 The first game between the two Unions occurred in 1896 and bragging rights on the Coast now come via the Rundle Cup.Of the 37 challenge trophies contested by two provinces in New Zealand rugby it is of the longest continuous existence, it is also the second oldest provincial trophy after the Ranfurly Shield.WILLIAM ARTHUR RUNDLE (1874-1918)

Donor of the Rundle Cup

William Rundle was born on 24 April 1874 at No Town, a small mining settlement 25 km north-east of Greymouth.