I like it that Otago has decided to play this RS match in an away game in Oamaru, instead of Dunners.
@Stargazer It should be mandatory for the top teams. I've seen Waikato play in Ruatoria and Paeroa.
@Stargazer said in Ranfurly Sheild:
I like it that Otago has decided to play this RS match in an away game in Timaru, instead of Dunners.
That's pretty normal for pre-season lower level Shield Challenges isn't it?
@Hooroo One game, usually, although - like the game v Thames Valley, the home games are sometimes played outside the province's main centre (Wanaka instead of Dunedin).
Edit:
For example, Taranaki played its Heartland Ranfurly Shield games last year as two home games, but outside New Plymouth.
In Hawera against Whanganui and Tikorangi against Poverty Bay.
FT: Otago 49 - 14 North Otago
Only watched the 2nd half, but it was a good game to watch. Not bad at all from the amateurs from North Otago. Always a great opportunity for the small Heartland provinces to take on the big brothers.
Also officated well. Rebecca Mahoney is progressing well as a ref; gradually taking on bigger games. She'll be our own Amy Perrett (Aussie ref, first female SR referee).
8 months later
I won't bother starting a new thread.
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I wasn't aware of some of these controversies.
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2 years later
@booboo said in Ranfurly Shield:
@mikedogz interesting but a bit whingy
By bit I assume you mean very.
I look forward to Richard doing a review of all 13 year eras of the Shield - he's going to be in for a shock.
I checked his Twitter, he's a Canes fan and he's complaining about how his province is treated. Irony.
@mikedogz said in Ranfurly Shield:
No shot for Northland, it's an NZR conspiracy!
And Manuwatu, but who cares about that
@Machpants said in Ranfurly Shield:
@mikedogz said in Ranfurly Shield:
No shot for Northland, it's an NZR conspiracy!
And Manuwatu, but who cares about that
Manawatu are in there
@delicatessen where?