Wellington Lions

By Steven White and Peter Marriott  Wellingtonians, Huttites and Poriruaians have a spring in their steps this week because the region’s rugby team is on a tear, having won their sixth straight NPC win of the season on Wednesday night and with a Ranfurly Shield challenge this coming Sunday to

The Wellington Lions and Otago meet in Dunedin tonight for their 'storm week' Wednesday night fixture at Dunedin Stadium. The Lions will be playing for their sixth straight wing to start their season, with one eye on the Ranfurly Shield challenge next Sunday against Tasman. As such a number of players

Captain for the second match in a row, Peter Umaga-Jensen touched down for his 19th try in 61 appearances for Wellington. The Wellington Lions defeated the Southland Stags at home on Sunday. Some facts and figures from the game by Peter Marriott: Round 5 v Southland: Won 36-12 These two sides have now

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