hugely disappointed with poor effort

Otago coach Tony Brown says he was hugely disappointed with his side's start and its execution let it down yesterday.
Rugby: Brown hugely disappointed with poor effort
Rugby: Brown hugely disappointed with poor effort
RugbySeptember 14

Rugby: Otago swamped in Shield challenge

Hawkes Bay banished the bad memories of last year's brief Ranfurly Shield reign by blowing away Otago today to retain the Log o' Wood.
Rugby: Otago swamped in Shield challenge
Rugby: Otago swamped in Shield challenge
RugbySeptember 14

Rugby: Otago fails to fire in insipid show

This challenge started with a whimper and ended, frankly, in embarrassment.
Rugby: Otago fails to fire in insipid show
Rugby: Otago fails to fire in insipid show
RugbyAugust 30

Rugby: Ranfurly Shield back in Napier

The Ranfurly Shield has returned to Napier for the second time in as many seasons.
Rugby: Ranfurly Shield back in Napier
Rugby: Ranfurly Shield back in Napier
NewsAugust 22

Rugby: Live scoring - Otago v Counties Manukau

Live scoring as Otago take on Counties Manukau in a Ranfurly Shield clash in Pukekohe today.
DunedinOctober 2

A short reign but a memorable one

Oh well, what a nine days it was. Otago relinquished the Ranfurly Shield yesterday, losing to Hawkes Bay 20-19 in a titanic battle at Forsyth Barr Stadium in front of a crowd of 18,185.
A short reign but a memorable one
A short reign but a memorable one
DunedinOctober 2

Stadium to be renamed for defence

Forsyth Barr Stadium is to be renamed for Otago's first defence of the Ranfurly Shield against Hawkes Bay on Sunday.
RugbyOctober 2

Rugby: Heart got side home - Brown

Heart. That is what won the Ranfurly Shield for Otago last night, coach Tony Brown said.
Rugby: Heart got side home - Brown
Rugby: Heart got side home - Brown
DunedinOctober 2

Otago, you have done us proud

That was massive. All those years of hurt, that pain caused by those close losses. Well, those wounds have healed. They have been cleared.
DunedinOctober 2

Come to Tony's Party!

There's another party at Tony Brown's place - and you're all invited again.
Come to Tony's Party!
Come to Tony's Party!
RugbySeptember 21

Rugby: Counties beat Waikato, retain Shield

Holding the Ranfurly Shield has given Counties-Manukau an aura.
Rugby: Counties beat Waikato, retain Shield
Rugby: Counties beat Waikato, retain Shield
RugbySeptember 7

Rugby: Counties make history, Shield on move again

Counties-Manukau have overcome a mental barrier of 24 unsuccessful Ranfurly Shield challenges - including two draws - to take the prized trophy for the first time in the union's 58-year existence.
RugbySeptember 2

Rugby: Otago slogs but prized shield goes

This was an epic. The only problem was - and it was a major problem for Otago and its supporters - its ending was more Dead Man Walking than Chariots of Fire.
Rugby: Otago slogs but prized shield goes
Rugby: Otago slogs but prized shield goes
RugbySeptember 2

Rugby: Focus entirely on first defence

Otago - the province that is - has been in celebration mode for most of the week.
Rugby: Focus entirely on first defence
Rugby: Focus entirely on first defence
RugbySeptember 2

Rugby: Popoali'i in; Breen at fullback

Otago has made just two changes to its side, both in the backline, as it gets ready to go into rare territory - a Ranfurly Shield defence.
Rugby: Popoali'i in; Breen at fullback
Rugby: Popoali'i in; Breen at fullback
RugbySeptember 1

Rugby: Brown proud of deeds of 'great bunch of guys'

Otago coach Tony Brown says he could not be prouder of his side, and no-one can take away the memories of the past nine days.
Rugby: Brown proud of deeds of 'great bunch of guys'
Rugby: Brown proud of deeds of 'great bunch of guys'
NewsSeptember 1

Log o' Wood a popular school guest

Show-and-tell at school was pretty exciting in Dunedin yesterday. And it was particularly so for Amelia Brown, as her dad brought the Ranfurly Shield to school.