Wellington (National Provincial Championship)

For the Wellington Rugby governing body, see Wellington Rugby Football Union.

Wellington
Official WRU emblem
UnionWellington Rugby Football Union
NicknameLions
Founded1879 (1879)
LocationThorndon, Wellington, New Zealand
GroundSky Stadium (Capacity: 34,500)
CEOTony Giles
CoachTrent Renata
CaptainBrad Shields
Most appearancesBernie Fraser (121)
Top scorerAllan Hewson (893)
Most triesBernie Fraser (105)
LeagueBunnings NPC
202510th
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.

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