The Ranfurly Shield is a trophy presented in 1902 by the Earl of Ranfurly, Governor of New Zealand, for competition between the Rugby Union provincial teams of New Zealand. The competition is run on a challenge basis, the holders retaining the shield until beaten and allowed to choose whom they accept as challengers. Research Ranfurly Shield
 
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