Taranaki retain Ranfurly Shield

Taranaki have retained the Ranfurly Shield for the second successive week but had to battle hard against Hawke's Bay in New Plymouth to seal a 22-6 win.
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Preview: Taranaki v Hawke's Bay (RS)

Both Taranaki and Hawke's Bay have proud Ranfurly Shield traditions, but surprisingly in the six previous challenges between the pair only one has even been close. That's an oddity in a rivalry where neither team beats up on the other very often and tight games are common.
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