Wellington (National Provincial Championship)

Wellington
Official WRU emblem
UnionWellington Rugby Football Union
Nickname(s)Lions
Founded1879; 145 years ago (1879)
LocationThorndon, Wellington, New Zealand
Ground(s)Sky Stadium (Capacity: 34,500)
CEOMatthew Evans[1]
Coach(es)Alando Soakai
Captain(s)Du'Plessis Kirifi
Most appearancesBernie Fraser (121)
Top scorerAllan Hewson (893)
Most triesBernie Fraser (105)
League(s)Bunnings NPC
20231st
Semifinalist
Team kit
Official website
www.wellingtonlions.co.nz

Wellington (often known as the Wellington Lions) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Wellington, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1879, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and gold.

  1. ^ "Staff Members". Wellington Rugby. Retrieved 10 September 2020.