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Monday June 30, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008

Crusaders blow away Canes to bring home final

CHRISTCHURCH The Robbie Deans era will last one more week after the Crusaders outgunned the Hurricanes 33-22 in a lopsided Super 14 semi-final in Christchurch.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Canes must attack - Cullen

Christian Cullen believes the Crusaders are ripe for the taking along as the Hurricanes attack.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Nonu targets All Blacks spot

THE great enigma he may remain, but Hurricanes midfielder Ma'a Nonu could have taken the most significant step of the year towards regaining his All Black status in a stirring Super 14 encounter at Eden Park on Friday night.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Canes know the way forward

Colin Cooper is backing the Hurricanes' set piece to deliver an historic playoff win.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Catch-up Blues give Tahs a helping hand

THE Waratahs' hopes of staging a Super 14 home semi-final improved dramatically last night after the Blues overhauled the Hurricanes in a spectacular match in Auckland.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Collins says he hasn't asked for release - yet

All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins has denied asking the New Zealand Rugby Union for an early release from his contract to pursue big-money offers in the north, though he has hinted strongly that such a request might be in the wind.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Hurricanes maul Lions

The Hurricanes continued their strong finish to the Super 14 season by thrashing the Lions.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

NZ teams may change boundaries

NZ's five Super rugby teams may change when a revamped comp is presented to News Ltd.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Hurricanes blow away Cheetahs

The Hurricanes ran in six tries to beat South Africa's Cheetahs in their Super 14 match.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Injured Collins heading home

Jerry Collins is on his way home from South Africa with bruised ribs.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Hurricanes regroup for the run home

The Hurricanes are down, but insist they are far from out as they lick the wounds from their untimely defeat in Cape Town at the weekend.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Stormers charge into fourth spot

In-form South African team scores fifth win in six matches to move into fourth spot.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Hurricanes crush Bulls

Defending Super 14 champions humbled by a rampaging Hurricanes outfit in Pretoria.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Cooper delighted as Canes break shackles

Even in his most ambitious moments, Colin Cooper never dreamed of securing the first leg of the Hurricanes' crucial South African treble like this.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Midfield role best for Nonu, say ABs

Ma'a Nonu's form on the wing hasn't escaped his attention, but All Blacks backs coach Wayne Smith has hinted the Wellingtonian's international future is still in the midfield.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Nonu to spark Canes' midfield

Ma'a Nonu will start in the midfield for the Hurricanes' crunch Super 14 match against the Bulls.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Drama in Wellington

The Hurricanes upset after being held to a controversial 13-13 draw by the Sharks.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

World Cup nemesis to take on Canes

Frederic Michalak is set to start for the Sharks against the Hurricanes on Friday night.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Tane happy to be back home

Tane Tu'ipulotu might have been born in Tonga, but Wellington is home.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Collins not cited for high tackle

The Crusaders have been left shaking their heads after Jerry Collins escaped citation.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Dragged Weepu can sharpen up: Cooper

Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has leapt to the defence of his two halfbacks.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Hurricanes in six-way bunfight for finals

They might be fourth on the table but the Hurricanes are in a six-way bunfight for the last place in the playoffs.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Crusaders win war, lose Carter

Crusaders win a typically punishing war of attrition over their old Super 14 rivals.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Hurricanes expect to be bombed

Hurricanes have taken the insurance of naming two fullbacks for their clash with the Crusaders

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

S14: Where your team is at

How your team is travelling heading into round 7 of the Super 14.

Team logo: Chiefs
2007 position:
8th
Highest finish:
Runner-up 2006
Country:
New Zealand
Coach:
Colin Cooper
Home ground:
Westpac Stadium, Wellington (capacity: 34,500)
Team colours:
Yellow with black piping, black shorts and socks. Alternate strip - White with yellow and black panels, white shorts and yellow socks.
Website:
www.hurricanes.co.nz

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The Crusaders account for the Hurricanes 33-22 to move into another Super 14 decider.

2008 squad

Craig Clarke, Jerry Collins, Jason Eaton, Hikawera Elliot, Jacob Ellison, Tamati Ellison, Tim Fairbrother, Hosea Gear, Jimmy Gopperth, Zachary Guildford, Andrew Hore, Cory Jane, Michael Johnson, Chris Masoe, Albert Mathewson, Ma'a Nonu, Shannon Paku, William Ripia, John Schwalger, Conrad Smith, Rodney So'oialo, Jeremy Thrush, Neemia Tialata, Tane Tu'ipulotu, Bernie Upton, Scott Waldrom, Thomas Waldrom, Piri Weepu