Hurricanes

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 15: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders walks off after playing his 150th game following the round 10 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on August 15, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Highlanders vs Hurricanes

The Highlanders thumped the Hurricanes in the final match of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Saturday, as co-captains Aaron Smith and Ash Dixon celebrated big milestones.

Can the Crusaders win Super Rugby Aotearoa

Kiwi teams respond following Covid-19 interruption

The CEOs of the four New Zealand franchises who were set to play in the last round of Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend have responded after one of the two games was called off.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 08: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes looks to charge forward during the round 9 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Sky Stadium on August 08, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

On the lighter side: Savea’s outrageous dummy

Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea, who is known for throwing exaggerated dummies, produced another entertaining moment during Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa victory over the Chiefs.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 08: Kobus Van Wyk of the Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a try during the round 9 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Sky Stadium on August 08, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Hurricanes vs Chiefs

The Hurricanes kept their Super Rugby Aotearoa title hopes alive with a bonus-point win over the Chiefs, who went winless in the competition following 8 successive defeats.

LIVE: Hurricanes vs Chiefs

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Wellington.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 04: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the round 4 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 04, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Superbru: Crusaders, Hurricanes receive backing

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for round nine of Super Rugby Aotearoa and round six of Super Rugby AU.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 25: Wes Goosen the Hurricanes makes a break during the round 7 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Orangetheory Stadium on July 25, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Saffa duo start in tandem for Hurricanes

Wings Kobus van Wyk and Wes Goosen have been selected in the Hurricanes starting lineup for their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Chiefs in Wellington on Saturday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 21: Ngani Laumape of the Hurricanes attempts to evade Billy Harmon of the Crusaders during the round 2 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Hurricanes and the Crusaders at Sky Stadium on June 21, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Laumape eyes November return

Ngani Laumape hopes to recover in time to feature for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship later this year despite requiring surgery after breaking his arm.

Watch: Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa (Round 7)

After a great buildup by the Hurricanes, Wes Goosen showed his pace to slice through the Crusaders defence to score the Try of the Week in round seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 25: Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes charges forward during the round 7 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Orangetheory Stadium on July 25, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders vs Hurricanes

A brace of tries from Wes Goosen and a solid kicking display by Jordie Barrett helped the Hurricanes put an end to the Crusaders’ unbeaten 36-game home run.

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