The franchise is set to make thousands after securing top place in the Super Rugby standings and a home quarterfinal.

Aviation authorities may be less than impressed with them, but the Hurricanes are happily back home with no intention of leaving for the next three weeks.

Crusaders fans may be hurting tonight but one Christchurch man will be counting his lucky stars after winning $25,000 cash at the game.

The Brumbies' last-round form and poor record against New Zealand teams will have no bearing on their ability to win this year's Super

A wild weekend has ended with the Hurricanes on top - and with the possibility of four Kiwi sides making the semifinals.

All the action as the Highlanders hosted the Chiefs in a vital Super Rugby clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

A wild night and a conference turned upside down ended with a familiar outcome - the Highlanders in title-winning form.

On a night when no one knew what to expect, a bonus point record win for the Hurricanes over the Crusaders helped them clinch the NZ conference.

Relive all the action from the crunch Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes.

Super Rugby comes to the end of conference play this weekend and four of the five New Zealand sides are certain to make the play-offs.

COMMENT: Sanzaar jumped on their piebald pony this week and cantered into rugby writers' email address books.

All the action from the clash between the Blues and the Waratahs from Eden Park.

The Blues season is over just as it is starting to get interesting. Their victory over the Waratahs tonight was their eighth and one of their best this year.

There are five teams who can still claim the No 1 ranking. Then there's the tricky business of factoring in bonus points. It could all do your head in.

There are enough hypothetical questions flying about over the Super Rugby travel and playoffs permutations to drive a man crazy. Hurricanes

Former Warriors league player Sam Lousi has quit the Waratahs Super Rugby franchise and signed with the Hurricanes. Lousi, who was

There's something about the Chiefs that makes them sit a little aloof from the rest of the title contenders.

Tomorrow's match against the Waratahs at Eden Park is not only an opportunity for the Blues to finish their season on the right note

An injury to centre Matt Proctor has forced the Hurricanes to change their midfield for their match against the Crusaders in Christchurch

What's a bonus point worth? For the Waratahs and the Brumbies, try $750,000 and black ink on the balance sheet. The Australian conference

His Super Rugby whistle is hushed, but Chris Pollock will continue to deliver his rulings in Hawke's Bay. The 43-year-old retired

There is an end-of-term feel about the Blues this week. Their farewell awards dinner was held on Monday, with skipper James Parsons

It's time for Australia to admit defeat with the Western Force, writes Gregor Paul.

Having seen the inaugural Super 18 deliver a near farcical playoff line-up, Sanzaar is expected to make changes for 2017.

Nothing in the rules prevents the Lions from leaving their top team at home, but is it fair?

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has named a second string side for Sunday's Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. Ackermann

A telling statistic proves just how hard the Blues have had it this season.

Steven Luatua may have thrust his name before the All Blacks selectors again in the last two Super Rugby rounds.

Ngani Laumape looks like he will be starting in the Hurricanes' midfield against the Crusaders and the former Warrior says he is up for it.

Integrity of the competition is only part of the problem with Super Rugby's current set up - player welfare is just as big.