Hurricanes

By Kevin McCarthy Out of the blocks and as usual you can frame the top of the table, which at this early stage shows the Hurricanes on top, and the Crusaders well, languishing. Admittedly, the Force in Perth is not the Chiefs in the Tron but that’s just quibbling folks! It may

Above: Jordi Viljoen became the 300th different player to make his debut for the Hurricanes in a Super Rugby match. He also became the third instance of a father and son to both play for the Hurricanes, following his father Joggie's seven appearances in 2000.  By Peter Marriott Some facts and

There are a number of positional and starting/bench changes in the Wellington Academy side that plays their Manawatu counterparts tomorrow from the team that drew with Hawke's Bay 19-19 last week. All five Wellington players in shot here are playing in different roles tomorrow. Two teams playing under the Hurricanes banner

Above: Billy Proctor (left) is playing his 50th match for the Hurricanes against the Force, while Jordi Viljoen (centre) is paying his first. By Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy is a long-time supporter of the Wellington Lions, the Hurricanes and the All Blacks. Like many, he has traversed the highs, the lows

Brayden Iose playing against Moana Pasifika in last Friday's second and final pre-season match. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White The Hurricanes start their 29th Super Rugby season on the road. This coming weekend they meet the Western Force in Perth, followed by their second round encounter in Melbourne against the