Southland claim Ranfurly Shield after defeating Waikato

Sunday 31 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 31 Aug 2025, 7:14pm

In this story Southland, Waikato, Southland Stags

Southland have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011. The Stags defeated Waikato 25-10 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. This victory ends Waikato's week-long hold on the Log o' Wood.

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1. RNZSun 31 Aug 2025, 3:43pm

   Ranfurly Shield rugby live updates: Waikato v Southland (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 31 Aug 2025, 6:31pm

   Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011 (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 31 Aug 2025, 7:14pm

   NPC: Southland beat Waikato to secure Ranfurly Shield for first time in 14 years (opens in new tab)