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.

The quarter-final lineup is set in Super Rugby after the Hurricanes thrashed the Crusaders and the Highlanders overcame the Chiefs. Were those matches of test intensity? The All Blacks will release a new jersey in the coming days. How will it differ from the others? More golden point heartbreak for the Warriors after going down late to Manly in Perth.

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

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.

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

Chris Boyd says James Broadhurst is back in the gym as he battles to return from a troublesome concussion.

There was off-the-ball pushing and a suspicion of a foot trip. There was blood streaming from first-five Bernard Foley's face after

The Crusaders will target the Hurricanes scrum and an untried new midfield combination in Saturday's high stakes contest in Christchurch.

WATCH: The Hurricanes got the party started in Sydney by belting out a Ronan Keating classic with the Irish singer-songwriter.

The Hurricanes set the seal on a disastrous weekend for Australian teams in Super Rugby with their 28-17 win over the Waratahs.

The Hurricanes hit the cauldron of Allianz Stadium in Sydney tonight knowing their playoffs ticket can be booked with a victory over the fired-up Waratahs.

Willis Halaholo gets his starting chance in the Hurricanes' midfield for Saturday night and does not need to be reminded that he will

It was a predictable result in the end but this was a game that most definitely didn't conform to expectations.

All the action from the clash between the Hurricanes and Blues from Westpac Stadium.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles doesn't think it's fair that New Zealand teams are forced to play each other twice a season.

Cory Jane has signed a two-year contract with Toshiba but will be back in Hurricanes colours in 2017.

Umaga concedes it's hard to see the 25-year-old five-eighth moving from the franchise with whom he made his Super Rugby debut in 2011.

Coach John Plumtree is sick of the negative talk around Julian Savea and has dismissed claims that Beauden Barrett is heading to the Blues next year.

Newstalk ZB understands that the Blues are looking to make an offer for the Hurricanes first-five, whose contract ends with the Wellington-based side at the end of this season.

Live coverage as the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in a vital local derby.

The Hurricanes found revenge from last year's final after pipping the Highlanders thanks to Ardie Savea's last gasp try.

Losing tonight won't be terminal for the championship ambitions of the Highlanders or Hurricanes.

Hurricanes went into clash without All Blacks Julian Savea, Cory Jane and Victor Vito and Ardie Savea and Chris Eves after players dropped for breaking curfew.

Hurricanes went into clash without All Blacks Julian Savea, Cory Jane and Victor Vito and Ardie Savea and Chris Eves after players dropped for breaking curfew.

The Hurricanes decided they would produce their best results in South Africa if they had an evening curfew.