Wellington, March 5 NZPA - Aaron Cruden will make his long-awaited starting debut for the Hurricanes in their Super 14 rugby match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday morning (NZT).

Wellington, March 4 NZPA - Once the headline-hogging matchup of the Super rugby regular season, Saturday's Crusaders-Blues showdown still carries plenty of bite.

Wellington, Feb 28 NZPA - The Hurricanes have been struck down by injuries ahead of their Super 14 rugby tour to South Africa.

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Sydney, Feb 25 NZPA - Willie Ripia relishes the opportunity to mark an idol he used to imitate as the unbeaten Hurricanes maintain a safety first option at pivot for Carlos Spencer's return to New Zealand rugby.

Auckland, Feb 25 NZPA - Lock Jason Eaton was today named in the Hurricanes' side for the Super 14 rugby match against the Lions in Wellington on Saturday night, ending a stand-down for an off-field incident.

Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Hurricanes lock Jason Eaton's breach of team protocol occurred during a night out when a barman refused to serve him drinks, the Dominion Post newspaper said today.

Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Form suggests a successful rounds loom for New Zealand teams in the second round of rugby's Super 14 although much of the limelight falls on two South African-Australian showdowns.

Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Hurricanes lock Jason Eaton has been stood down for disciplinary reasons and will miss Saturday's Super 14 rugby match against the Western Force in Wellington.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - Piri Weepu has seen the good pre-season vibe at the Hurricanes before.

This year, the All Blacks halfback hopes a dose of pragmatism can carry them an extra yard to the Super rugby title that annually slips their grasp.

By Daniel Gilhooly of NZPA

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - Piri Weepu has seen the good pre-season vibe at the Hurricanes before.

This year, the All Blacks halfback hopes a dose of pragmatism can carry them an extra yard to the Super rugby title that annually slips their grasp.