Hurricanes cling on to win derby thriller, Reds down Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds. Ardie Savea bagged two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Highlanders 31-28...
All Black back rowers star in Highlanders-Hurricanes derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Hurricanes edged the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the weekend's Super Rugby action. Both sides traded attacking blows in the opening minutes of the game but the Hurricanes were the first...
Ben Lam butchers a certain try
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes winger Ben Lam has built a reputation as one of the most lethal finishers in Super Rugby but against the Highlanders on Friday he butchered what would have been an outstanding try from his own...
Another positional switch for Jordie Barrett ahead of Highlanders clash
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett will feature at outside-centre for the Hurricanes this weekend in what will be his fourth positional switch of the season. Barrett has featured at...
The most capped ever All Black halfback pens new deal
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a major coup for New Zealand Rugby, the All Blacks most capped number nine and second most capped Highlanders player, halfback Aaron Smith, has put pen to paper - and signed a new two-year deal...
Super Rugby Stats & Facts: Hurricanes v Crusaders
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA look at 10 stats and facts ahead of the Super Rugby round 7 clash between Hurricanes and Crusaders at Westpac Stadium. 1. The Crusaders have won their last three Super Rugby games...
All Black captain returns for top of the table New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks captain and no.8 Kieran Read for the big derby match this week against the Hurricanes in Wellington; a match that will establish the competition...
All Blacks return for Crusaders & Hurricanes ahead of New Zealand derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Plumtree and Scott Robertson will welcome back their key players ahead of the New Zealand derby that will decide who tops the New Zealand Super Rugby conference after round 7. All Blacks...
Barrett axis starts against Stormers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes centurion Beauden Barrett will take over the captaincy for Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Stormers at Westpac Stadium. Barrett made 116 appearances for the Hurricanes...
Barrett wings it for Canes while Aumua returns
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHurricanes head coach John Plumtree has named a settled squad to face the Highlanders in Friday night's round four Investec Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium. Plumtree has made just...
