Mitre10 Highlights: Otago v Wellington (Round 2)
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIt was a cracking encounter between Otago and Wellington as both teams looked for their second wins of the competition. Otago blitzed to a 2 try lead after two misses at goals by Fletcher, but after those...
Mitre 10 Highlights: Hawke's Bay v Wellington (Round 1)
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby9 try game as Wellington beat the hosts by 10 points in a game that lifted to another level in the 2nd half. Great pieces of individual brilliance were not enough for the Magpies as the Lions open...
Hawke's Bay hang onto Log 'o Wood
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHawke's Bay retained the Ranfurly Shield after securing a deserved 36-14 win over Wellington in Napier on Thursday. Wellington were competitive during the early stages and, despite a converted try from...
Seven-try Counties hammer Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCounties Manukau made light work of Wellington on Saturday winning their ITM Cup match 55-7 win in Pukekohe. The homeside, who are just one place above bottom-placed Wellington in the standings, were...
ITM Cup live updates: Counties Manukau v Wellington
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFollow LIVE coverage as Counties Manukau host Wellington in their ITM Cup match in Pukekohe. Kick off is at 5:35pm (NZT)Pre-matchAll Black Victor Vito makes a welcome return to the Wellington pack. ...
Tasman cruise past Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWellington's dismal season suffered a fresh blow on Sunday as they lost 42-20 to Tasman at Westpac Stadium. This was the Lions' sixth straight defeat as the Makos were simply too good for them, running...
Willie Ripia the next cab of the rank for winless Lions
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFormer Taranaki and Bay of Plenty first five-eighth Willie Ripia has been called in to the Wellington Lions as they prepare to face Tasman at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Ripia, who was part of the Highlanders...
