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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Full time and Otago have ran out 26-19 winners against Waikato. Also they have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 57 years. The Otago players can't contain their emotions and have pulled off a huge shock. A tight game which was contested by 2 great teams. Thanks for following on Ultimate Rugby.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Currently in the 83rd minute here. Superb defence from Otago.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

In the final play of the match, Waikato pushing for the draw. Otago trying to hold on and win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1957.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Try Otago. Tj Ioane puts Otago in the lead after he peeled off the ruck and bundled over. Conversion is good and Otago now lead 26-19. 15 minutes remain.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Otago go level. Hayden Parker levels the scores from 15 yards out. Very tight game at the moment.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Waikato take the lead. Renata again from the boot to put his side 19-16 up with 25 minutes remaining.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Waikato are now level. Renata kicks over his 3rd penalty to level the scores at 16-16. 30 minutes remain.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

First 5 minutes of this half have been very messy. Ball has been lost by both sides far too much.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Tight call here, Waikato seem to have gone over for their second try but the TMO rules it out as apparently there is a forward pass in the build up. Tight call but that's half time and Otago lead 16-13.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Try Waikato. Off the scrum the ball goes out the backs and finds Renata who breaks through the Otago defence and creates a 2 on 1 he pops the ball off to Mikkelson who goes over for his sides first try. Otago still lead 16-13.