Wellington (National Provincial Championship)

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.

Current squad
The Wellington Lions squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC is:

Honours
Wellington have been overall Champions on 5 occasions. Their first title was in 1978 and their most recent title was in 2022. Their full list of honours include:


 * National Provincial Championship First Division
 * Winners: 1978, 1981, 1986, 2000


 * Mitre 10 Cup Championship Division
 * Winners: 2017


 * Bunnings NPC
 * Winners: 2022

Current Super Rugby players
Players named in the 2023 Wellington Lions squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.