The Hawke's Bay Rugby Union have voiced their devastation as their celebrations after winning the Ranfurly Shield left the Log of Wood destroyed.

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.

  • TagMeInSkipIGotThis@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    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.