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Lions looking for Steely performance in silverware defence on Saturday night

by clubrugby - August 31, 2023

The Wellington Lions after their win over the Counties Manukau Steelers in 2019, with the Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy. PHOTO: Mike Lewis Pictures. The Wellington Lions have shown both their defensive mettle and attacking prowess in their recent two National Provincial Championship matches that rounded off their Storm Week. After beating Tasman

Aisle be Back: Storm Week, NZR+, the Ranfurly Shield and the Rugby World Cup

by clubrugby - August 25, 2023

By Kevin McCarthy I learned something new this week, which for an old person , apparently is a good thing in staving off imminent dementia. This is the phrase, Storm Week, which honestly I had never heard before. This is when scheduling means you end up – in the NPC in

Viliami doing Fine in Southland

by clubrugby - August 10, 2023

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

Rich history of matches between Wellington and Otago in NPC and first-class rugby

by clubrugby - August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

I see you. A try is awarded to former Lions prop Alex Fidow as teammates celebrate in Wellington's clash with Otago in 2020. This article below is an update of a similar offering to that published here on this website three years ago. The Wellington Lions travel to Dunedin this coming Saturday

Wellington Lions v Northland Stat Attack

by clubrugby - August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

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