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SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED

by rr_admin - November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads. The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca. Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano

NGANI LAUMAPE TO FAREWELL HURRICANES FANS

by rr_admin - June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Hooker Asafo Aumua has recovered from a head knock and will start in the middle of the front row on Friday while Reed Prinsep returns to the starting XV after he missed the trip across the Tasman. Young halfback Cam Roigard gets an opportunity in the No 9 jersey while wing

SAVEA TO START FOR THE HURRICANES AGAINST THE BRUMBIES

by rr_admin - June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea is back to lead his squad for Saturday night’s crucial Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Brumbies in Canberra. Having made a successful and prominent return to the Hurricanes line-up in their win over the Force last round, Savea will lead his side out onto GIO Stadium. Hurricanes

REED PRINSEP TO LEAD HURRICANES AGAINST FORCE

by rr_admin - May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Highly respected loose forward Reed Prinsep will captain the Hurricanes in their third round Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against the Force at Napier’s McLean Park on Friday night. Prinsep has been a constant in the Hurricanes loose forwards over a long period of time with his impressive work rate and decision

LAUMAPE RETURNS TO HURRICANES SQUAD TO FACE REBELS

by rr_admin - May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Fan favourite Ngani Laumape will return to the starting line-up for the Hurricanes when they face the Rebels in the second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman at Sky Stadium on Friday night. Laumape missed the Hurricanes opening round bonus point win over the Waratahs in Sydney but will partner the in-form

Hurricanes finish their campaign on a high

by rr_admin - April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

The Hurricanes have blown home with a wet sail in the capital to record their second victory in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa over the Highlanders. The 41-22, six tries to three, scoreline, looks clearcut, but the home side only pulled clear at the 70-minute mark with two late tries. Jason Holland’s

SETTLED SQUAD NAMED TO FACE THE HIGHLANDERS

by rr_admin - April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

The Hurricanes have made just two changes to their starting side to face the Highlanders in Friday night’s final round robin Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Highlanders at Sky Stadium. Experienced wing Julian Savea returns to the run on side while Billy Proctor is promoted from the bench after making

DAMIAN MCKENZIE DOES IT AGAIN FOR THE CHIEFS IN HAMILTON

by rr_admin - April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa keeps on giving after the Chiefs captain of the moment fullback Damian McKenzie did it again to give his side an injury-time 26-24 win over a luckless Hurricanes side at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Friday night. Moments after kicked a downfield kick beyond the deadball line

DANE COLES TO LEAD HURRICANES AGAINST THE CHIEFS

by rr_admin - April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

Dane Coles will step up to lead the Hurricanes in Friday night’s Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Chiefs in a week which saw the veteran hooker commit to the club for the next two years. Coles replaces the injured Ardie Savea as leader after the dynamic loose forward was ruled

HAVILI THE HERO IN CRUSADERS’ GOLDEN POINT VICTORY

by rr_admin - April 11, 2021April 12, 2021

It seems golden point games are like buses: just when you think it’ll never come, two arrive at once. After last night’s win by the Chiefs over the Highlanders, it was the Hurricanes and Crusaders turn to work a bit of overtime on a beautiful Wellington afternoon, which saw the