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Viliami Fine playing for the Southland Stags in last Sunday's National Provincial Championship opener against Waikato. PHOTO: Debbie Fahey Photography. By Steven White Viliami Fine will be returning to his backyard should he get the opportunity to play against the Wellington Lions next weekend in Southland’s Ranfurly Shield challenge at the
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Rich history of matches between Wellington and Otago in NPC and first-class rugby
Wellington Lions v Northland Stat Attack
The Wellington Lions played their third round NPC match this past Saturday against Northland. Some facts and figures from the game by Peter Marriott below. Round 3 v Northland: Lost 6-15 Unusually, both sides failed to score points during the second half of the match. For Wellington it was the second match in
Bruce Kauika-Petersen bringing experience to Northland
Bruce Kauika-Petersen playing for Northern United against Marist St Pat's in last year's Jubilee Cup semi-final. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. By Steven White Bruce Kauika-Petersen will be a well-known player amongst the visiting Northland Taniwha squad this Saturday afternoon at Jerry Collins Stadium, having played numerous matches at this venue for various
Aidan Morgan and Wellington Lions starting 2022 season this Sunday
Aidan Morgan making a break for Wellington in their first-class friendly at Porirua Park last year. By Steven White Last year the Wellington Lions lost five matches in the National Provincial Championship by scores inside a converted try. High on the heartbreak scale amongst those defeats was their second round 37-43 loss