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The Hanan Shield is one of the most prestigious trophies in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1946, the Hanan Shield is based on a challenge system played between North Otago, South Canterbury and Mid Canterbury. The holding union must defend the Shield in challenge matches, and if a challenger defeats them, they become the new holder of the Shield.
The Hanan Shield is currently held by Mid Canterbury, who beat North Otago 25-22 on 6 October 2007, to reclaim the Shield for the first time since 1998. In a fiercely-contested clash in front of a record crowd at Oamaru's Centennial Arena, Mid Canterbury made the decisive break thanks to two stunning solo tries to young winger Brenton Connell, then hung on grimly in the final 20 minutes despite losing star midfielder Jack Umaga to a broken jaw. The match is generally considered to be among the most memorable clashes in the history of New Zealand domestic rugby.
[edit] Hanan Shield Overall Record (1946-2006)
- Draw goes down as a win to the holders
