Wellington Lions

Tjay Clarke in action for Petone against Ories earlier this season. Photo: Andy McArthur.  By Steven White Is Tjay Clarke currently the biggest over-achiever in the Wellington rugby? We ask that question in a positive way – the current Lions wing and fullback with the cool head, booming left boot and a

Wellington beat Canterbury 46-21 in their fourth round NPC match on Sunday at Rangiora. Some facts and figures by Peter Marriott. Round 4 v Canterbury: Won 46-21 The two sides have now met on 56 occasions in NPC matches. Wellington has won 28 times to Canterbury's 26. There have been two draws. Wellington

It is mild curiosity that Sunday’s fourth round NPC fixture between the Wellington Lions and the Canterbury Lambs is the fourth consecutive match between these sides played in Christchurch. One of those matches was the 2022 final but the other two were also round-robin games, so if the red and black

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