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By Kevin McCarthy You ever watch games of rugby where the heart literally starts beating faster?’ Until last weekend, it had last happened twice last year – during the closing moments of the Ireland quarter and of course the final itself. I got a taste of it again in the Ellis Park
Tjay Clarke on the rise for 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 Lions hunting fifth bonus point and NPC winning streak record win over Stags on Saturday
Riley Higgins gets his fend away when Wellington and Southland last met in 2023. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures The Wellington Lions will be hunting their fifth straight win with maximum points when they face the Southland Stags at Jerry Collins on Saturday afternoon, while it would also be their 18th straight
Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 086: Brian Lloyd
Wellington Lions v Canterbury Stat Attack
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