# Ranfurly Shield 1904–1909

The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is arguably the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies. The holding union must defend the Shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.

## Holders

Only two teams held the Ranfurly Shield from 1904 to 1909:
| Union | Won | Successful defences |
| Auckland | Awarded in 1902 | 0 |
| Wellington | 6 August 1904 | 4 |
| Auckland | 26 August 1905 | 12 |

## Fixtures
### 1904

* 6 August 1904 Match 1
| Auckland | 3–6 | Wellington |
| Try: Henry Kiernan | | Try: Donaldson Gray, Duncan McGregor |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 9,000 Referee: W. Pitts (Auckland)
* 20 August 1904 Match 2
| Wellington | 6–3 | Canterbury |
| Try: Billy Wallace (2) | | Try: P.J. Burns |
* Athletic Park, Wellington Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Alfred Norris (Wellington)
* 10 September 1904
| Wellington | 15–13 | Otago |
| Try: Duncan McGregor (2), Billy Wallace Con: Duncan McGregor Goal from mark: Duncan McGregor | | Try: James Duncan King, W.J. Munro, Colin Gilray Con: Ernest Booth (2) |
* Athletic Park, Wellington Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Francis Evans (Canterbury)

### 1905

* 16 August 1905
| Wellington | 3–3 | Wairarapa |
| Try: William James Hardham | | Try: R. Spackman |
* Athletic Park, Wellington Attendance: 850 Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
* 23 August 1905
| Wellington | 11–3 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: John Spencer, J.P. Blacklock, P.A. Anderson Con: George Spencer | | Try: M. McCarthy |
* Athletic Park, Wellington Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
* 26 August 1905
| Wellington | 6–10 | Auckland |
| Pen: George Spencer (2) | | Try: Richard Wynyard, William Tyler Drop: Arthur Francis |
* Athletic Park, Wellington Attendance: 6,000 Referee: J.F. Manning (Manawatu)

### 1906

* 11 August 1906
| Auckland | 29–6 | Canterbury |
| Try: Richard Wynyard (2), William Hay-MacKenzie, George Nicholson, Charlie Seeling Con: John Henry Dufty (4) Pen: John Henry Dufty Drop: John Henry Dufty | | Pen: Donald Fraser Drop: Donald Fraser |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 7,000 Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
* 18 August 1906
| Auckland | 18–5 | Taranaki |
| Try: George Gillett, Charlie Seeling, R.B. Magee Con: John Henry Dufty (3) Drop: John Henry Dufty | | Try: Donald Cameron Con: Arthur Hardgrave |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 9,000 Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)
* 25 August 1906
| Auckland | 48–12 | Southland |
| Try: George Nicholson (3), George Smith (2), William Hay-MacKenzie (2), William Tyler, Henry Kiernan, Frank Wilson Con: John Henry Dufty (7) Drop: John Henry Dufty | | Try: T.A. Clark Con: Donald Cameron Hamilton Pen: Donald Cameron Hamilton Drop: E.E. Hughes |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 6,000 Referee: F.A. Laws (Auckland)
* 1 September 1906
| Auckland | 11–5 | Wellington |
| Try: Richard Wynyard Con: John Henry Dufty Pen: John Henry Dufty Drop: John Henry Dufty | | Try: Hector Thomson Con: Billy Wallace |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 13,000 Referee: Peter Mackie (Auckland)

### 1907

* 13 July 1907
| Auckland | 21–0 | Buller |
| Try: G.W. Murray (3), Richard Wynyard (3), C. Dillamore | | |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Referee: Angus Campbell (Auckland)
* 10 August 1907
| Auckland | 12–3 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Harold Hayward, G.W. Murray, J.H. Hall, William Wynyard | | Try: T. McIntyre |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 4,000 Referee: G. Hopkins (Taranaki)
* 14 September 1907
| Auckland | 6–5 | Wanganui |
| Try: Albert Asher, J.H. Hall | | Try: Albert Carroll Con: L.L. Hitchings |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Angus Campbell (Auckland)

### 1908

* 8 August 1908
| Auckland | 32–0 | Marlborough |
| Try: E. Coote (2), Frank Wilson, R.B. Magee, Arthur Francis, G.W. Murray, Charlie Seeling Con: R.B. Magee (4) Drop: R.B. Magee | | |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 4,000 Referee: N. A'Court (Taranaki)
* 15 August 1908
| Auckland | 24–3 | Wellington |
| Try: George Bater (2), G.W. Murray (2), George Nicholson Con: R.B. Magee (3) Drop: R.B. Magee | | Try: W.C. Alexander |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 12,000 Referee: J. Williams (Otago)
* 29 August 1908
| Auckland | 9–0 | Taranaki |
| Try: George Gillett, C.W. Murray Pen: George Gillett | | |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 8,000 Referee: J. Williams (Otago)
* 12 September 1908
| Auckland | 11–5 | Otago |
| Try: George Bater, Frank Morse, G.W. Murray Con: R.B. Magee | | Try: Alex McDonald Con: Harry Paton |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,000 Referee: G.A. Howe (Wellington)

### 1909

* 11 September 1909
| Auckland | 18–5 | Taranaki |
| Try: Dougie McGregor (2), George Sellars, G.W. Murray, Harold Hayward, Joe O'Leary | | Try: Donald Cameron Con: Ernest Dive |
* Alexandra Park, Auckland Attendance: 6,000 Referee: J. Williams (Auckland)