Wellington

O'Donnell signs new deal with the Brumbies

Mercurial outside back Ben O’Donnell has signed a one-year contract extension with the Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies until the end of the 2025 season.   O’Donnell, 29, first joined...

Seilala Mapusua signs with Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika is excited to announce the appointment of Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua as Backs and Skills coach for the 2025 and 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific seasons.   The former...

Latest Super Rugby Pacific Player News

Ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season teams are finalising their player rosters Moana Pasifika Ardie Savea [pictured above] has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2027 and...

Wellington Fullback Tjay Clarke Signs with the Hurricanes

Flying high after bringing home the NPC title, Wellington fullback Tjay Clarke has signed with the Hurricanes for 2025. Born and raised in the Chatham Islands, with a population of some hundreds,...

Wellington Lions Thank Head Coach Alando Soakai

As we close the door on an incredibly successful 2024 season, Wellington Rugby Football Union want to acknowledge the remarkable legacy Wellington Lions Head Coach Alando Soakai leaves behind as he departs...

All Blacks XV team named for match against Munster

All Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan alongside Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh, Cory Jane and David Hill have named their All Blacks XV team to play Munster this Saturday at Thomond Park in Ireland. Du’Plessis...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Bay of Plenty

Wellington Lions name side for home final against Bay of Plenty

The Wellington Lions head into the NPC grand finale against Bay of Plenty this Saturday. The boys have secured themselves a home final at Sky Stadium, after finishing top of the table, and it’s...

History beckons in the NPC Final

History will be on the line for either team in the NPC final this weekend. Wellington will host Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon (2.30pm kickoff local). The Bay of Plenty Steamers will...

All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off

The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...