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Canterbury
Rugby Football Union |
The Canterbury
Rugby Football Union is New Zealand's leading provincial side in the domestic NPC
First Division. Their outstanding record in recent seasons makes
Canterbury Rugby the most respected side playing today.
| 1997 |
Air New Zealand NPC Champions |
| 1998 |
Beaten Semi Finalists Air New Zealand NPC |
| 1999 |
5th Air New Zealand NPC |
| 2000 |
Air New Zealand NPC Champions |
| 2001 |
Air New Zealand NPC Champions |
Champions
of the World stocks an extensive range of Canterbury Rugby NPC merchandise,
including rugby jerseys, rugby shirts and training gear. Click here
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Canterbury
is long been the place where All
Blacks are created. Today the majority of players are current
and past All Blacks creating a side of great strength and character.
These include Justin Marshall, Greg Feek, Daryl Gibson, Mark
Hammett, Dave Hewett, Chris Jack, Norm Maxwell, Leon MacDonald,
Aaron Mauger, Nathan Mauger, Richard MacCaw, Andrew Merhtens, Caleb
Ralph, Scott Robertson, Mark Robinson, Greg Somerville and Ruben
Thorne.
The distinctive red and black rugby shirt is the most easily recognised one in any
tournament and continues to be very popular with supporters and
fans all around the world. Click here
for
ordering information.
CANTERBURY
AND NZ RUGBY HISTORY
In 1879, unions were formed in Canterbury and Wellington, indicating
that the game was becoming more formally organised. Other unions
soon followed but it was not until 1892 that the New Zealand Rugby
Football Union was formed to administer the game at national level.
Canterbury has two parts to its Union - Metropolitan and Country and
a fierce rivalry continues today when the two sides meet in their
annual clash.
THE RANFURLY SHIELD
The Canterbury Rugby
team are the current proud holders of this great icon of New Zealand Rugby.
They have one of the most successful records in this 100 year old
competition.
| Played |
Won |
Lost |
Holder Draw |
Challenge Draw |
For Points |
Against Points |
| 142 |
103 |
33 |
6 |
1 |
3391 |
1593 |
Canterbury's
longest tenure was in the period 1982 to 1985 when it held the
Shield for 25 matches
Canterbury Rugby Football Union Information Sheet
2002 NPC and Ranfurly Shield Schedule
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Date
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Day
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Match
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Venue
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Time
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17
July
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Wednesday
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Marlborough
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v
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Canterbury
(RS)
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Blenheim
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2:30pm
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24
July
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Wednesday
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Canterbury
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v
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Mid-Canterbury
(RS)
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Ashburton
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2:30pm
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9
August
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Friday
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Canterbury
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v
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East
Coast (RS)
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Christchurch
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7:35pm
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16
August
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Friday
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Wellington
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v
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Canterbury
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Wellington
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7:35pm
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24
August
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Saturday
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Bay
of Plenty
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v
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Canterbury
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(TBC)
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5.35pm
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31
August
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Saturday
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Canterbury
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v
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Southland
(RS)
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Christchurch
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7.35pm
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7
September
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Saturday
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Waikato
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v
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Canterbury
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Hamilton
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2:35pm
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13
September
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Friday
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Canterbury
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v
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Northland
(RS)
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Christchurch
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7:35pm
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20
September
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Friday
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Auckland
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v
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Canterbury
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Auckland
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7:35pm
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28
September
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Saturday
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Canterbury
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v
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North
Harbour (RS)
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Christchurch
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7.35pm
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4
October
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Friday
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Taranaki
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v
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Canterbury
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New
Plymouth
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7:35pm
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12
October
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Saturday
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Canterbury
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v
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Otago
(RS)
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Christchurch
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7:35pm
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18
–19 October 2001
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NPC Semi Finals
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26
October 2001
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NPC Final
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