Ranfurly Shield 1904–09

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 must defend the Shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.

Holders

Only two teams held the Ranfurly Shield from 1904–1909

Union	Won	Successful Defences
Auckland	Awarded to in 1902	0
Wellington	August 6, 1904	4
Auckland	August 26, 1905	12

Fixtures

1904

	6 August 1904	Auckland	3–6	Wellington	Alexandra Park, Auckland
		Try: H.A.D Kiernan		Try: Donaldson Gray, Duncan McGregor	Referee: Mr. W. Pitts

	20 August 1904	Wellington	6–3	Canterbury	Athletic Park, Wellington
		Try: W.J. Wallace (2)		Try: P.J. Burns	Referee: Mr. A.C. Norris

	10 September 1904	Wellington	15–13	Otago	Athletic Park, Wellington
		Try: Duncan McGregor (2), W.J. Wallace Con: Duncan McGregor		Try: J. King, W.J. Munro, C.M. Gilray Con: E.E. Booth (2)	Referee: Mr. F.T. Evans

1905

	16 August 1905	Wellington	3–3	Wairarapa	Athletic Park, Wellington

	23 August 1905	Wellington	11–3	Hawke's Bay	Athletic Park, Wellington

	26 August 1905	Wellington	6–10	Auckland	Athletic Park, Wellington

1906

	11 August 1906	Auckland	29–6	Canterbury	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	18 August 1906	Auckland	18–5	Taranaki	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	25 August 1906	Auckland	48–12	Southland	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	1 September 1906	Auckland	11–5	Wellington	Alexandra Park, Auckland

1907

	11 August 1907	Auckland	29–6	Buller	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	18 August 1907	Auckland	18–5	Hawke's Bay	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	25 August 1907	Auckland	48–12	Wanganui	Alexandra Park, Auckland

1908

	8 August 1908	Auckland	32–0	Marlborough	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	15 August 1908	Auckland	24–3	Wellington	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	29 August 1908	Auckland	9–0	Taranaki	Alexandra Park, Auckland

	12 September 1908	Auckland	11–5	Otago	Alexandra Park, Auckland

1909

	11 September 1909	Auckland	18–5	Taranaki	Alexandra Park, Auckland

References

• http://www.scrum.co.nz/Ranfurly_Shield_Matches.asp