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Wellington Lions

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Review 1 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Wellington do just enough to take points

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- Sat 28 Aug 2010 @

Favourite moment: Victor Vito bursting through to score in the corner to give Wellington a real chance of victory. @

Posted 28/08/2010

by XYFalcon

This was the first (and long overdue) game of rugby I have taken my 13 year old daughter to. The cheap $16 seats and free U14 entry was the main drawcard for going and catching the train to and from the stadium went without a hitch.The free Lions flags at the gate were an unexpected bonus. Our seats behind the North West corner flag provided a view never experienced before and we were pleasantly surprised. Northland started with a hiss and a roar and held the vast majority of possesion turning it into points with tries and accurate goal kicking. Wellington blew the few opportunities they received and at 10-25 down at halftime needed a blimmin good rev up at halftime. My daughter and I were thoroughly entertained and impressed with young kids mini games during the halftime break. My halftime threat under my breath to the Wellington squad saying I didn't want our first Father/Daughter game to be a loss obviously did the trick and the boys stepped up and did what they needed to to close the gap and eventually pip Northland to grab the albeit, unconvincing win. Relieved that we won and had a great time, we will definately be returning again before season's end. Cheers.

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- Sat 28 Aug 2010 @

Favourite moment: Victor Vito bursting through to score in the corner to give Wellington a real chance of victory. @

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Review 2 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

WLG vs WKO gr8 game, wrong result 4 me :)

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- Sat 21 Aug 2010 @

Posted 22/08/2010

by WKOEP

Location:Waikato region (Hamilton)

It was a gr8 night in WLG, apart from the result of the game, but Leo the Lion came up & had a hug eventually (given I'm a WKO supporter) & we only had one bottle thrown at us so not too bad

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Review 3 for Wellington Lions

5 / 5

Go the lions

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- Sun 8 Aug 2010 @

Favourite moment: The atmosphere was so electric. Good ole Wellington, the best hosts. @

Posted 13/08/2010

by Anonymous

Location:Lower Hutt

Ok so we didn't win but what an awesome experience watching the lions play on their home turf. Love it. Will definitely do it again soon.

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- Sun 8 Aug 2010 @

Favourite moment: The atmosphere was so electric. Good ole Wellington, the best hosts. @

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Review 4 for Wellington Lions

3 / 5

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- Sun 8 Aug 2010 @

Posted 11/08/2010

by Roscoe

Location:Miramar

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Play was pretty scrappy at first. Lions took quite a while to settle. Normal I suppose this early in the season, with some new players and combinations. Hopefully, can only improve from here. Would have liked to see Tana out on the field with the warmups (In coaching mode). Am sure a lot of the kids who were there would have liked that. We can be a lot better team and we all need to have confidence in the guys. Helps to know that us supporters are behind them.

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Review 5 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Shame about the weather

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- Sun 1 Aug 2010 @

Posted 03/08/2010

by Ppoor

The game was good, but the weather left something to be desired.

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Review 6 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

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- Sat 31 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Dane Coles 1st try. and also Piri's great kicking. @

Posted 02/11/2009

by Roscoe

Location:Miramar

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Great game. Thought we were going to lose after those 2 Stags tries in quick succession after half time, but the guys rallied well and as I had visiting Stags to stay I can safely that we took it to them in no uncertain terms.

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Favourite moment: Dane Coles 1st try. and also Piri's great kicking. @

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Review 7 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

The right team comes through in the end

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- Sat 31 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The try to Coles following on from a beautiful kick to the sideline by Weepu and deftly picked up by Vito @

Posted 31/10/2009

by svenskid

Location:wellington

This was an exciting match between the Giantkillers and holders of the Shield and the local team. There were times I wondered if the Lions would pull it off but the depth of talent in the team is impressive and Piri was running hot as in the last match. In the end the match was very similar to the All Blacks/Wallabies match due to take place only hours later in Tokyo.

The Lions stamped their control over the Stags in the latter part of the second half in particular. Line outs were good and defence was as solid as the Stags. there were some beautiful tries, the result of excellent passing skills asnd the Kicking of Piri Weepu in particular. The Stags tries were the result of being in the right place at the right time but their players showed amazing speed and exposed some defensive gaps in the Lion's line

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- Sat 31 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The try to Coles following on from a beautiful kick to the sideline by Weepu and deftly picked up by Vito @

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Review 8 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Wellington Lions

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- Sat 17 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Lots. @

Posted 19/10/2009

by Roscoe

Location:Miramar

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Great seat and great game. Would like to say how great to have some very talented artists and thinkers in the team who don't normally get the kudos they deserve. Hope the efforts for the Samoa relief is a great success.Thanks guys.

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Review 9 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

A vital and commanding but scrappy win

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Posted 17/10/2009

by Ringmaster

North Harbour put in a solid first half performance to draw level with Wellington at half-time. The Lions had to continuously search for chinks in the North Harbour defence during the second half (usually on the flanks) to deliver a commanding win.

