The Hurricanes have named perhaps their strongest matchday 23 yet this season for their round 10 clash with the Western Force in Perth.
Hurricanes fans rejoice; All Blacks reinforcements have arrived in the form of front rowers Asafo Aumua and Tyrel Lomax.
Round three sees not just culture round hit Wellington but also a Super Rugby double-header as the Hurricanes Poua open their 2025 season at home against the Blues.
CEO Avan Lee is confident the Hurricanes will “be just fine” on the field this season despite the departure of club greats TJ Perenara, Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett.
Super Rugby Pacific pre-season kicks off for the New Zealand teams this weekend as the Crusaders take on the Blues this Friday at a sold out Kirwee Rugby Club.
The Hurricanes have revealed their 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad with nine new signings along with seven All Blacks.
Tjay Clarke has taken a significant step forward by signing with the Hurricanes for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Former All Black hooker Hika Elliot has been named in the No. 16 jersey for Wellington in Saturday's NPC final vs Bay of Plenty.
The NPC Premiership final will be at Sky Stadium in Wellington at 2:30 pm next Saturday after Wellington beat Waikato 29-24 to set up a showdown with Bay of Plenty who overpowered Canterbury 32-20 in Tauranga. Bay of Plenty and Wellington each trailed at halftime in earning their passage to the decider.
As the Wellington Lions continue to hunt for their second NPC title in three years, captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has revealed the secret behind the team’s success.