Hawke's Bay players with the Ranfurly Shield and MacRae-Shelford Bay Cup following their victory over Bay of Plenty. Photo / GettyHawke's Bay players with the Ranfurly Shield and MacRae-Shelford Bay Cup following their victory over Bay of Plenty. Photo / GettyHawke's Bay 36Bay of Plenty 33The Magpies had a Falcon to thank after they swooped in to steal a dramatic victory over Bay of Plenty and retain the Ranfurly Shield. Bay of Plenty thought they were set to win when Onisi Ratave crossed with three minutes to go. It was also the Magpies' 68th Shield victory, lifting them ahead of Waikato into third spot on the all-time standings behind Auckland (158) and Canterbury (151).

Source: New Zealand Herald September 19, 2021 01:49 UTC