Wanganui having won the Meads Cup in 2008 it meant in 2009 the Wanganui side had a chance to challenge the Wellington side for the Ranfurly Shield for their 25th time and first since 2000.
The North Harbour Rugby Union NPC team won the Ranfurly Shield in 2006 for the first time in North Harbours history against Canterbury.
Ranfurly Shield, one of New Zealand's most important trophies in the sport of Rugby Union
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