Waikato wins Ranfurly Shield after late comeback against Taranaki

Saturday 23 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 23 Aug 2025, 4:38pm

In this story NZME, Taranaki, Waikato

Waikato secured the Ranfurly Shield with a 23-22 victory over Taranaki at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday. A late penalty goal from Lima Sopoaga clinched the win, marking Waikato's first time holding the Log o' Wood since 2018.

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1. RNZSat 23 Aug 2025, 1:32pm

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

2. NZ HeraldSat 23 Aug 2025, 4:38pm

   NPC: Waikato forge late comeback to steal Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki with last-minute penalty (opens in new tab)