Representative Rugby – Page 46

Rugby to roar this weekend, with College Finals, Representative and U85kg matches and Lions at home

by clubrugby - August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Leo the Lion and the British Isles lions mascot at Athletic Park ahead of their match in 1966. Wellington won 20-6. This photo has nothing to do with the preview below, but we found it in our archives so here it is. By Scott MacLean & Adam Julian. Updated: Rugby is

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Argentina 2.0

by clubrugby - August 16, 2024

By Kevin McCarthy I predict a Bring Back Fozzie sign will be waved on Saturday at Eden Park. Such is the (all) black humour we may need in the rest of the season. Of course, it wasn’t meant to be this way, yet the Razor honeymoon is already cut short. I wrote

Brad Shields and Lions ready to host defending champs on Sunday

by clubrugby - August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Brad Shields playing against North Harbour last September. The Lions return there on Sunday for their first home NPC fixture of the year. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White Talismanic Wellington Lions loose forward Brad Shield says the Lions were happy to earn a first up bonus point win against Auckland

Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 083: Colin Loader

by clubrugby - August 14, 2024

Colin James Loader was a leading player in Wellington in the early to mid-1950s who left a brief but meaningful footprint on Wellington rugby, as both a player and a coach. Loader was also an All Black on the 1953-54 northern hemisphere. Though highly talented and skilful his elevation to the

Wellington Lions v Auckland Stat Attack

by clubrugby - August 13, 2024

The Wellington Lions opened their 2024 National Provincial Championship season with a bonus point 29-21 shutout win over Auckland at Eden Park. Some facts and figures from the match by Peter Marriott below: Round 1 v Auckland: Won 29-21 Wellington and Auckland did not meet in 2023. Wellington and Auckland have met 50 times