The Wellington team in 1904, the first winners of the Ranfurly Shield.  By Rolling Maul The general disquiet and disbelief expressed by New Zealanders following damage to the iconic “Ranfurly Shield” last weekend reflects a great respect for this country’s colonial history. The Shield recalls the colonial governorship of New Zealand’s thirteenth Governor, Lord Ranfurly, … Continue reading The Lord’s Colonial Taonga