Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has kept faith with the starting 15 beaten 41-17 by the Blues last weekend.

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Blues coach Pat Lam carved franchise legend Joe Rokocoko and others from his side to host the Hurricanes tomorrow.

Chiefs play all the rugby but somehow find themselves on the end of a painful defeat that leaves them trailing the pack.

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The Hurricanes overcame a 22-day spell between matches to graft out a 29-26 win over the Chiefs.

If you're a keen follower of the Chiefs, get used to traversing an 80-minute roller-coaster of emotions.

Jayden Hayward will mark his Hurricanes debut by playing opposite Tana Umaga. Someone who's fairly familiar with the 'Canes number 12 jersey.

Backline trios to die for ensure Chiefs-Hurricanes collision will be a showcase of running rugby

An air of intrigue hovers over New Zealand teams in this weekend's third round of Super rugby.

Ma'a Nonu's suspension will deny the mouth-watering prospect of him going head-to-head against Sonny Bill Williams.

Photos from the first Super Rugby game of the season at the Westpac Stadium.

New Hurricanes rugby coach Mark Hammett has named a fresh-looking team for Friday's Super 15 season-opener against the Highlanders in Wellington.

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.

A brief look at the Hurricanes squad for the 2011 Super Rugby season.