Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union says ‘genuine accident’ cause of broken Ranfurly Shield

The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union have voiced their devastation as their celebrations after winning the Ranfurly Shield left the Log of Wood destroyed.

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Ugh, stick and ball games.

God I wish this country would develop a culture
- Bread and circuses, are apparently our culture.
Video referred to in article is on twitter here.

Another article here claiming "white powder" on the shield.

Another image of white powder here.
- I am a Magpies supporter, and I apologise.
  
  Although, if the original shield could talk i'm sure it too would have some pretty debauched stories to tell.