The next Ranfurly Shield challenge is on Saturday, 2 August 2025, when Taranaki defends the Shield against Northland at Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth, with a 7:05 PM NZST kickoff. This is the first Ranfurly Shield defense of the 2025 season following Taranaki's victory over Tasman to win the Shield on 6 October 2024.