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Jun 27, 18 •
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The colour, action and stars of Investec Super Rugby return this weekend as the Highlanders, Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues push for a place in this year’s competition playoffs rounds. A super finish is in store with four New Zealand teams – the...
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Jun 18, 18 •
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Comments Off on Julian Savea confirms move to Toulon
Julian Savea confirmed this evening that he will be leaving New Zealand at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to join French Top 14 club Toulon. New Zealand Rugby, Hurricanes and Wellington Rugby have collectively praised Savea for his massive...
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Jun 12, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match schedule for 2019 announced
SANZAAR has announced the tournament dates for the 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby competition that will kick-off on Friday 15 February when the Chiefs host the Highlanders in New Zealand, with the Cell C Sharks getting local proceedings underway with an away clash...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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Comments Off on Super weekend of Investec Super Rugby
The final round of Investec Super Rugby before the Steinlager Series kicks off in just a few hours and it’s one not to miss. With two local derbies and an early kick off in Auckland, rugby fans across the country will be treated to the best sporting action...
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May 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on What’s in a name? Investec Super Rugby clubs get behind #SayMyName
New Zealand Rugby and the Investec Super Rugby clubs, the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders are encouraging fans, supporters and each other to learn the correct way to say people’s names. With teams based in New Zealand, Australia, South...
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May 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on Impressive wins for Cape and Durban sides – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Review
Emirates Lions suffer Marx setback in Wellington loss Jaguares secure Australasian clean sweep in Rotorua The DHL Stormers produced a powerful performance to beat the Vodacom Bulls 29-17 in their big Vodacom Super Rugby derby at DHL Newlands on...
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May 4, 18 •
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Comments Off on Siya Kolisi to reach milestone in big local derby – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 12 Preview
Mtawarira back to anchor scrum for Durbanites Dyantyi returns in reshuffled Emirates Lions team Springbok flank Siya Kolisi makes his 100th appearance for the DHL Stormers on Saturday against traditional rivals the Vodacom Bulls in their important Vodacom...
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Apr 8, 18 •
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Comments Off on Clinical Emirates Lions roar to big win – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Roundup
Cell C Sharks suffer cruel defeat to Hurricanes in thrilling Napier contest Young winger Madosh Tambwe scored four tries to help steer the Emirates Lions to a comprehensive 52-31 Vodacom Super Rugby win over the DHL Stormers on Saturday evening in...
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Apr 5, 18 •
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Comments Off on Combrinck boost for Emirates Lions – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 8 Preview
DHL Stormers forced into several changes for big Highveld encounter Unchanged Cell C Sharks aiming for positive end to overseas tour in Napier The Emirates Lions will welcome back stalwart, Springbok winger Ruan Combrinck, for their important Vodacom Super...
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Mar 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY WEEK SEVEN PREVIEW
Melbourne Rebels v Hurricanes When: Friday March 30 at 19:45 AEDT Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne TV: LIVE on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms Broadcast information: The Rebels have beefed up their forward pack with...
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Mar 10, 18 •
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Comments Off on Beauden Barrett and Ben May to bring up Investec Super Rugby centuries
Beauden Barrett and Ben May will give Hurricanes fans two more reasons to celebrate Opening Night when the pair bring up their 100th Investec Super Rugby caps against the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium tonight. Barrett (26) will become the 12th player to...
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Mar 6, 18 •
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Comments Off on John Plumtree to coach Hurricanes 2019 – 2021 Jason Holland to join as assistant coach
The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby have today announced that John Plumtree will take the Head Coach role for the 2019 Investec Super Rugby season. Plumtree will take over from Chris Boyd after the 2018 season with Jason Holland confirmed as his Assistant...
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Feb 22, 18 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls face stern Hurricanes test at Loftus – Vodacom Super Rugby Week 2 Preview
DHL Stormers kick off tour against Waratahs in Sydney Emirates Lions clash with Jaguares in Johannesburg The Vodacom Bulls face a tough opening assignment on Saturday when they host the Hurricanes in their first Vodacom Super Rugby match of the new season at...
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Jan 30, 18 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes’ Chris Boyd to take up new role in England at end of 2018 season
Hurricanes Head Coach Chris Boyd will leave the club at the end of the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season to take up a new role overseas. Boyd has been appointed Director of Rugby at English premiership club the Northampton Saints, a position he will take up at...
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Oct 27, 17 •
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Comments Off on TJ all the way – Perenara signs four-year deal
Another leading All Black is committing long term to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) – with halfback TJ Perenara re-signing with New Zealand Rugby through until 2021. The 25-year-old’s new four-year contract with NZR will also keep him in Wellington and...
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Jun 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Julian Savea set to play 100th game for Hurricanes
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Hurricanes have congratulated Julian Savea as he gets set to play his 100th Investec Super Rugby match when the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs in an exciting local derby at Westpac Stadium this Friday (NZT). The Hurricanes...
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Aug 8, 16 •
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Comments Off on Brave Emirates Lions fall short in Vodacom Super Rugby title bid
Third time lucky for Hurricanes on cold and wet night in Wellington The Hurricanes of New Zealand are the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions of South Africa 20-3 in the final played on Saturday morning (SA time) at the...
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Aug 5, 16 •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes v Lions Preview
The best two teams in this season’s Super Rugby competition will square off in Wellington on Saturday as the Hurricanes and Lions collide. Both sides have won 13 times this year and both are on a recent run of seven wins from their last eight games,...
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Aug 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling Vodacom Super Rugby final expected in Wellington
Emirates Lions hunting for first title in Saturday battle with Hurricanes Second successive Final for side from Wellington Vodacom donates more than R2m as part of their #Tries4Books campaign The Emirates Lions meet the Hurricanes on Saturday in Wellington...
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Aug 4, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions vs Hurricanes: 6 August 2016 (09:35 SA time)
Warren Whiteley will lead the Emirates Lions against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday in their first ever final of Vodacom Super Rugby. Whiteley is back in the starting line-up while Ruan Ackermann and Lourens Erasmus have been included on the...
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Aug 2, 16 •
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Comments Off on Glen Jackson to Referee Super Rugby Final
Glen Jackson has been appointed to referee the 2016 Super Rugby Final between the Hurricanes and Lions at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday 6 August. The 40-year-old New Zealander is a former fly-half who played for Bay of Plenty, Chiefs, Saracens...
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Jul 28, 16 •
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Comments Off on Emirates Lions on the hunt for Vodacom Super Rugby final spot
Hurricanes host Chiefs in first semi-final in Wellington First-ever semi-final in Johannesburg The Emirates Lions will tackle defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders, in one of two mouth-watering semi-final clashes on Saturday. The vital...
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Jul 25, 16 •
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Comments Off on Super Rugby Semi-finals Confirmed
After the completion of the four quarter-finals the composition of the Super Rugby semi-finals has been confirmed. The highest seeded team the Hurricanes will play the lowest seeded team the Chiefs in one semi-final, while the second highest seeded team the...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on Ardie Savea signs with NZ Rugby and Hurricanes for two more years
All Blacks and Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through until 2018. The 22-year-old, who made his All Blacks Test debut against Wales during this year’s Steinlager...
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Jul 14, 16 •
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Comments Off on BNZ Crusaders team to play the Hurricanes
The BNZ Crusaders will play their final game of the regular season in front of a home crowd this Saturday night, when they take on the Hurricanes at AMI Stadium. Head Coach Todd Blackadder has made three changes to the side that beat the Rebels last...
