Hurricanes

Hurricanes defensive wall won’t break in the final

Hurricanes winger Cory Jane usually gets the plaudits for his attacking and finishing skills but it is his behind-the-scenes work on the team’s defence which is giving him more satisfaction this...

Hurricanes wary of Lions’ flair

The Hurricanes have practically everything in their favour ahead of the Super Rugby final apart from one thing – their opponents. In May the Hurricanes thumped the Lions 50-17 in Johannesburg and...

Vito: Different feel about Hurricanes

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Hurricanes belief there will not be a repeat of their previous 'chokes', when they lost in Super Rugby finals.

Win the big moments and you’ll win the big finals

After the four best sides won through to the Super Rugby semi-finals, it follows nicely that the teams that finished first and second overall will face off in the decider in Wellington on Saturday. When...

TJ Perenara escapes ban after kicking Sam Cane in the face

Influential Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara has avoided sanction after an incident in the second half of the Super Rugby semi final against the Chiefs was missed by both officials on the day, and the...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Daniel appointed Sharks captain for Currie Cup   Sharks coach Robert du Preez has announced his squad for the tournament, with back-row Keegan Daniel as captain for the campaign.   "Keegan...

Lions touring squad to New Zealand for Super Rugby final

The Lions have named their touring squad for the Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes this coming Saturday.   Touring Squad   Dylan Smith Malcolm Marx Julian Redelinghuys Andries Ferreira Franco...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship.   Hurricanes outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder and Chiefs midfielder Charlie...

Super Rugby Highlights: Hurricanes v Chiefs (SF1)

SPIRO: Can the Lions win Super Rugby 2016? Yes they can!

The Hurricanes play the Lions at Wellington on Saturday night in what should be a memorable final to cap a splendid Super Rugby 2016 tournament. The two semi-finals for the Super Rugby 2016 trophy, featuring...