Ranfurly Shield 1930–39

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

Six different unions held the Ranfurly Shield between 1930 and 1939.

Union Won Successful
Defences
SouthlandHeld at beginning of decade3
Wellington3 September 19301
Canterbury22 August 193115
Hawke's Bay21 July 19342
Auckland8 September 19341
Canterbury10 August 19354
Otago21 September 19358
Southland31 July 19370
Otago30 July 19385
Southland10 September 19386

Fixtures

1930

1931

1932

1933

1934

1935

1936

1937

1938

1939

References

    Knight, Lindsay (1980). Shield Fever. Rugby Press. ISBN 0-9597553-8-1.

    Results at Scrum.co.nz

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