Otago wins Ranfurly Shield after defeating Canterbury in Christchurch

Saturday 20 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 20 Sep 2025, 6:33pm

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Otago claimed the Ranfurly Shield with a 38-36 victory over Canterbury at Apollo Projects Stadium. Despite playing with 14 men after Will Tucker was sent to the sin bin, Otago overcame a 36-21 deficit to win the match.

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1. RNZSat 20 Sep 2025, 3:33pm

   Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Canterbury v Otago (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 20 Sep 2025, 4:30pm

   Canterbury v Otago Ranfurly Shield: Live updates from the South Island NPC clash (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 20 Sep 2025, 6:33pm

   Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury (opens in new tab)