Wainuiomata Lions

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Wainuiomata Lions
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Current details
Ground(s)
  • Wise Park
Competition Wellington Rugby League
Records
Premierships1989, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2004, 2007
National Club Champions1990, 1992, 2007

The Wainuiomata Lions are a New Zealand rugby league club based in Wainuiomata, Wellington. They compete in the Wellington Rugby League competition.

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In the early 1990s, prior to the creation Lion Red Cup national league competition based on provincial teams, Wainuiomata was one of the strongest rugby league teams in New Zealand. They made the final of the 1989 national club competition but went down 10–4 to Northcote. They returned to Carlaw Park the following year to beat Otahuhu 34–12 to win the 1990 title. [1]

A match was also organised against the National Rugby League team Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and played at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt in January 1991. Manly, featuring international stars such as Matthew Ridge and Martin Bella, were the victors 20 points to 8.

In 1992 Wainuiomata beat Northcote 25–18 to again win the national club championship.

Notable players

Notable past players include:

Bartercard Cup

Between 2000 and 2001 they competed in the national Bartercard Cup competition before being replaced by the Wellington Orcas.

SeasonPldWDLPFPAPDPtsPosition (Teams)Finals
2000 22130966854212626Fourth (Twelve)Lost Preliminary Final
2001 22111106886286023Sixth (Twelve)N/A

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References

  1. "Grainy picture brings back memories of famous Wainuiomata league win". 12 January 2017.