Canterbury v Bay of Plenty - Ranfurly Shield and NPC round 3

'That hurt': Bay of Plenty captain emotional as Canterbury defend Shield

As Canterbury celebrated their Ranfurly Shield defence against Bay of Plenty in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, the Steamers’ captain Seuseu Naitoa Ah...

Canterbury v Bay of Plenty - Ranfurly Shield and NPC round 3

Follow live coverage of the NPC round and Ranfurly Shield clash between Canterbury and Bay of Plenty in Christchurch.

Canterbury hold off late BOP Shield challenge

Canterbury have held on in their first defence of this Ranfurly Shield tennure with a thrilling 33-28 win over Bay of Plenty in Christchurch.

NPC 2026 Round 3: Canterbury 33 - 28 Bay of Plenty

Canterbury have beaten Bay of Plenty 33-28 in their Round 3 clash today at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The Ranfurly Shield remains in Canterbury.