Rugby: Hurricanes dispatch Blues
Credit to the Blues that in losing their perfect Eden Park record this season, they did, at least, do it in style.
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As it happened: Blues v Hurricanes
Join us for tonight's live blog of the Super Rugby clash between the Blues and Hurricanes from Eden Park in Auckland.
Rugby: Blues could trip up Canes
It should be a walk in Eden Park. The Blues barely have enough troops to pick a match-day 23; they are down on loose forwards, experienced players and direction from their board.
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Cory Jane has almost been the forgotten man of the Hurricanes' backline this year.
Savea up with worst tacklers in rugby
Sam Cane is the most productive Kiwi tackler in Super Rugby, but Richie McCaw and Julian Savea are slipping off tackles at position-worst rates.
Hurricanes could rest ABs against Blues
The Blues are in tatters off the field and have a terrible record away from home but when you set up a game for them at Eden Park they generally find a way to win.
Rugby: Chiefs let down by 'very poor error'
Relief will be washing through the Hurricanes. This wasn't a vintage performance and their 22-18 victory over the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night will be one they might look back on and feel lucky to have escaped with the points. But the flipside to that argument is that this was another gritty win that shows how far this team has come when the heat goes on.
First take: Another ABs injury
The All Blacks' defence of the World Cup feels jinxed. Good men are dropping all over the place. Conrad Smith is the latest, suffering concussion against the Chiefs in Wellington.
Rugby: Canes topple Chiefs
Ma'a Nonu was at his best during the Hurricanes’ 22-18 win over the Chiefs in Wellington tonight, extending their lead at the top of the New Zealand conference.
Rugby: Home benefit at stake for 'Canes
Super Rugby's two best teams of 2015 will finally meet at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight and the stakes are high.
The Crowd Goes Wild: Will the Canes blow it?
Is Konrad Hurrell really a liability? Martin Guptill or Hamish Rutherford? Mark and Andrew debate the week's big questions.
Rugby: Nonu, Smith continue to evolve
The two have marked numerous milestones throughout their lengthy careers, which have worked in unison for the Hurricanes and All Blacks for the most part.
Rugby: Top two set for crucial battle
It has taken until the 14th round of the season but the top two teams in Super Rugby are finally about to do battle.
Hurricanes could face first-five crisis
The Hurricanes could be facing a first-five crisis with James Marshall sent for scans on his knee.
Quite a scrum waiting to fill AB jersey
Julian Savea is the undisputed starting choice in the No 11 jersey for the All Blacks but who will play on the right wing?
Rugby: Canes go after home advantage
Bring on the Chiefs. The Hurricanes keep rolling, they've won 10 from 11, sit atop the Super Rugby standings and can start planning a playoff appearance.
Right royal scare for Hurricanes
Ugly, gritty or gutsy; call it what you will, last night's 32-24 victory over the Sharks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington was another example of how far this team has come.
Hurricanes reach 10-win mark
The Hurricanes have reached the 10-win mark this season, which in recent years has been enough to secure a spot in the Super Rugby playoffs.
High-spec Canes have playoffs in sight
The Hurricanes haven't played in the Super Rugby finals since 2009, but they have a chance to break their playoff drought tonight.
Wynne Gray: Cloak and dagger tactics will thwart Harry's spying mission
Royal rugby espionage! You can't be too careful with Prince Harry taking in tonight's Super rugby match in Wellington, warns Wynne Gray.
Justin Marshall: Highlanders geniuses
You look at tomorrow's game between the Hurricanes and Sharks and, given their respective positions on the table, think it should be an easy win for the home side.
Coles' behaviour a worry for All Blacks
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is likely to be told to cool it following his fiery display for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders.
Sharks will fight to death against Canes
Sharks coach Gary Gold insists Super Rugby's overall leaders will have to sweat blood to beat the Durbanites this weekend.