Desperation, Defence, Delany

By Adam Julian The last time Wellington held opponents try-less in consecutive games before 2022 was in 1999. Caleb Delany wasn't even born in 1999 but the blindside flanker has been an integral part of a new-found Lions fortress. The Ranfurly Shield is safe for the summer following a 34-6 account of

The Monday Wrap 12 September (news and information to start the new rugby week)

The Wellington Lions with the Mike Gibson Memorial Trophy after their 32-26 win over Otago yesterday. Anyone in Wellington game enough for a road-trip the Napier this coming Saturday? The Wellington Lions have a rare Ranfurly Shield challenge. The game against the Hawke's Bay Magpies kicks off at 7.05pm Saturday at McLean

Club and College Rugby Awards 2022

Few guesses required for what our club rugby Match of the Season was, and our Premier Try of the Season. Here, Petone's Tupou Sopoaga charges down a Brandyn Laursen attempted pot to set in motion a crazy finish to their McBain Shield match. Petone won 27-20. PHOTO: Andy McArthur.  By