Hanan Shield
The Hanan Shield is a prestigious trophy in the New Zealand rugby union . It was held for the first time in 1946 . The Hanan Shield is based on a challenge system like the Ranfurly Shield and is played between the provinces of North Otago , South Canterbury and Mid Canterbury . The province holding the title must defend the shield in challenge games, and if a challenger defeats it, that challenger becomes the new defender of the shield.
The 2009 Hanan Shield holder was Mid Canterbury , who defeated North Otago on October 6, 2007 by 25-22. The team won the Shield for the first time since 1998 in a violent clash in front of a record number of spectators at Oamaru's Centennial Arena. The game was widely regarded as one of the most memorable two-team clashes in New Zealand rugby history.
Hanan Shield table (1946-2007)
| province | Games | Victories | Defeats |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Canterbury | 129 | 87 | 42 |
| Mid Canterbury | 110 | 48 | 62 |
| North Otago | 85 | 27 | 58 |
- A tie counts as a win for the shield holder
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mid Canterbury ends North Otago's streak . In: Stuff - Sport . Fairfax Media , January 31, 2009, accessed June 5, 2018 .