Ardie Savea, Peter Lakai, Wellington Lions win big at NZR end of year awards

For the second straight year, Ardie Savea (Oriental-Rongotai) was named All Blacks Player of the Year. The Wellington Lions have been awarded the adidas National Men’s Team of the Year, for winning the Ranfurly Shield and the National Provincial Championship title, for the first time since 1981. https://clubrugby.smugmug.com/2022/2022-Representative-Rugby/14-October-Lions-54-v-Auckland-19-NPC-semi-final/i-WwbFS92/A The Wellington Lions celebrate a

New Zealand Rugby Awards this Thursday

New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) top performers of 2022 will be recognised at the ASB Rugby Awards this coming Thursday. The ASB Rugby Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge all those involved in the game and the achievements of our players, referees, and volunteers in 2022, NZR CEO Mark Robinson said. “We are