Otago retain Ranfurly Shield with win over North Harbour

Saturday 27 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 27 Sep 2025, 4:00pm

In this story Canterbury, Sam Gilbert, Otago, North Harbour

Otago defeated North Harbour 41-26 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to hold onto the Ranfurly Shield. While North Harbour challenged in the first half, Otago dominated the second half to secure the victory. The win allows Otago to effectively keep the shield until next season.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZSat 27 Sep 2025, 12:58pm

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

2. NZ HeraldSat 27 Sep 2025, 1:00pm

   NPC: Otago v North Harbour Ranfurly Shield live updates (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSat 27 Sep 2025, 3:02pm

   Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZSat 27 Sep 2025, 4:00pm

   Otago crush North Harbour to lock up Ranfurly Shield for the season (opens in new tab)