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Hurricanes

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Hurricanes duo in fitness race

Hurricanes duo in fitness race

Hurricanes flanker Ardie Savea and prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen are in a race against time to be fit for the start of Super Rugby.

Hurricanes sign up three forwards

Hurricanes sign up three forwards

The Hurricanes have secured the signatures of three key forwards through to the end of the 2016 season.

Boyd thrilled with Nonu's attitude

Boyd thrilled with Nonu's attitude

Set to field a star-studded backline in 2015, new Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd has plenty to address before the season starts.

Hurricanes bolster their midfield

Hurricanes bolster their midfield

New Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd has a mixture of youth and experience in his squad for the 2015 Super Rugby tournament.

Super Rugby draw released

Super Rugby draw released

The draw for 2015's Super Rugby season has been released, with defending champions the Waratahs hosting Western Force in Round 1.

More Hurricanes News

  • Three stars extend Hurricanes deals
  • 'Canes flanker still joining Bristol
  • Mixed emotions for ex-Rebel Woodward
  • 'Backs win games, packs win titles'
  • Hammett proud achievements at 'Canes
  • Nonu's Hurricanes return confirmed
  • Smith wants Nonu back at 'Canes
  • Nonu heading back to Hurricanes?
  • Barrett inks new Hurricanes deal
  • Through fear comes courage - Cruden
  • Chiefs stay alive in 2014 ReportChiefs stay alive in 2014
  • Nonu may return home to Hurricanes
  • 'Canes keep hold of Thomson
  • Preview: Chiefs v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Chiefs v Hurricanes
  • Scotsman masterminds 'Canes defence
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker, Round 18
  • Hurricanes facing hooker crisis
  • Thrush relishing Chiefs challenge
  • Thomson double sinks Crusaders ReportThomson double sinks Crusaders
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Crusaders PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Crusaders
  • Blues dent HurricanesBlues dent Hurricanes' play-off hopes
  • Preview: Blues v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Blues v Hurricanes
  • Bonus point Hurricanes thrash Chiefs ReportBonus point Hurricanes thrash Chiefs
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Chiefs PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Chiefs
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Highlanders PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Highlanders
  • Hurricanes down Rebels in Melbourne ReportHurricanes down Rebels in Melbourne
  • Preview: Rebels v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Rebels v Hurricanes
  • Chiefs eyeing up Savea?
  • Lee-Lo heads to the Crusaders
  • NZRU still working on re-signing Nonu
  • Savea chased by Crusaders
  • Super Rugby expansion on the cards
  • Waratahs win Sydney thriller ReportWaratahs win Sydney thriller
  • Barrett sticks with the Hurricanes
  • NZRU, 'Canes in talks over Nonu
  • Super Rugby: Team of the Year
  • Hurricanes could be Nonu's only option
  • Preview: Waratahs v Hurricanes PreviewPreview: Waratahs v Hurricanes
  • Perenara in, Ranger out for All Blacks
  • New deals for Hurricanes duo
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 20
  • Super Rugby set to expand in 2016
  • Broadhurst commits to Hurricanes
  • Eaton off to Japan
  • Savea extends Hurricanes stay
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Jane treble as Hurricanes soar ReportJane treble as Hurricanes soar
  • Shields starts for Hurricanes
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Reds PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Reds
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 19
  • Hammett won't rule out Nonu move
  • Leiua starts for Hurricanes
  • Third straight win for Third straight win for 'Canes
  • Super Rugby: Team Tracker
  • Preview: Hurricanes v Blues PreviewPreview: Hurricanes v Blues
  • Super Rugby: Team of Round 18
  • Hurricanes Fixtures
  • Table
New Zealand Conference
Super Rugby Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Crusaders 16 51
2 Chiefs 16 44
3 Highlanders 16 42
4 Hurricanes 16 41
5 Blues 16 37
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Super Rugby, Friday

Highlights from Hamilton and Johannesburg.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.