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Rugby: The Hurricanes' weak spot
The Hurricanes are dangerous given their prowess on attack but have one major weakness.
Hurricanes ready for semi
The Hurricanes have earned home advantage for the Super Rugby semifinals and the prospect of playing in their first final since 2006 is a firm reality.
Messam, SBW eye sevens gold
Considering the Chiefs lost five from five against the Kiwi sides still alive in the Super Rugby playoffs, no arguments can be made of an unjust exit.
Rugby: Canes' foes an unknown quantity
Ticket sales have been strong for the Hurricanes with more than 17,000 already snapped up for Saturday's semifinal at Westpac Stadium.
Juniors' Black brings dependable boot
First-five Otere Black has slotted 13 from 14, striking the ball nicely, while Mitch Hunt, who should be named at fullback, has 10 from 13.
The two men to spark our oval ball games
Chris Rattue reveals the two rugby and league players who are on his must-watch list.
Pack can drive Canes to title
If the Hurricanes turn up with their heads in the right place, there's no question they are good enough to win this competition, writes Christian Cullen.
Hurricanes down Chiefs
The Hurricanes showed why they're the favourites to take their maiden title with a 21-13 win over the Chiefs in New Plymouth.
As it happened: Chiefs v Hurricanes
Follow along live with all the action as the Chiefs take on the Hurricanes at 7.35pm at Yarrow Stadium.
Chiefs and Canes both calling 'Naki home
The Hurricanes used to label New Plymouth and the Taranaki region as "home" but after years of perceived neglect, the province threw their lot in with the Chiefs.
Top guns ready to serve up appetiser
Tonight in New Plymouth, if all goes to plan, will merely be the second instalment of a trilogy that decides the Super Rugby season.
Attacking game of Hurricanes coming to fore
The Hurricanes will top the standings and play at home during the finals but the rest of the ladder will be determined this weekend.
Uniting through heartbreak
The death of Jerry Collins was keenly felt in New Zealand last night - especially in Napier where his former Hurricanes had the difficult task of playing after the news broke.
Hurricanes ran rampant
A dark day for the franchise ended on a bright note when the Hurricanes clinched top spot for the first time in Super Rugby history.
All Blacks hopefuls shine for Hurricanes
Much of the speculative money this week has been on lock James Broadhurst getting an All Black call-up after the season-ending injury to Patrick Tuipulotu.
As it happened: Hurricanes v Highlanders
Join us at 7.30pm for a live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders.
Canes ring-in still doing the hard yards
Brayden Mitchell was meant to be with the Hurricanes for only 10 weeks to slog through pre-season while All Blacks hooker Dane Coles took a break. He's still there.
Barrett set for Super Rugby return
The Hurricanes should have the services of first-five Beauden Barrett for their pivotal Super Rugby clash with the Highlanders in Napier on Friday.
On this form, it's a mistake to rely on Carter for the World Cup
Some people saw Dan Carter. I saw Nemani Nadolo. Others heralded a Crusaders turnaround. I'd be more inclined to say the Hurricanes are in trouble.
Crusaders topple Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett's calm influence was sorely missed during the Hurricanes' 35-18 loss to the Crusaders in Nelson tonight
First take: Overzealous ref mars Crusaders win
No one condones foul play anymore. Player safety is top of the bill for all rugby authorities and the days of public glory in petty villainy have gone.