6 The Ranfurly Shield - rugby is moved by goalposts

The most famous New Zealand sports trophy. This wooden, challenge shield was presented by the Governor-General, the Earl of Ranfurly, around the turn of the last century.

It initially sported a picture of a soccer game on the centrepiece. These days, an independent inquiry would be needed to sort the picture out, but back then, they simply drew in a couple of goalposts on top of the soccer goals.

(There might soon be calls to take the goalposts off since there is so much kicking in rugby).

Ranfurly legends are plenty, but not from recent times. The Log o' Wood has lost its revered place in New Zealand life.

The most famous upset occurred when Marlborough beat Canterbury in 1973. Controversies included North Auckland refusing late season challenges in 1978 - a move which led to their famous shield coach Ted Griffin boycotting games in protest.

The rest of the country has been getting its own back ever since by stealing Northland's best players and threatening to throw the team out of the first division. Forgiveness, guys. It's time to let bygones be bygones.