'That hurt': Bay of Plenty captain emotional as Canterbury defend Shield

Home / Sport / Rugby / NPCUpdatedChristopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·15 Aug, 2026 04:47 AM3 mins to read‌Canterbury held on to beat Bay of Plenty 33-28 in Christchurch. Video / Sky SportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.As Canterbury celebrated their Ranfurly Shield defence against Bay of Plenty in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, the Steamers’ captain Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi let the emotions of the loss hit him.

Canterbury held on for a 33-28 win after a spirited Bay of Plenty fightback in the second half

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'That hurt': Bay of Plenty captain emotional as Canterbury defend Shield

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