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Weary Dunlop Shield
The Weary Dunlop Shield is contested between the NSW Waratahs and Melbourne Rebels and is awarded to the victor of each contest between the two teams.

The Shield was introduced in 2011 on the entry of the Melbourne Rebels into the Australian Conference of Super Rugby.

Named in honour of Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop, who represented Australia and Victoria in rugby union and served as a medical officer in World War II, In 2008 Sir Edward Dunlop was inducted into the ARU Hall of Fame for making a major contribution to the game of rugby and demonstrating outstanding ability, sportsmanship, commitment, character and personal contribution to his team and to the game in his era.