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
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Aisle be Back: The season opener in Perth
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 and Hurricanes to bring the heat to Perth in season opener
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
“AN ILL WIND BLOWS NOBODY ANY GOOD”
By Rolling Maul Wellington’s summer breeze is typically more abrasive than caressing, with the atmospheric disturbance swirling around rugby union early in 2024 creating discomfort for many loyal supporters of the game. News that the Wellington Rugby Football Union Inc. is considering selling its 50% share in Hurricanes GP Limited
Naholo impresses as Hurricanes enjoy convincing pre-season win over Moana Pasifika
Kini Naholo scoring one of his eye-catching tries late in the game in the Hurricanes' 9 tries to 4 Super Rugby pre-season win over Moana Pasifika this afternoon. By Adam Julian and Steven White. Photos by Mike Lewis Pictures and Andy McArthur. Hurricanes 59 Du’Plessis Kirifi 2, Kini Naholo 2, Peter Lakai,