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By Kevin McCarthy A bit of heresy here. Would it be that bad if Tasman held onto the Shield for a bit longer? Meaning the Lions would not win this weekend. It was definitely a highlight of the year to watch those last few minutes of the match against Hawke’s Bay,
Year: 2024
Wellington Lions v Otago stat attack (and Wellington’s 3,000th NPC try)
Above: Fulltime in the match. Image credit Sky Sport - watch the match highlights HERE The Wellington Lions defeated Otago on Wednesday night in their latest NPC match. Some facts and figures from the game below by Peter Marriott. Round 5 v Otago (Wednesday): Won 32-28 The Wellington Lions and Otago have now
Wellington Lions preparing for 50th Ranfurly Shield challenge on Sunday
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 087: Guy Bowers
With Wellington challenging Tasman this coming Sunday for the Ranfurly Shield, this week’s history profile is with a former Nelson College First XV captain who made the All Blacks whilst representing Wellington in 1953 after only two Wellington A matches and who would not play for Wellington again and moved
Midweek match for the Mike Gibson Trophy between Wellington Lions and Otago
The Wellington Lions and Otago meet in Dunedin tonight for their 'storm week' Wednesday night fixture at Dunedin Stadium. The Lions will be playing for their sixth straight wing to start their season, with one eye on the Ranfurly Shield challenge next Sunday against Tasman. As such a number of players