Canterbury lock up Ranfurly Shield by swamping North HarbourGETTY IMAGES ack Goodhue scored a key second half try before Canterbury defended the Ranfurly Shield by beating North Harbour 47-18 in Christchurch on Friday night. Scott Robertson said competition points were not the priority when Canterbury defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2011 at AMI Stadium on Friday night. Yet it was still a win-win situation after the 47-18 victory over North Harbour for the Canterbury coach as the Log o' Wood was retained over summer and the reigning Premiership champions ensured they enjoy home advantage for the play-offs. PETER MEECHAM/FAIRFAX NZ History never repeated: North Harbour captain Rua Tipoki hongis with Canterbury skipper Corey Flynn as he accepts the Ranfurly Shield after beating Canterbury in the Ranfurly Shield match played at Jade Stadium in Christchurch on Sunday. North Harbour won the shield from Canterbury, beating them 21-17 for the first time in the history of the province, and after failing in 10 previous attempts.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2016 08:15 UTC