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The Wellington Lions gather in one of their last huddles of the year on Saturday at Porirua Park. Photo: @Braydzmedia_ That is the end of the 15s season for 2025 for rugby in Wellington and most players. The exception being those who are still involved in the Heartland Championship. The Wellington Lions

Stanley Solomon runs around to score in Wellington's record-breaking win over Southland on Sunday, against some of his future teammates when he joins the Highlanders later this year. Photo: Stewart Baird. The rugby spotlight falls on Whanganui this week with the three-day HYRC U16s tournament.  There has already been one round

Members of the Wellington Centurions side after their 116-point match against Canterbury B on Saturday, a positive way to finish the season for most of this side. Photo: Andy McArthur.  Updated:  It’s the last week of winter, with the spring equinox coming up this weekend, and with it the 2025 rugby

General action from the match on Saturday at Ngati Toa Domain between the Wellington Fijians and Manawatu Pasifika. Photo: Stewart Baird.  The Wellington Centurions men’s team have scored 163 points in their last two outings, but their final fixture of their campaign against the Canterbury B team could be their sternest