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| Union | Wellington Rugby Football Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Lions | |
| Founded | 1879 | |
| Location | Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand | |
| Ground(s) | Sky Stadium (Capacity: 34,500) | |
| CEO | Tony Giles[1] | |
| Coach(es) | Alando Soakai | |
| Captain(s) | Du'Plessis Kirifi | |
| Most appearances | Bernie Fraser (121) | |
| Top scorer | Allan Hewson (893) | |
| Most tries | Bernie Fraser (105) | |
| League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
| 2024 | 1st Champions | |
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| Official website | ||
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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.
- ^ "Tony Giles to lead Wellington Rugby". Wellington Rugby (Press release). 21 September 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2024.