The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. 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 defends the Shield in challenge matches - which are their home games - and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.
The Shield is currently held by , who won it back from in a 20–18 victory on 30 September 2023. Wellington had held the Shield since 17 September 2022 when the Lions took the Shield off Hawke's Bay and successfully defended it 7 times.
Hawke's Bay has the third best record with 72 defences, behind (148) and (139).
Holders
Last updated: after Hawke's Bay won the Shield off Wellington on 30 September 2023.
Fixtures
2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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Top points and try scorers
Points scorers
The following are the top five points scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029.
Last updated: after Hawke's Bay won the Shield off Wellington on 30 September 2023.
Try scorers
The following are the top try scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029.
Last updated: after Hawke's Bay won the Shield off Wellington on 30 September 2023.