James Blackwell

Hurricanes lock in five talented stars

The Hurricanes have positioned themselves well for the future by signing five of their most promising players for at least the next two seasons.   Promising prop Xavier Numia (20), openside...

Barrett wings it for Canes while Aumua returns

Hurricanes head coach John Plumtree has named a settled squad to face the Highlanders in Friday night's round four Investec Super Rugby match at Westpac Stadium.     Plumtree has made just...

Hometown hero Laumape inspires Hurricanes win, Rebels down Highlanders

Ngani Laumape tormented the Brumbies as the Hurricanes dished out a hammering, while the Rebels made it two wins out of two.           Ngani Laumape scored a hat-trick...

Beauden Barrett returns for the Hurricanes

Record Hurricanes points scorer Beauden Barrett will return to the starting XV for Friday night's Super Rugby match against the Brumbies in Palmerston North. Barrett has missed the first two weeks...

Dane Coles back in Hurricanes no.2 jersey ahead of Crusaders clash

Hurricanes captain Dane Coles will return to the starting XV for the first time since 2017 when the squad travel south to meet the Crusaders in Saturday night's Investec Super Rugby match.     Coles...

Perenara to lead Hurricanes in season opener

Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara will lead the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby opening match against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday night.     Perenara, the Hurricanes most capped halfback...

Six new faces in Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad

The Hurricanes have opted for continuity with the selection of the 2019 squad for the Super Rugby season.   There are just six new faces in new head coach John Plumtree’s 38-man squad, with dynamic...

NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014

The Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line.    The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...

Laumape back-to-back Hurricanes Player of the Year

Midfielder Ngani Laumape has been named Hurricanes Player of the Year for the second season in a row.Laumape picked up the prestigious award at the 2018 Hurricanes Awards Night at the Te Wharewaka...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Wellington Vs Taranaki