Waikato Rugby Union - Ranfurly Shield

Ranfurly Shield

Waikato first won the Ranfurly shield in 1951, when they held it for 6 successful defences. They most recently held it in 2007, losing it to Caterbury on 1 September that year. They have a proud shield history, having defended it 47 times, placing them 3rd equal with Hawke's Bay for most defences by a union. Waikato have held the shield for the following periods:

• 1951–1952 (6 defences lost to Auckland)
• August 23, 1952 – August 1, 1953 (6 defences, lost to Wellington)
• August 27, 1966 – September 24, 1966 (0 defences, lost to Hawke's Bay)
• September 7, 1980 – August 1, 1981 (8 defences, lost to Wellington)
• September 18, 1993 – September 3, 1994 (5 defences, lost to Canterbury)
• September 8, 1996 – October 4, 1996 (1 defence, lost to Auckland)
• October 5, 1997 – September 23, 2000 (21 defences, lost to Canterbury)
• August 25, 2007 – September 1, 2007 (0 defences, lost to Canterbury)
• October 3, 2012 - Current