The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. The holding union defends the Shield in challenge matches - which are their home games - and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.
The Shield is currently held by , who won it from in a 22–19 victory on 26 September 2026. Northland held the Shield since 20 August 2026, when they took the Shield off .
Canterbury hold the record of the highest number of successful Ranfurly Shield challenges with 18 wins, two more than . hold the record of the shortest Ranfurly Shield reign (six days).
Holders +Key*Current Ranfurly Shield holders
TeamWonSuccessfuldefencesHeld at beginning of decade119 September 2020027 September 202004 October 2020 1417 September 2022 730 September 2023 47 September 202426 October 2024323 August 2025031 August 202506 September 2025120 September 202539 August 2026120 August 20262*26 September 20261
TeamWinsSuccessfuldefencesAveragedefences2189231.5231.5231.5177122122*111100100 Last updated: after Counties Manukau successfully defended the Shield on 3 October 2026.
Fixtures 2020 Source:
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Top points and try scorers
Points scorers The following are the top points scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029:
+ Top Points ScorersNo.PlayerTeam15621802032125110883114805742126052511730486121004707101478900045982004410452036
Try scorers The following are the top try scorers for all Ranfurly Shield matches between 2020 and 2029:
+ Top Try ScorersNo.PlayerTeamTries19283685
See also
Rugby union in New Zealand Hanan Shield National Provincial Championship
References
External links Ranfurly Shield history on the Provincial Rugby website