The West Lions are a Rugby union club based in the Belconnen area of
Canberra
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,
Australian Capital Territory
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.
In 2005, Wests won grand finals across every grade.
The team's colours are
Maroon
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and
Blue
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Honours
WESTS LIONS (1962–present)
*John I Dent Cup – Premierships (13): 1969, 70, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 93, 96, 2000, 01, 02, 05.
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See also
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ACTRU Premier Division
The ACTRU Premier Division is a rugby union club competition based in Canberra, Australia, and conducted by the region's governing body, the ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union
The ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby ...
References
External links
Official website
Rugby union teams in the Australian Capital Territory
Rugby clubs established in 1962
1962 establishments in Australia
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