Ranfurly Shield 2020–2029
| Ranfurly Shield | |
|---|---|
| Countries | New Zealand |
| Champions | Otago |
| Matches played | 44 |
| Tries scored | 369 (average 8.4 per match) |
| Top point scorer | Lincoln McClutchie (Hawke's Bay) 203 points |
| Top try scorer | Neria Fomai (Hawke's Bay) 9 tries |
| Official website | |
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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 Otago, who won it from Canterbury in a 38–36 victory on 20 September 2025.
Canterbury had held the Shield since 6 September 2025, when they took the Shield off Southland. As a result of that win, Canterbury now hold the record of the highest number of successful Ranfurly Shield challenges with 17 wins, one more than Auckland. Southland hold the record of the shortest Ranfurly Shield reign (six days).