Mix of new and returning players headline Hurricanes squad
The Hurricanes have announced their 33-man squad for the 2026 Super Rugby season which includes three new and three returning play…
Ben Smith
05 Nov 2025, 17:59
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Canterbury and Otago team lists locked and loaded for NPC final
The teams are in for the 2025 Bunnings NPC final, with an experienced Canterbury outfit hosting the up-and-comers of Otago.
Ned Lester
21 Oct 2025, 21:04
Opinion
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury will host Otago in Saturday’s NPC final after both South Island outfits achieved resounding semi-final victories.
Adam Julian
18 Oct 2025, 19:40
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Canterbury will host Otago in the NPC final next weekend after running away with a clinical win over Hawke’s Bay in Christchurch…
Finn Morton
18 Oct 2025, 2:58
NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
Naitoa Ah Kuoi will captain Bay of Plenty in the absence of injured Kurt Eklund, as the Steamers look to continue their quest for …
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2025, 20:38
Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
Finn Morton
08 Oct 2025, 18:50
Josh Moorby returns to Super Rugby after brief Montpellier excursion
The Hurricanes have announced the return of outside back Josh Moorby ahead of the 2026 season, just one season after losing the ri…
Ned Lester
13 Aug 2025, 16:59
Stephen Larkham weighs in on potential dead rubber qualifying final
Coach Stephen Larkham has no qualms about bringing Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa back from injury to face the Hurricanes despit…
AAP
06 Jun 2025, 18:37
Asafo Aumua injury fears quelled in Hurricanes team naming
After reports of All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua limping away from Hurricanes training this week, Wellington fans will be relieved t…
Ned Lester
03 Jun 2025, 23:01
Flanders and Sinkinson return to Hurricanes lineup against the Reds
Sinkinson has been named in the No.14 jersey for the weekend, with Bailyn Sullivan on the bench after leaving the field last weeke…
Henry Lee
20 May 2025, 23:19
All Black first five returns for Hurricanes to face Highlanders
All Black first five-eighth Brett Cameron will make his return from injury after a seven month long stint on the sidelines when th…
Ben Smith
13 May 2025, 23:00
Interview
Hurricanes winger Ngane Punivai is a transformed player in 2025
Punivai played 14 games for the Highlanders between 2020 and 2022, where he struggled to make a big impression. He scored five tri…
Adam Julian
12 May 2025, 23:35
Hurricanes name physical team to contend with top dog Chiefs
A Hurricanes side gaining momentum will host the top-of-the-table Chiefs in round 12, and head coach Clark Laidlaw has named a lar…
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 23:00
Opinion
Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week for round 11
The eleventh round of Super Rugby saw the Chiefs compile another huge score. The Blues and Highlanders are languishing while the C…
Adam Julian
29 Apr 2025, 17:55
'We've been searching': Clark Laidlaw's honest reflection after win in Canberra
Both Ngatungane Punivai and Kini Naholo went over for two tries each, continuing their sharp try scoring form from recent weeks.
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2025, 21:06
Kini Naholo powers Hurricanes to upset win over Brumbies In Canberra
The ACT Brumbies have blown a golden chance to maintain contact with the Super Rugby Pacific ladder leaders.
AAP
26 Apr 2025, 7:12
