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.
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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.
As it happened: Crusaders v Hurricanes
Join us for all the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and Hurricanes from Trafalgar Park in Nelson.
Long haul pays off for tenacious Canes
It's taken time but the Hurricanes are more than competitive and have led the charge in the competition this year with 12 wins from 13 games under new coach Chris Boyd.
Super Rugby playoff predictions
With three rounds to go in Super Rugby, the Herald checks out the remaining contenders and rates their title chances.
Rugby: Smith can rest easy
Conrad Smith can board a plane to France at the end of the year knowing the future of the Hurricanes is in safe hands.
Hurricanes exploit Blues defences
As the wind and rain continued to lash Auckland on Saturday, Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd gave a simple message to his team ahead of their match against the Blues.
First take: Blues fortress busted
Sir John Kirwan's supporters on the Blues board will be cringing after the depleted Hurricanes smashed the Super Rugby basket case at their alleged fortress.
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.
Rugby: Canes forwards win acclaim
Those Hurricanes supporters wondering whether their team have the complete game to go deep into this competition, if not win it, can rest assured.
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.
Rugby: Jane happy to let Canes' rock stars take limelight
Cory Jane has almost been the forgotten man of the Hurricanes' backline this year.