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Super Rugby power rankings: The champs find a little inspiration

The Crusaders appear to be back after they and the Blues delivered one of the best games of the season, writes Patrick McKendry.

Crusaders •Mon, Mar 20

Kini Naholo set on scoring to his own tune at Hurricanes

Hurricanes fans may be chanting a White Stripes song made famous by his older brother Waisake, but the younger Naholo is out to prove he's got his own thing going.

Hurricanes •Sat, Mar 18

Hurricanes outlast Waratahs in windy Wellington

The Hurricanes have powered their way through a seesaw opening against the Waratahs to post a comfortable 34-17 win in niggly Wellington conditions.

Hurricanes •Fri, Mar 17

Aupiki players come together for trainings - regardless of team

With Super Rugby Aupiki running for only five weeks teams have a limited training window, however the Auckland rugby hub has opened its arms to players across the region.

Blues •Fri, Mar 17

Lomax, Havili become latest All Blacks to decide rugby futures

Tasman duo Tyrel Lomax and David Havili have both opted to stay in New Zealand with new deals with the Hurricanes and the Crusaders, respectively.

Crusaders •Thu, Mar 16

Ardie Savea back, Kini Naholo earns debut as Canes host Waratahs

The Hurricanes will have plenty of power for Friday night's Super Rugby contest at home with Asafo Aumua also joining the starting XV.

Hurricanes •Wed, Mar 15

Super Rugby power rankings: How Fijian Drua humbled the champs

Competition newcomers are the week's big movers after beating the Crusaders in front of a frenzied crowd in Lautoka, writes Patrick McKendry.

Blues •Mon, Mar 13

Blues hold off Hurricanes to win ill-disciplined clash

The Blues have held on to beat the Hurricanes 25-19 in a sloppy, ill-disciplined evening of Super Rugby action in the capital.

Blues •Sat, Mar 11

Analysis: The best and the rest already on show in Super Rugby

After only two rounds, Super Rugby Pacific already has established a familiar pecking order with the top six teams already standing out.

Blues •Fri, Mar 10

Lakai has big boots to fill for Hurricanes' clash with Blues

The 20-year-old loose forward replaces captain Ardie Savea at No.8 while he serves a one-week ban in part for making a throat-slitting gesture last week.

Hurricanes •Fri, Mar 10

Blues face big test of their title credentials against Hurricanes

Last season's beaten finalists looked a little fragile against the Brumbies at the weekend - Dane Coles and company will seek to take full advantage.

Blues •Thu, Mar 9

'The way it is' - Hurricanes, Ardie Savea accept one-week ban

Savea was quick to regret his throat-slitting gesture against the Melbourne Rebels and accepts his punishment, Hurricanes coach Jason Holland says.

Hurricanes •Thu, Mar 9

Super Rugby power rankings: Who's chasing the Chiefs?

Rugby writer Patrick McKendry runs the rule over the weekend's "super" action.

Blues •Mon, Mar 6

Savea cited for throat-slitting Super Rugby gesture

The captain could face a ban from two weeks upwards, though he did make a public apology in a post-match TV interview.

All Blacks •Sun, Mar 5

Savea 'not sure' if penalty coming for throat-slitting gesture

Ardie Savea has already apologised for the incident in the Rebels game but revealed he has already received a phone call from his dad about it.

Hurricanes •Sat, Mar 4

Savea in hot water for throat-slitting gesture in Hurricanes win

Ardie Savea was sent off after "escalating" a clash between his side and the Rebels but it was what he did as he left the field that has people talking.

Hurricanes •Sat, Mar 4

Hurricanes survive early heat to blow Reds away in Townsville

Five second-half tries for Hurricanes ensure they take a bonus point victory from their Super Rugby Pacific opener.

Hurricanes •Sun, Feb 26

Luka Connor's hat-trick spearheads big Chiefs Manawa win

The Chiefs Manawa overcame a slow start to kick off their Super Rugby Aupiki title defence with a 53-21 win over the Hurricanes Poua in Levin.

Chiefs •Sat, Feb 25

Jordie Barrett on move to 12 at Canes: 'I'm trying to evolve game'

Permanent Super Rugby shift will help Barrett's chances of staying in his preferred second-five position with All Blacks in World Cup year.

Hurricanes •Wed, Feb 15

Shot clocks and quick set pieces: welcome to Super Rugby's fast show

New law variations in this season's Super Rugby Pacific are designed to speed up the game to make it more entertaining.

Blues •Tue, Feb 14

Hurricanes

Latest Stories

Super Rugby power rankings: The champs find a little inspiration

Kini Naholo set on scoring to his own tune at Hurricanes

Hurricanes outlast Waratahs in windy Wellington

Aupiki players come together for trainings - regardless of team

Lomax, Havili become latest All Blacks to decide rugby futures

Ardie Savea back, Kini Naholo earns debut as Canes host Waratahs

Super Rugby power rankings: How Fijian Drua humbled the champs

Blues hold off Hurricanes to win ill-disciplined clash

Analysis: The best and the rest already on show in Super Rugby

Lakai has big boots to fill for Hurricanes' clash with Blues

Blues face big test of their title credentials against Hurricanes

'The way it is' - Hurricanes, Ardie Savea accept one-week ban

Super Rugby power rankings: Who's chasing the Chiefs?

Savea cited for throat-slitting Super Rugby gesture

Savea 'not sure' if penalty coming for throat-slitting gesture

Savea in hot water for throat-slitting gesture in Hurricanes win

Hurricanes survive early heat to blow Reds away in Townsville

Luka Connor's hat-trick spearheads big Chiefs Manawa win

Jordie Barrett on move to 12 at Canes: 'I'm trying to evolve game'

Shot clocks and quick set pieces: welcome to Super Rugby's fast show

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