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Aisle be Back: The Super Rugby Final

by clubrugby - June 20, 2025

Above: When the Hurricanes hosted the Chiefs earlier this year. By Kevin McCarthy I hope you’ve got your tin ears on for the sound of cowbells this weekend in Christchurch for the super rugby pacific finale. Quick recap – if you’re from Mars – but Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge suggested that cowbells

Aisle be Back: Super Rugby semis sans Hurricanes and vale Stu Wilson

by clubrugby - June 13, 2025

The Hurricanes flag won't be fluttering for another several months. By Kevin McCarthy I am not quite ready to go there, and look at another truncated Hurricanes playoff campaign, this time – or is it every time – dying on the cold fields of Canberra. Disappointing of course, but if you cannot

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Brumbies (Qualifying Final)

by clubrugby - June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

TJ Clarke and the Hurricanes celebrate his maiden try last week. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Kevin McCarthy It’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals time. Hold on, no, that’s not right. There would have to be four playoff matches in that case. And we only have three. Okay, so it’s actually the playoff finals

Aisle be Back – Hurricanes v Reds

by clubrugby - May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

By Kevin McCarthy Forgot to factor in the desperation last week with the Highlanders, who almost spoiled every Hurricane supporters night. Still, could shoulda, and the Canes secured a desperately close win as you will know. Now with two rounds left, from a competition wide view, you still want that desperation factor

Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Highlanders

by clubrugby - May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Riley Higgins and Billy Proctor return to the Hurricanes' midfield for their match against the Highlanders. Photo: Caroline Lewis. By Kevin McCarthy Two weeks is a long time in Super Rugby Pacific. A fortnight ago, I made the usual shonky predictions that basically wrote off the Hurricanes chances of defeating the Chiefs