1979 National Provincial Championship - Ranfurly Shield

Ranfurly Shield

North Auckland began the season as holders having defeated Manawatu the season before. They defended the Shield in 5 matches before being defeated by Auckland. Auckland then successfully defended against Counties in the final match of the season that pitted the Shield holders against the National Champions.

North Auckland

  • beat King Country 21-6
  • beat Thames Valley 35-6
  • beat Marlborough 29-6
  • beat South Canterbury 20-12
  • beat Taranaki 23-11
  • lost to Auckland 3-9

Auckland

  • beat Counties 11-9
National Provincial Championship
Seasons
  • 1976
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  • 1979
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  • 2004
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