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Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union says ‘genuine accident’ cause of broken Ranfurly Shield (www.rnz.co.nz)

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This is an almost 120 year old Rugby Union trophy that got dropped and split in two.

Video referred to in article is on twitter here.

Another article here claiming "white powder" on the shield.

Another image of white powder here.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I believe it was the first time, the old wood was pretty knackered apparently. Its oak, so should be pretty hardy, which is why I wonder if there was a defect and its split along that when it took a knock on the floor.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/132760483/a-new-log-o-wood-ranfurly-shield-undergoes-major-restoration-as-old-version-is-retired

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Looking at the picture halfway down the article, the grain is pretty noticeable which makes me wonder if the growth rings are pretty spread apart which indicates faster growth. I'm not much of a wood worker but from what I know the tighter growth rings are usually an indication of slower growth & stronger wood.