Ngani Laumape scored a vital try in the added minutes while Ihaia West added the decisive conversion as Hurricanes went on to register a thrilling 38-37 win over Sharks in their Super Rugby clash in Napier.
The Hurricanes have defeated the reigning Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders in their Super Rugby encounter at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.
Beauden Barrett will play his 100th match for the Hurricanes and is set to become the 12th player in franchise history to notch 100 caps for the black and yellow when they host defending champions the Crusaders in Wellington on Saturday.
New Zealand international Julian Savea has announced that he will remain with his Super Rugby club Hurricanes as he bids to make a comeback into the All Blacks squad.
Lions scored five tries in the second half as they came from behind to defeat Hurricanes 44-29 in the second semi-final of Super Rugby 2017 season at Emirates Airlines Park on Saturday.
Jordie Barrett contributed with 20 points as Hurricanes sealed a 16-35 win over Brumbies in the first quarter-final of the Super Rugby 2017 season at GIO Stadium on Friday.
Super Rugby champions Hurricanes have received the much needed boost ahead of their crucial clash against Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium with six All Blacks players returning to the squad.
Hurricanes have confirmed a quartet of players including latest All Blacks internationals Ngani Laumape and Vaea Fifita have penned new deals with the Super Rugby club.
British and Irish Lions lock Courtney Lawes is confident of a strong performance in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, if he gets an opportunity.
Hurricanes made an incredible comeback to score two tries in the final quarter to seal a 31-31 draw against British and Irish Lions in the tour game at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Here is the analysis on the game and the player rankings.
Super Rugby champions Hurricanes made an incredible comeback scoring two tries in the final quarter to go on to the level the tour game against British and Irish Lions 31-31 at Westpac Stadium on Tuesday.
As British and Irish Lions gear up to face Super Rugby champions Hurricanes in the upcoming tour game in Wellington on Tuesday, we take a look at few of the key points leading to the encounter.
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named Ireland international Rory Best as captain for the upcoming tour game against Hurricanes on Tuesday in Wellington.
Three brilliant tries in the concluding twelve minutes helped Hurricanes defeat Western Force by 34-12 in Perth on Saturday to keep them in contention for the top spot of the New Zealand conference.