Hurricanes
Waratahs suffer heaviest defeat to Hurricanes in Super Rugby history
The Waratahs missed 41 tackles and were no match for the Hurricanes on Friday night but coach Darren Coleman believes his team can still play finals.
- by Tom Decent
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Hurricanes set to apologise to NZ government over ‘redneck puppets’ haka
Before their weekend season-opener, the team’s haka contained the words “karetao o te Kawana kakiwhero” which translates to “puppets of this redneck government”.
Hurricanes look set to apologise over ‘redneck government’ haka
The Hurricanes look set to apologise over a haka performed by the Poua which featured words that translated to ‘puppets of this redneck government’. Credit: Stuff.co.nz
Force fall short against Hurricanes despite late surge
Western Force were left to rue a poor first half after falling just short against the Hurricanes, with the Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights taking a win in Palmerston North on Sunday.
- by Melissa Woods
Underdogs again: Waratahs prepare for hostile Hurricanes
With some good news on the injury front, the Waratahs are heading across the ditch as underdogs, a title they’re happy to wear.
- by Georgina Robinson
Jorgensen in mix at fullback as ‘out-enthused’ Tahs search for answers
The 18-year-old has impressed in his debut season but could face his toughest challenge yet if NSW coach Darren Coleman makes a big selection call.
- by Georgina Robinson
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Super Rugby
Savea ban applauded after sanction over ‘throat-cutting’ incident
All Blacks star Ardie Savea will miss the Hurricanes’ clash with the Blues after being suspended for one match.
- by Iain Payten
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Australian rugby
‘Draft one’: Jorgensen, Gleeson make the cut in Jones’ leaked list
The Wallabies coach watched every game of the Super Round in person in Melbourne. One spectator captured a revealing “scribble” in his notebook.
- by Georgina Robinson
‘Heat of the moment’: Hurricane Savea under scrutiny over ‘throat-slitting’ gesture
Hurricanes skipper Ardie Savea could face sanctions for a throat-slitting gesture during his side’s 39-33 win over the Melbourne Rebels on Friday night.
- by Roy Ward
Reds no match for Hurricanes in Super Rugby loss
Five second-half tries saw the more experienced Hurricanes dispatch the Queensland Reds in comfortable fashion in Townsville.
- by Fraser Barton
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Super Rugby
Waratahs apologise for fan’s ‘racial slurs’ at Leichhardt Oval
Du’Plessis Kirifi, whose father is Samoan, raised his middle finger at the crowd after the Hurricanes’ win at Leichhardt Oval and said it was in response to racial slurs.
- by Georgina Robinson
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