Wellington Rugby

22/10/2026

#4 in the NPC50 greatest players 🔥

Wing. All Black. Rugby's first global superstar, across three unions.

• Counties Manukau, 1994 to 1999: 26 NPC games, 15 tries, 75 points, 69% win rate
• Wellington, 2000 to 2003: 20 NPC games, 13 tries, 65 points, 60% win rate
• North Harbour, 2006: 4 NPC games, 75% win rate
• NPC career: 50 games, 28 tries, 140 points, 66% win rate
• NPC title: 2000 with Wellington
• Panel ranks: fans #8, players = #5, media = #2

See the full countdown 👉 https://npc50.nz

21/10/2026

Let’s get behind Soody! Cast your vote for him in the Farmlands Rural Rugby Legends competition!

🚨 VOTE FOR SOODY! 🔴⚪

The billboard might be a joke… but the reason behind it is serious!

Soody is a finalist in the Farmlands Rural Rugby Legends competition, and we want to see him get the recognition he deserves.

Soody is a great servant of rugby and, more importantly, a great servant of the Red Machine.

His contribution goes well beyond what happens on a Saturday afternoon. It’s about turning up, helping out, giving his time, supporting players and doing the many jobs that need doing to keep our rugby club strong.

He’s the sort of person every rugby club needs — someone who gives back, gets stuck in and helps make the club what it is. That commitment deserves to be celebrated. ❤️🤍

Now it’s our turn to get behind him!

🗳️ VOTE FOR SOODY HERE:
👉 https://www.farmlands.co.nz/rural-rugby-legends-vote

There’s also a major club upgrade up for grabs, so let’s give Soody the recognition he deserves and do our bit for the Red Machine along the way.

📣 Cast your vote, share this post, and spread the word

21/10/2026

Five seasons of backing the Lions. Thank you, PaySauce!

Proudly headquartered in Wellington, PaySauce continued its support as the Lions’ back-of-shorts sponsor throughout the 2026 NPC campaign, marking five seasons as a valued partner.

Beyond helping small businesses simplify payroll, PaySauce supports charities, grassroots sports clubs and community groups across New Zealand and the Pacific.

Thank you to the entire PaySauce team for your continued commitment to the Lions and our community!

Full for release click - https://tinyurl.com/y4v65we4

PaySauce

18/10/2026

Brandon Intermediate and Tawa Intermediate had their annual 7s game against each other last Friday.

This was also a warmup game for their tournament in Palmerston North where they will play against teams from surrounding regions.

Tawa have attended for a couple years now, but this will be Brandon’s first time going, Brandon also won the Robbie Fruean shield this year.

Good luck to both teams!

BIS

16/10/2026

#9 in the NPC50 greatest players 🔥

Wing. All Black. A corner at Athletic Park still carries his name.

• Wellington, 1976 to 1986: 76 NPC games, 53 tries, 212 points, 69% win rate
• All matches for Wellington: 117 games, 98 tries
• NPC titles: 1978, 1981 and 1986
• Ranfurly Shield: won in 1981, held into 1982
• Panel ranks: fans #24, players = #5, media = #14

See the full countdown 👉 https://npc50.nz

15/10/2026

#10 in the NPC50 greatest players 🔥

Fullback. All Black. Two unions, one NPC title.

• Manawatū, 1995 to 1996: 12 games, 10 tries, 58 points
• Wellington, 1998 to 2003: 38 games, 17 tries, 88 points
• NPC career: 50 games, 27 tries, 146 points, 50% win rate
• NPC title: 2000, Division One with Wellington
• Panel ranks: fans #9, players = #18, media = #14

See the full countdown 👉 https://npc50.nz

15/10/2026

The Wellington Lions to take on Australia in Bledisloe Two!

14/10/2026

Awesome efforts, Ayesha, on being named to take on France for the Black Ferns!

14/10/2026

Voting is open! Vote for your Rural Rugby Legend through Farmlands.co.nz.

Voting closes 5 November.

Support our favourite local legend - Michael (Soody) Sood from Marist St Pats RFC.

Farm Lands

14/10/2026

Thank you, CK & Co!

The Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt real estate company continued its support of the Wellington Pride in 2026, proudly featuring on the back of the team’s playing shorts.

CK & Co Managing Director Hamish Blundell said: “It was a privilege to support the Wellington Pride again this season. Congratulations on a successful campaign! These women are inspiring role models for our tamariki and in our workplaces, bringing our community together through their passion and dedication. We look forward to getting behind them again next season.”

Thank you to Hamish and the entire CK & Co team for supporting women’s rugby and helping make this a season to remember.

For the full release here - https://tinyurl.com/m64kz4xu

CK & Co Realty