Dane Coles with start in the 3rd/4th playoff, but Ardie Savea, who picked up a knee injury against England is out. All Blacks team: Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam …
A number of Wellington sports clubs are featured in a nationwide survey that has revealed nearly two-thirds of them are either losing money or just breaking even. RNZ story by …
Touch, rugby, football and cricket – let’s hope we get those forecasted fine breaks! The annual Pasifika Choice Family Touch Tournament is on at Hutt Park, Seaview from 9.00am through …
Twelve All Blacks, including four Hurricanes centurions, are part of a strong established lineup that welcomes just six new players for the 2019 Investec Super Rugby season. Hurricanes captain Dane …
The season is over for the Wellington Lions after they were beaten 38-17 in their Mitre 10 Cup premiership semi-final by Auckland at Eden Park on Saturday. News from WRFU …
The Wellington Pride will be playing in the Women’s Farah Palmer Cup Premiership division in 2019 after a home win in the Championship final over Otago Spirit at Jerry Collins …
Wellington Pride win Championship final, advance to Premiership Read More »
It was not a good weekend for North Harbour rugby. The Wellington Lions’ decisive victory over Taranaki on Friday night saw them secure their semi-final sport for the Mitre 10 …
Wellington Pride secure home final after defeat of Hibiscus Read More »
The Mitre 10 Cup premiership semi-finals are next on the Wellington Lions schedule for 2018 after a convincing 34-10 win over the newly relegated Taranaki side in New Plymouth last …
Lions set for semis, Taranaki for relegation after 34-10 win Read More »
Loose forward Vaea Fifita will return to the starting line-up tonight for the Wellington Lions in their crucial last Mitre 10 premiership round robin match against Taranaki in New Plymouth. …
Fifita and Coles return to Lions for must-win match tonight Read More »
Wellington Pride beat Taranaki: 118 to 0 Wellington Development beat Canterbury: 41 to 19
Home Game Wellington Pride vs Taranaki; Porirua Park 1, 1.00pm Away Game Wellington Development vs Canterbury; Sheldon Park, Christchurch, 1.00pm Congratulations to Wellington U16 Development who won the Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council Saracens …
Representative rugby draw for Saturday 6 October Read More »
The Lions looked good, getting well away from Auckland early in the second half of last night’s Mitre 10 Cup premiership match at Westpac Stadium. But Wellington’s 70 per cent …
Lions let Auckland off the hook after strong start Read More »
The Wellington Pride have booked a home game for the Women’s National Provincial Championship semi-final in a fortnight’s time with their 50-10 win over North Harbour Hibiscus on Saturday. The …
The Tasman Mako held on for a narrow 28-22 Mitre 10 Cup premiership win over the Wellington Lions at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. Story from WRFU The win, which …
Loose forward Galu Taufale will captain the Wellington Lions when they meet Tasman in Saturday night’s Mitre 10 Cup premiership match at Westpac Stadium. News from WRFU Taufale takes over …
Galu Taufale to lead Lions against Tasman tonight Read More »
Wellington Pride beat North Harbour; 50 to 10 Wellington Development beat Hawkes Bay; 59 to 31 Wellington Centurions U18 beat Wairarapa Bush U18; 50 to 10 Wellington Samoans lost to Wellington Community U18; 19 …
Representative rugby results for Saturday 29 September Read More »
Metlink have scheduled extra services after the Mitre 10 Cup Rugby game between Wellington Lions and Tasman Mako at Westpac stadium on Saturday night. Gates open from 5.30pm, with the …
Extra trains scheduled after Lions vs Tasman game Read More »
Home Games Wellington Samoans vs Wellington Community U18; Porirua Park 1, 12.00pm Wellington U13 vs Auckland U13; Porirua Park 1, 1.45pm Away Games Wellington Pride vs North Harbour; Windsor Park, …
Representative Rugby draw for the week beginning Saturday 29 September Read More »
The Wellington Lions have brought themselves back up to third place in the Mitre 10 Cup rankings with a thumping 49-7 win against Manawatu Turbos. by Luke Jackson Wellington immediately …
Young Wellington Lions’ midfielder Billy Proctor has signed a five-year deal with the Hurricanes. The contract is the longest offered in the club’s history since the Super Rugby era began …
Billy Proctor signs on for five years with Hurricanes Read More »
Wellington U13 beat Horowhenua Kapiti U14; 61 to 19 Wellington Development lost to Tasman; 39 to 46 Wellington U16A beat Manawatu; 34 to 14 Wellington U16 Dev beat Horowhenua Kapiti; 64 to 14 Wellington …
Representative Rugby results for Saturday 22 September Read More »
The Northern United Women’s team were the significant winners at the 2018 Wellington Community Rugby Awards at the Harbourside Function Centre on Wednesday night. Northern United, winners of the Rebecca …
