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

Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy unveiled

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has unveiled Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa the unique trophy that will be presented to the winner of Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa 2020. Created by Otaki carver Bill Doyle, the trophy represents the coming together of the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders in the wake of the disruption and turmoil

Highlanders stun Chiefs after hooter

Come back from 7-31 down Down 7-24 at halftime, the Highlanders extended the Chiefs' misery in Super Rugby Aotearoa when scoring after the final hooter to win 33-31 at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Sunday. It left the Chiefs winless in the competition and repeated their first-round game when a late dropped

Jordie Barrett lands key kick for win

Hurricanes seal late win over the Blues Absorbing some determined Blues defence, the Hurricanes sealed a 29-27 win in their thrilling Super Rugby Aotearoa contest at SKY Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. It was a game that defied the mid-winter conditions with a slippery ball and the home team had second five-eighths