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Almanack highlights unforgettable 2020

- March 9, 2021April 1, 2021 2200

Great record of effects on game by Lynn McConnell All Blacks Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara were surprise omissions from the annual New Zealand Rugby Almanack's XV of the year in 2020. Barrett had a place in the substitutes but there was no place for Perenara. The Almanack editors, Clive Akers, Adrian Hill and

Hurricanes squad named to face Crusaders in Christchurch

- March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 1307

A handful of tweaks have been made to the Hurricanes starting line-up ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. The Hurricanes are the only side that managed to hand the Crusaders a loss in 2020, breaking their four-year winning streak at home. New All Black Peter Umaga-Jensen, who came off

Crusaders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 match moved to Sunday

- March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 1575

Crusaders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 match moved to Sunday Crusaders v Hurricanes, Round 2 match moved to Sunday, 7 March at 4.35pm Chiefs v Highlanders Round 2 match to remain on Friday, 5 March at 7.05pm New Zealand Rugby

Blues power past Hurricanes in Wellington

- February 27, 2021March 1, 2021 1119

Patience and power saw the Blues open their Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a 31-16 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. Neither side had reason to be happy with the quality of their play, the Hurricanes especially so when on the wrong end of a 12-15 penalty count.

Ardie Savea to debut as captain, play 100th game against Blues

- February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 1712

Ardie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday. Ardie’s older sibling Julian will line up for his first game for the Hurricanes since 2018, making Saturday a very special day