Northern United women’s squad win big at Wellington rugby awards Read More »
Saturday 22 September Home Games Wellington U13 vs Horowhenua Kapiti U14: Porirua Park 2, 11.00am Wellington Development vs Tasman: Porirua Park 1, 12.00pm Away Games Wellington U16A vs Manawatu: Playford …
Representative rugby draw for the week beginning 22 September Read More »
Wellington Pride beat Otago, 38 – 10 Wellington U19 lost to North Harbour , 10 – 21 Wellington Samoan lost to Hawkes Bay Saracens, 19 – 43 Wellington Centurions beat Manawatu Development, …
Representative Rugby results for Saturday 15 September Read More »
The Wellington Lions turned on their best performance to date in the Mitre 10 Cup season to defeat Counties Manukau 53-12 at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe. The Lions retained the …
Lions dominate Steelers to retain Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy Read More »
Metlink are adding extra services for the test match between the All Blacks and the Springboks at Westpac Stadium tonight. Gates open at 5.30pm for the 7:35pm kickoff, and there …
Extra public transport for All Blacks’ game [updated] Read More »
Home Games Wellington Pride vs Otago, Porirua Park 1, 11.30am Wellington Samoan vs Hawkes Bay Saracens; Hutt Rec 1, 12.00pm Wellington Centurions vs Manawatu Development; Hutt Rec 1, 1.45pm Wellington …
Representative rugby draw for Saturday 15 September Read More »
The Wellington under-19 men’s rugby side lost 39-22 to Canterbury in Taupo yesterday in the Jock Hobbs Memorial National tournament and will now play off for bronze. Despite holding Canterbury …
Wellington U19 to play for third place this Sunday Read More »
At fundraising event Pups in the Park, dogs and their owners enjoyed watching the Wellington Lions beat North Harbour on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Story and photos by Luke …
A late surge from the Wellington Lions secured the home team a 35-23 bonus point win over North Harbour at Westpac Stadium this afternoon. The second Lions game for the …
Lions bounce back from Waikato loss with bonus point win over Harbour Read More »
The results for Wellington representative teams from games on Saturday 8 September. Wellington Pride beat Canterbury, 43-38 Wellington Samoan beat Wellington Maori, 36-22 Wellington Centurions lost to Hawkes Bay Saracens, 25-33 …
Representative rugby results from Saturday 8 September Read More »
Home Games Wellington Maori Development vs Kapiti Development; Hutt Rec 1, 12.30pm Wellington Pride vs Canterbury; Porirua Park 1, 1.00pm Wellington Samoan Women vs Wellington Tongan Women; Porirua Park 2, …
Representative Rugby Draw for Saturday 8 September Read More »
The Wellington Lions lost their fourth match of a very uneven Mitre 10 Cup rugby season, beaten 43-31 by Waikato in Hamilton last night. by Luke Jackson Despite scoring three …
With two All Blacks back in the line up, the Wellington Lions brought themselves back into the campaign with a 40-0 lead over the Southland Stags by the end of …
All Blacks TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea will join the Wellington Lions squad for tomorrow night’s home game against Southland. The Wellington Lions have returned home with their tails between …
The Wellington Lions made a great start to the Mitre 10 Premiership rugby season against Otago yesterday, with two converted tries inside the first seven minutes and finishing 34-16. by …
Lions dominate Otago in first Premiership season game Read More »
The Wellington Lions will kick off their Mitre 10 Cup Rugby Premiership season by hosting Otago at Westpac Stadium this Sunday. by Luke Jackson This season is especially promising for …
The 2018 Wellington Lions line up has been revealed, with centre Matt Proctor, 25, chosen as leader of the team. Procter will step in for Brad Shields, who is now …
Matt Proctor replaces Brad Shields as Lions captain Read More »
The Hurricanes have six members in the All Blacks squad for Saturday’s test against the Wallabies. Hurricanes TJ Perenara and Ardie Saviea will take the field against the Wallabies on …
Six Hurricanes selected in this season’s All Black Squad Read More »
A dominant first half set up Old Boys University to defend their Jubilee Cup after they defeated Norths 37-31 at the Petone Recreation Ground on Saturday. WELLINGTON RUGBY OBU hang …
Old Boys hang on to Jubilee Cup for a second year Read More »
Rugby, glow worms, symphonic winds, waste dating and comedy are events on offer for your Friday night in Wellington. It’s Super Rugby play-off time as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs …
With just three rounds to go before the semi-finals, the push to the playoffs of the Jubilee Cup and Hardham Cup premier men’s rugby contests intensifies this weekend. Several of …
Playoff hopes beckon in final premier rugby rounds Read More »