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!['An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly Shield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly Shield
Questions continue to swirl about the powdery substance snapped on the broken Shield.
![A brief history of trophy desecration in Aotearoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
A brief history of trophy desecration in Aotearoa
How do you work so hard for something, then break it? Quite easily, it seems.
![Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says
The white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.
![Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations
A Hawke’s Bay player has been charged as the fallout continues from their Shield win.
!['One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original
'They’ve lost the respect for what the Shield was or should be.'
![Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Ranfurly Shield badly damaged as Hawke's Bay celebrate regaining Log of Wood
Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield from Wellington on Saturday afternoon.
![Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Parade for the Shield in Hawke’s Bay? Not until it’s fixed
A social media video shows the Shield broken into pieces.
![In pictures: The Magpies' Ranfurly Shield celebrations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
In pictures: The Magpies' Ranfurly Shield celebrations
Scenes of jubilation amid the blood, sweat and beers are what Shield rugby is all about.
![Hawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted try](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Hawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted try
Wellington looked to have sealed it with a try in the 73rd minute.
![Battle of the Bays will be an epic clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Battle of the Bays will be an epic clash
The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union doesn't need a lot of marketing tactics to sell this one.
![Magpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitz](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Magpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitz
Life on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.
![NPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NPC Battle of the Bays: Free tickets going fast for Magpies v Steamers at McLean Park
Thousands of free tickets have already gone as the possibility of a full house looms.
![How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
![NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2
Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC
![Passing the buck: How All Blacks halfback raised funds for Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Passing the buck: How All Blacks halfback raised funds for Hawke's Bay
Brad Weber's passes equated to Cyclone Gabrielle relief funds for his province.
![Rugby: Brad Weber gets home Magpies game before the big trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Rugby: Brad Weber gets home Magpies game before the big trip
It'll be a big Wednesday night game at McLean Park with a flying Magpie.
![Last-gasp penalty try sees Hawke’s Bay edge Counties Manukau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Last-gasp penalty try sees Hawke’s Bay edge Counties Manukau
Magpies conceded just seven penalties to 11 for Counties.
![Brad Weber starts for Magpies: Will it be his last game for Hawke's Bay?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Brad Weber starts for Magpies: Will it be his last game for Hawke's Bay?
Weber will get to play his 43rd and possibly final match on Friday night.
![All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
All Blacks announce World Cup squad in Napier, Retallick still sole Hawke's Bay rep
About 1000 All Blacks fans descended on the team announcement in Napier.
![Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Magpies' Battle of the Bays poised for major cyclone fundraiser
A sponsor has been lined up for the fundraising derby.
![Rugby: Hawke's Bay Magpies squad named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=782)
Rugby: Hawke's Bay Magpies squad named
A squad of 36 has been named for the 2023 NPC season.