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Rugby: New coach, fresh team for Canes
New Hurricanes rugby coach Mark Hammett has named a fresh-looking team for Friday's Super 15 season-opener against the Highlanders in Wellington.
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Rugby: 'Canes name side for opener
An near All Black strength backline coupled with a rather green looking forward pack makes up the Hurricanes side for the opening Super Rugby game of the season.
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Hurricanes Super Rugby squad
A brief look at the Hurricanes squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.
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Rugby: 'Canes secure late draw
The Hurricanes have capped preseason Super Rugby preparations with a 21-21 draw against the Brumbies in Canberra.
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Rugby: Hore feels like Super rugby rookie
You can forgive veteran Hurricanes captain Andrew Hore for feeling like a rookie on his first day of training with the Super 15 franchise this year
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Rugby: Hammett keen to make his mark
New Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett is keen to stamp his mark on the game plan at the Super 15 franchise.
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Rugby: Chiefs name 12-man bench
The Chiefs will give 27 players game time in their pre-season match against the Hurricanes in Mangatainoka on Saturday.
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All Blacks: Stepping into Carter's boots
Challenges do not come much greater than testicular cancer for a teenager, especially a rugby-mad one like Aaron Cruden.
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All Blacks: Nonu to miss June tests
The midfielder is likely to miss the three June rugby tests after suffering a knee injury in the Hurricanes' final Super 14 match.
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Rugby: NZ teams lack the basics
Beaten in rugby's most basic skills, it is little wonder New Zealand teams endured their worst Super 14 season on record.
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Super 14: Experts divided over semis makeup
Former All Blacks back Hurricanes to make top four but not all are convinced Crusaders will join them.
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Rugby: Missing semis won't hurt All Blacks
NZ teams are in danger of missing out on the Super rugby semis but two former All Blacks have rubbished the idea this could harm the national side.
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Rugby: Weepu throws injury scare through Hurricanes
Halfback Piri Weepu is in doubt for the Hurricanes' must-win match against the Waratahs.
![Super 14: The final playoff equation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Super 14: The final playoff equation
Crusaders and Hurricanes have their semifinal fates in their own hands.
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Rugby: Players rush for Super 15 teams
New contract system means many leading NZ super rugby players will move to new franchises.