1978 National Provincial Championship - Ranfurly Shield

Ranfurly Shield

Manawatu began the season as holders having defeated Auckland in the 1976 season. In 1978 they defended the Shield in 4 matches, extending their tenure to 13 successful defences before being defeated by North Auckland. North Auckland chose not to accept any more challenges in 1978 and thus held the Shield for the Summer.

Manawatu

  • beat West Coast 51-10
  • beat Horowhenua 42-14
  • beat Poverty Bay 24-0
  • beat Wellington 13-6
  • lost to North Auckland 10-12
National Provincial Championship
Seasons
  • 1976
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1979
  • 1980
  • 1981
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • 1986
  • 1987
  • 1988
  • 1989
  • 1990
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1995
  • 1996
  • 1997
  • 1998
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2005

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