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Review 10 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Ranfurly shield

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: 'Our' Canterbury fans when Wellington sorred her tries!!! @

Posted 02/09/2009

by Shanksie

From a Wellington POV, the game didn't give much to sing about - just a few choruses at the end!
Great to experience a safe family atmoshere at the stadium - safe to take your kids to and we enjoyed the joviality of some happy and good natured Canterbury fans :)

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: 'Our' Canterbury fans when Wellington sorred her tries!!! @

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Review 11 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Outplayed

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Greeting the triumphant and excited players at the end of the game @

Posted 02/09/2009

by Olympian

As a Canterbury supporter it was a match played in heaven.I was surprised about the performance of the woeful Lions and also at the low turnout of the local supporters.After all the game featured some of the best players in the world of rugby and it was a Ranfurly Shield match.

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Favourite moment: Greeting the triumphant and excited players at the end of the game @

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Review 12 for Wellington Lions

1 / 5

How do lions become possums in headlights?

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The late somewhat lucky points (if they'd not cleared their bench & thereby lost shape we'd not have got both consolation tries) @

Posted 31/08/2009

by dumbrugbyhater

Location:Wellington

As above, with coach also to blame for some high risk - dumb - tactics!
Having Lilo (our openside) in backline attack early in game was obviously dangerous when facing two top notch 7s in Whitlock & McCaw, as they'll likely steal your possession, which Lilo should be trying to stop! The loose forwards was obviously going to be an area of concern, even with Rodney back. The big issue for Joseph is whether he can admit to tactical error, learn & improve, or go into avoidance/denial mode like 2 of the 3 wise men (Smith the exception) & Colin Cooper. I hope he can!

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Favourite moment: The late somewhat lucky points (if they'd not cleared their bench & thereby lost shape we'd not have got both consolation tries) @

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Review 13 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Bugger about the result

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Posted 31/08/2009

by Capricorn2009

We had a great time - managed to get in with out any major queues.
Only wait was for the Kids Face painting round at ailse 33.

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Review 14 for Wellington Lions

3 / 5

Where were the lions?

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Lion's 2nd try just before the end. That's how the game should be played!! @

Posted 30/08/2009

by Drew

Great game of rugby if you are a Canterbury supporter. It's a pity the Lions didn't come out roaring. They gave a very lack-lustre performance. More like pussy cats than lions. Poor ball control, lack of support for each other. They just didn't seem focussed.

Better luck next time!!

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Favourite moment: The Lion's 2nd try just before the end. That's how the game should be played!! @

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Review 15 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

whew!!!!!!

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: . getting new tickets and Wellingtons 1st try @

Posted 30/08/2009

by tuhoe

We came from 100km awazy to the game only to find out we had left our internet generated tickets on the kitchen table . We tried rebel sports at 5.03pm on the day to find them closed their manager kindly gave us 0800 Ph No and they too closed at 5pm. We rushed th the stadium a little after they opened and your staff were excellent and through our credit card proof of purchase they generated replacement tickets . To other people carry your credit card with you as this is one of the advantages . We thank Ticketmaster for their help

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: . getting new tickets and Wellingtons 1st try @

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Review 16 for Wellington Lions

5 / 5

Wgton v Cant - How catchy is that

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bateman's try @

Posted 30/08/2009

by BeDee

Location:Wellington

Good game to watch for a Canterbury supporter. Wellington was very diaappointing though

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- Sat 29 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bateman's try @

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Review 17 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Canterbury is legendary

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Posted 30/08/2009

by Anonymous

Brilliant game, Canterbury played an awesome game.

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Review 18 for Wellington Lions

5 / 5

Paraparaumu U8 Reps Rock!!!

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Posted 23/08/2009

by tcottons

My boy Charlie played his debut in the wellington Cake Tin for the Paraparaumu U8 Reps at half time between the Wellington Lions VS Auckland Ranfurly Sheild challenge. Sensational to see the kids be given this opportunity. We loved it!!!!!

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

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Paraparaumu U8 Reps Rock!!!

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Review 19 for Wellington Lions

3 / 5

Wellington/Auckland NPC a mixed bag

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Despite their best efforts Wellington managed to not lose by the final hooter. @

Posted 23/08/2009

by Hugh

Location:Wellington

The seats were great. The tickets printed at home were easy to use and no problem (we did, however, have to fumble around a bit at the stadium to find the gates that could scan them).
There were problems for us during the match with groups of teenage girls standing at the rail on the bottom of the steps blocking the view for extended periods of time while they look elsewhere or chatted.
As for the game itself, given that this was a "Class A" match between two professional teams, I would have expected a higher level of cohesion and competence. However, given recent All Black performance we probably shouldn't expect too much.
We may try this again in another 5 years or so.

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Despite their best efforts Wellington managed to not lose by the final hooter. @

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Review 20 for Wellington Lions

4 / 5

Lions nearly gave me a heart attack

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Final Whistle when it was all over and we still owned the shield @

Posted 23/08/2009

by Geetee

Location:Wellington

Don't think my blood pressure can take too many close games like that one

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- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @

Favourite moment: Final Whistle when it was all over and we still owned the shield @

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