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October 2024

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE - THE REUNION

When Bay of Plenty claimed the iconic Ranfurly Shield off Auckland in 2004, it sparked celebrations of epic proportions for the proud union and the BOP community. Sports Inc. was there on August 15, 2004, to capture history. The content formed a documentary named' Up for the Challenge' that played on Sky Sport. Fast-forward twenty years, and the Sports Inc. crew took the opportunity to catch up with the players, coaches, and fans. We hear how that special day was career changing for many, the enduring friendships, and how the coveted Ranfurly Shield holds a special place in the New Zealand sporting landscape. Many thanks to our sponsor partners, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, and Sky Sport for allowing us to tell this compelling story.....Up for the Challenge - The Reunion.

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AUGUST 2004....from the Sports Inc. archive.

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE...THE DAY THE BAY WON THE RANFURLY SHIELD!

From the Sports Inc. archive......On August 15, 2004 the Sports Inc. crew took an educated 'punt' that the might Bay of Plenty rugby team could win New Zealand rugby's most coveted trophy for the first time. Standing in the team's way was the holders, the traditionally powerful Auckland Rugby Union. We followed the team and fans pre/during/ and post the match and captured a moment of rugby history with our documentary 'Up for the Challenge'.

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