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UPDATED: The rugby continues on a narrower front around Wellington and the lower North Island on Saturday. Starting in the Johnsonville sector, the Fijian Flyers are hosting a 'Mini-7s Tournament' at Lyndhurst Park (a change from Helston Park as previously stated). Five sides are in action from 9.00am to 3.00pm, with Hutt
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Lions supporters marking 21 years since last NPC title win
Today marks the 21st anniversary since Wellington last won the National Provincial Championship. They won in 1978, 1981, 1986 and, most recently, on 21 October 2000 when they beat Canterbury 34-29 in the final in Christchurch. Unlike those previous three winning seasons, and most recently 1986 when they won every game (albeit
Wellington Lions v Manawatu stat attack
By Peter Marriott The Wellington Lions beat Manawatu in their most recent NPC match, also for the Coronation Cup. Some facts and figures from the game below: Round 7: v Manawatu: Won 36-16 Wellington's record in all NPC matches is now played 474, won 295 (62.2%), lost 167 and drawn 12. Wellington's record
