The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union have voiced their devastation as their celebrations after winning the Ranfurly Shield left the Log of Wood destroyed.

This is an almost 120 year old Rugby Union trophy that got dropped and split in two.

Video referred to in article is on twitter here.

Another article here claiming “white powder” on the shield.

Another image of white powder here.

  • @theboyEnglish
    2•9 months ago

    This is why, iirc, the top 14 hand out a replica.

    Edit: and don’t forget the Calcutta cup being used as a soccer ball outside the Balmoral hotel back in 1990