Northland challenge Taranaki for the Ranfurly Shield

Saturday 2 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 2 Aug 2025, 7:01pm

In this story NZME, New Zealand Rugby, Northland, Taranaki, Northland Taniwha

Northland will attempt to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield this weekend at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth. Taranaki will defend the trophy against the Taniwha, who last held the shield in 1979.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 2 Aug 2025, 11:00am

   The life and near death of the Ranfurly Shield (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 2 Aug 2025, 7:01pm

   Ranfurly Shield Rugby live updates: Taranaki v Northland (opens in new tab)