Hurricanes

By Kevin McCarthy A few people were reaching earlier for their misery goggles after Saturday’s opening slump to the Blues. They should hold off for a while. 31-16 looks a health drubbing and it felt like that at the time. But a few things to consider. Even with two yellow cards, the

By Peter Marriott Round 1 v Blues: Lost 16-31 The Hurricanes loss is the 18th time in 26 years they have been beaten in their opening match of a new season. The years involved are: 1996, 97, 99, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18,

Above: Devan Flanders starts at No. 8 for the Hurricanes against the Blues in Wellington on Saturday night. By Kevin McCarthy The cricket season seems to run later and later every year.  Really crowds in on the start of the rugby. We’ll call it Spring for the hell of it, and I

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 Wellington Stadium this Saturday, kick-off 7.05pm. Savea will become the 19th Hurricanes captain since Super Rugby hostilities commenced in 1996. He will be the 12th forward captain,

Ardie Savea has been named as captain of the Hurricanes for 2021. The experienced loose forward’s first home game in the role on February 27 will double as his 100th cap for the Hurricanes. Savea says he is honoured to have the opportunity to lead. “This is getting out of my comfort zone,