Wellington Lions confirm wider coaching group
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Rugby Football Union [WRFU] has today confirmed the three assistant coaches who will assist the recently appointed head coach, Tamati Ellison, for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC competition....
Savea at centre for Wellington
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington Lions head coach, Leo Crowley, has made a handful of changes to his side ahead of their clash against Manawatu at Sky Stadium. Saturday marks the last of the round-robin fixtures, before the...
Wes Goosen set to earn his 50th cap as Wellington name a strong starting line up including both Savea brothers
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWes Goosen will return from injury to play his 50th game for the Lions in this Sunday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. The 24-year-old has been a fixture of the squad since making his...
Julian and Ardie Savea start in star studded Wellington line up
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThree All Blacks have been named in the Wellington Lions squad set to face Waikato at FMG Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Asafo Aumua, TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea are all included in the starting...
NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line. The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...
WATCH: Julian 'The Bus' Savea burning defenders
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJulian Savea ignited a brilliant play for Wellington Lions in the 49th minute, showing excellent pace to get on the outside of Northland's fullback Solomona Alaimalo before offloading to Trent Renata. Wellington...
Tuesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina name squad to face England and Georgia. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro and Tomás Lavanini return to the squad having missed the November Tests at the end of 2016 due to injury, while Benjamín...
Wellington Lions sign former Highlander Trent Renata
7 years ago by Wellington RugbyFormer Highlanders first-five Trent Renata will return to New Zealand to play for the Wellington Lions. The 29-year-old has been plying his trade for Italian first-division club Mogliano for the...
Pocock hat-trick seals Brumbies win
9 years ago by Rugby 365The Brumbies produced a commanding first-half performance to run out 31-18 winners over the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Round 11 match in Canberra on Friday. Racing to a 31-6 lead at half-time,...
Super Rugby Round11 Preview Part 1
9 years ago by Len KaplanEvery Super Rugby match is characterised by physical intensity, but with the level of skill differing from game to game. Every match in Round 11 should be competitive, but the heavyweight contests will...
