Hurricanes

A case for a Hurricanes region sevens tournament circuit

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  A  lower North Island community sevens circuit in the summer would prove popular. One way of bridging the increasing divide between professional and community rugby could be for the Hurricanes to throw their support behind it. It could start with a tournament in Wellington in late November - the already established Weepu

Short Passes – 25 February

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Short passes is Club Rugby’s  news in briefs and noticeboard column for 2019. If you have news, notices or want a shout-out for anything email editor@clubrugby.co.nz or send us a message on social media. Club Rugby also welcomes assistance in putting this together, so if you want to help in the news in brief-gathering process please

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Crusaders

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  – By Kevin McCarthy It’s almost like déjà vu all over again, with the Canes again coming up against the Crusaders early in Super rugby. Last season, it was round 3. The Canes had a first up loss to the Bulls away, a win against the Jaguares away, and then back home to

Aisle be Back: Super Rugby underway this weekend

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  - By Kevin McCarthy Disappointing that we have to wait until early February to get the rugby season underway but that’s just the way it is I guess. The Northerners for example, they’re out of the blocks already and running hard. More on that later, but if starting early is the key to

Hurricanes and Blues split weekend’s games

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The Hurricanes and Blues split their matches this weekend one apiece, with the Hurricanes U20s pipping the Blues U20s on Friday and the Blues senior side beating the Hurricanes on Saturday at their match at the Tui Brewery. Blues (38) v Hurricanes (31) The Blues have successfully defended the Great Big Tui