Hurricanes 31 Chiefs 18 Achieving their bonus-point win when beating the Chiefs 31-18 in Wellington on Saturday, the Hurricanes kept their hopes alive of taking out the Super Rugby Aotearoa title. The Chiefs finished the competition without a win, but they were in the game well into the final quarter. Fullback Jordie Barrett
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Hurricanes can’t take eyes off the ball
Chiefs pay price for missed chances
Hurricanes end Crusaders’ run
Crusaders 32 Hurricanes 34, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch by Lynn McConnell Hurricanes' confidence and application was rewarded when they ended the Crusaders' 36-game unbeaten streak at home when claiming a 34-32 win in Christchurch on Saturday. The Crusaders last lost in round 17 of the 2016 season and the Hurricanes success has kept the
Blues show defensive power for win
Blues 27 Highlanders 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B5pRjZRE8o by Lynn McConnell Under pressure from a determined Highlanders second-half effort, the Blues produced defensive class to match their attacking strengths to claim a 27-24 win in their Super Rugby Aotearoa game at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. It made it three out of three for the Blues who
SR Aotearoa Preview: Crusaders v Chiefs
by Lynn McConnell Having had the measure of the Crusaders in their last two Super Rugby meetings, the Chiefs head to Christchurch for Sunday's Super Rugby Aotearoa game with plenty of incentive. An old fashioned war of words has broken out after Crusaders loosehead Joe Moody popped some comments in the direction
SR Preview: Blues v Highlanders
Eden Park, Saturday, June 27, 7.05pm by Lynn McConnell Riding a rare high at the head of the Super Rugby Aotearoa leader board, the Blues are looking to make the most of Saturday's game with the Highlanders to consolidate their position before their first bye. Coach Leon MacDonald has been reluctant to change
Hurricanes 25 v 39 Crusaders (Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa)
ROUND 2: Hurricanes v Crusaders (Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa) by Lynn McConnell Crusaders power remains unrelenting as the Hurricanes fell to a 25-39 Super Rugby Aotearoa loss at SKY Stadium in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. Scoring five tries to one, in a game marred by indifferent lineout play for both sides and only
