Hebberley Shield

The grand Hebberly Shield.
The shield is one of the greatest honours in New Zealand rowing.

The Hebberley Shield is a trophy awarded to the winning boat of 8 in the men's rowing competition at the annual New Zealand University games.[1] The award dates back to 1928.[2]

2012 winners.
2012 Shield winners, The Auckland University Boat Club revels.

The shield was carved by Thomas Henry Hebberley of the Dominion Museum, who was also commissioned to carve the Jackie Ruru Shield of Wellington Rugby fame.

History

Running total

Rank University Wins First win Last win
1 Canterbury 29 1930 2010
2 Otago 26 1939 2016
3 Auckland 10 1934 2012
4 Victoria 7 1928 1968
5 Waikato 2 2011 2015
6 Lincoln 1 1972 1972

References

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