Wellington Rugby

05/06/2026

Fixtures this week! Few changes due to weather so double check your clubs changes! Best of luck out there! Try stay dry and warm!

05/06/2026

🚨🌧 WEATHER UPDATE: JUNIOR RUGBY CANCELLED – LIMITED GAMES PROCEEDING

With the challenging weather - rain, wind and colder temperatures - we’ve made the tough call to cancel all junior rugby this evening and tomorrow. The only games proceeding are Year 7 and 8 Tackle in the Wellington region (City, Hutt Valley and Tawa/Porirua).

We’re also mindful of ground conditions and the pressure on fields, and want to protect them for the weeks ahead. With 10 weeks of junior rugby still to go, there is plenty of season left.

As always, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions for your teams based on local conditions at game time. We’ll continue to review conditions and confirm any further changes ASAP.

Senior rugby alterations are currently being worked through and will be communicated to clubs and on Rugby Xplorer in due course.

Thanks everyone - stay warm and dry!

04/06/2026

Here are the players and moments that define 50 years of Wellington Lions NPC history.
But we're not done yet.
Phase 2 is next. We're voting on the NPC's 50 greatest of all time. Sign up at npc50.nz.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and celebrate our NPC history!

04/06/2026

Just over two weeks left to register for the Ako Wāhine programme!

Designed for women who are new to coaching, in their first season, or looking to build strong coaching foundations, this supportive programme combines online learning with in-person workshops.

22 June - Rugby League Park, Newtown
No coaching experience required.
Register now: https://tinyurl.com/2k7kdrcz

Questions? Contact Fusi Feaunati at [email protected].

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Results from the long weekend

02/06/2026

Just 24 hours remain!
Vote for your favourite Lions players and be in to win a signed Lions jersey or a 2026 season membership.

https://npc50.nz/unions/wellington
Provincial Rugby

01/06/2026

A classic from 1981!
The Wellington Lions claimed the NPC title and famously lifted the Ranfurly Shield in a memorable win over Waikato in Hamilton.

Relive one of the defining moments in Lions history
https://npc50.nz/moments/1981-npc-Heartland Championship / NPC

Cast your vote for the Lions’ greatest moments and go in the draw to win! https://npc50.nz/unions/wellington

31/05/2026

Kirton Honoured with ONZM
Earle Kirton has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition of his services to rugby.

Kirton’s appointment is a fitting recognition of a rugby career defined by exceptional talent, passion for the game, and a keen eye for identifying and developing talent.

Kirton represented the All Blacks between 1963 and 1970, touring Britain, Ireland, France, North America, Australia, Fiji and South Africa. He played 13 Test matches, including series against France and Wales, and made 49 appearances for New Zealand overall, scoring 42 points, including four Test tries.

He later served as selector-coach of the Wellington provincial side in 1986 and 1987, guiding the Lions to the NPC title in 1986 and a runner-up finish the following year. Kirton also served as an All Blacks selector in 1988 and again from 1992 to 1995.