Rugby titans remember shield battles

Left, it was an emotional reunion when Des Chitty held the Ranfurly Shield again after more than 50 years. Pictured holding the shield is his wife Barbara. Des excelled as a prop and lock during his playing days.  Des, with his former rugby teammates, from left, Rod Jones, Dave Moore, Hugh Harvey and Ian Ward. More than half a century after helping defend the Ranfurly Shield for Northland (then called North Auckland), former representative rugby player Desmond Chitty has been reunited with the famous trophy, in an emotional visit surrounded by family and old teammates. When the Ranfurly Shield...