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.

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.

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.

The Hurricanes haven't played in the Super Rugby finals since 2009, but they have a chance to break their playoff drought tonight.

Royal rugby espionage! You can't be too careful with Prince Harry taking in tonight's Super rugby match in Wellington, warns Wynne Gray.

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.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is likely to be told to cool it following his fiery display for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders.

Sharks coach Gary Gold insists Super Rugby's overall leaders will have to sweat blood to beat the Durbanites this weekend.

There is a noticeable contrast in styles among the Kiwi teams and the two sides doing really well are the ones playing traditional New Zealand rugby.

Publicly, the Hurricanes don't want to discuss the playoffs but as their bumper season continues to roll along, it's the burning topic of conversation outside the team.

Few teams have an answer for the Hurricanes when their locks, loose forwards and props are handling the ball as part of sweeping moves across the field. They were too strong for the Crusaders last night, winning 29 - 23.

The Hurricanes beat the Crusaders in Wellington tonight and every one of their four tries were worthy of the highlights reel.

Colin Slade or Beauden Barrett? Beauden Barrett or Colin Slade? The starting order would not matter, the All Blacks would be happy with either at first five eighths.

On the weekend of boxing's biggest fight in years, the Crusaders look weak at the knees.

Back from elbow injury, Dane Coles will play from the bench against the the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tomorrow.

The Hurricanes continue to stay a step ahead of the Chiefs ahead of next month's New Zealand Conference showdown.

James Marshall has a unique job description that varies every week.

Tomorrow's game between the Hurricanes and the Reds in Brisbane shapes as a banana-skin encounter for the Hurricanes.

This week will start with a different feeling for the Hurricanes.

Their most recent outing against the Stormers two weeks ago produced a 25-20 victory but there was collateral damage.

The Waratahs are the next foe to try to take down the undefeated Hurricanes on Saturday at the Cake Tin.