Warren Gatland's stint with Chiefs is getting tougher as they went on to lose their fourth game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa with a margin of 18-25 to Hurricanes.
Hurricanes overcame a red card from Scott Scrafton as they edged out Chiefs 18-25 in the fourth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at FMG Stadium Waikato on Sunday.
Hurricanes have received a much-needed boost ahead of their fourth round Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs in Hamilton with Jordie Barrett returning from an injury.
Crusaders came up with a clinical performance as they kick-started the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition with a 25-39 win over Hurricanes at Sky Stadium on Sunday.
Hurricanes have announced two changes to their starting line-up for the second round clash of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Crusaders to be played in Wellington on Sunday.
Blues managed to 16 points in the second half as they sealed a 30-20 win over Hurricanes in their Super Rugby Aotearoa opening game at Eden Park on Sunday.
New Zealand international Ardie Savea is set to make his first competitive game appearance since the World Cup last year after he was named on the bench for Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against Blues.
The players involved in the new-look Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament will “thrive on having the world’s eyes on them”, according to the Hurricanes’ Head of Physical Performance David Gray.
Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles says he respects the new health and safety measures which have been put in place as preparations for Super Rugby Aotearoa begin to ramp up.
Blues continued their impressive form in the ongoing Super Rugby season as they outplayed 14-man Hurricanes with a 15-24 victory at Sky Stadium on Saturday.