Southland Stun Waikato to Win Ranfurly Shield

Southland stun Waikato to win Ranfurly Shield

The Ranfurly Shield is heading to Southland for the first time since 2011 after the Stags stunned holders Waikato 25-10 in a classic NPC encounter. In horrid...

Stag-tastic: Southland upset Waikato and win Ranfurly Shield

Southland put in massive challenge and the Log O' Wood finds a new home after only one week in Hamilton.

Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland. The Stags have claimed the famous Log o' Wood for the first time since 2011 with a stirring 25-10...

Southland claims Ranfurly Shield after shock win over Waikato

Southland defied the odds to beat Waikato 25-10 and claim the Ranfurly Shield in Hamilton.

New Zealand NPC - Round 5: Southland upset Waikato for history-making Ranfurly Shield win

Southland and Northland, the two most far-flung provinces of the Bunnings NPC, pulled off the biggest upsets in Round 5 as the competition delivered another weekend of drama across New Zealand. Southland stormed into the spotlight by ending a 12-year wait for the Ranfurly Shield, to upset Waikato 25-10 in Hamilton for the Stags’ third straight win. This marks the first time Southland have achieved three wins on the bounce since 2013, and it is a…

Southland win Ranfurly Shield from Waikato

Southland have won the Ranfurly Shield after travelling to Hamilton and beating Waikato 25-10 in an NPC upset