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Billy Proctor, Pepesana Patafilo and TJ Perenara in action in last weekend's Ranfurly Shield defence against Waikato. Updates: There is no rugby in Wellington this weekend. The closest fans can travel to get their fix is Levin where Horowhenua-Kapiti host the Whanganui Butcher Boys in their seventh round Heartland Championship fixture
Wellington Lions
Desperation, Defence, Delany
By Adam Julian The last time Wellington held opponents try-less in consecutive games before 2022 was in 1999. Caleb Delany wasn't even born in 1999 but the blindside flanker has been an integral part of a new-found Lions fortress. The Ranfurly Shield is safe for the summer following a 34-6 account of
When Wellington won the Ranfurly Shield off Waikato, ushering in 50 days of fanfare
Wellington left wing Ron Jarden scoring a try for Wellington against Otago in their third challenge of 1953. Jarden scored all the points for Wellington in their successful challenge against Waikato three weeks earlier. August and September 1953 were heady days for not only Wellington’s rugby fans, but the city’s community
