Representative Rugby

Wellington Lions v Waikato in facts and figures

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By Peter Marriott The Wellington Lions played Waikato in their opening 2020 National Provincial Championship fixture, losing 28-53. Some facts and figures related to that game below. Wellington lost its first match of the new season for the second year in a row. The last time this happened was back in 1998

Lions – Mooloo opener in NPC this Saturday

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Above: It was all and fun and games when the Wellington Lions beat Waikato in their last meeting last October in Wellington. PHOTO Hugh Pretorius. Mitre 10 Cup NPC Draws & Results HERE  The Wellington Lions open their 2020 National Provincial Championship season this Saturday afternoon against Waikato in Hamilton, kick-off 2.05pm. It's

Heartland Championship, National U19s and National 7s cut in 2020

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New Zealand Rugby media release: To help secure the future of the sport, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Provincial Unions have today cancelled all provincial representative rugby tournaments below the National Provincial Championship Farah Palmer Cup. The cancellations include the 2020 Heartland Championship, Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 Tournament,National Sevens Tournament

Hurricanes Hunters humble Crusaders

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Above: Flanker Brayden Iose runs in one of the Hurricanes nine tries. PHOTO: Joe from Tackld. The Hurricanes Hunters beat the Crusaders Development side 57-17 at a hot and sunny Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon. The Hunters outscored their opposites nine tries to three, after leading 24-7 at halftime. The Hurricanes Development side