The Ranfurly Shield is touring Otago and is being shown to local communities, including students at Trinity Catholic College. Otago Daily Times reports that pupils James Black and Mana Moata’ane lift the shield as part of the visit, with other students watching. The article describes the outing as an opportunity to get the trophy out around the community. The report includes a photograph taken during the event, showing the students involved and indicating the shield’s continued public exposure during the tour. No match details are provided in the available text, and the focus is on the community viewing experience rather than sporting results. The piece presents the event as a chance for young people to see the Ranfurly Shield in person and be part of the ceremonial handling of the trophy during the Otago tour.
Ranfurly Shield tours Otago with Trinity Catholic College pupils viewing the trophy
The Ranfurly Shield is touring Otago and is being shown to local communities, including students at Trinity Catholic College. Otago Daily Times reports that pupils James Black and Mana Moata’ane lift...
- The Ranfurly Shield is touring Otago.
- Students at Trinity Catholic College take part in a shield viewing event.
- Pupils James Black and Mana Moata’ane lift the shield during the visit.
- Other students watch the lifting of the trophy.
- The article emphasizes getting the shield out around the community.
Trinity Catholic College pupils James Black and Mana Moata’ane lift the Ranfurly Shield yesterday, watched by (from left) Noah Kettish and Sam Marslin, all 16. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A shield well travelled.
12 hours agoTrinity Catholic College pupils James Black and Mana Moata’ane lift the Ranfurly Shield yesterday, watched by (from left) Noah Kettish and Sam Marslin, all 16. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A shield well travelled.
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