Rundle Cup

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The Rundle Cup is a rugby trophy contested between the West Coast and Buller rugby unions. It replaced the Molloy Cup.[1] Of the 37 challenge trophies contested by two provinces in New Zealand rugby it is of the longest continuous existence,[2] it is also the second oldest provincial trophy after the Ranfurly Shield.

Origins[]

The Rundle Cup was donated to the West Coast provincial union during their Annual General Meeting at the Albion Hotel on 24 May 1911 by William Rundle as a trophy for Buller-West Coast matches.[3] Rundle was a local business man in the mining industry and former player for the Grey Football Club. He later perished on the frontline in France during World War One.[4] The first contest for the cup was held in 1911 in Westport and was won by Buller.

Former Holders[]

Won Union Venue Score
1911 Buller Westport
1999 West Coast Greymouth 29-12
04-09-2004 Buller Greymouth 24-12
03-09-2005 Buller Westport 24-12
16-09-2006 Buller Greymouth 17-16
20-09-2008 Buller Greymouth 20-19
12-09-2009 West Coast Greymouth 26-20

Current Holders[]

West Coast are the current holders of the Rundle Cup after beating Buller 34-28 at Westport on September 22nd, 2018.[5]

Next Match[]

The next fixture for the Rundle Cup is uncertain as, as both teams can be placed in different sides of the draw in the Heartland Championship

References[]

  1. ^ Grey River Argus, 14 September 1910
  2. ^ Rugby News vol 40 issue 10 page 15
  3. ^ Grey River Argus, 24 May 1911
  4. ^ Grey River Argus, 15 May 1918
  5. ^ "Heartland Championship".
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