Wellington, March 18 NZPA - Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has run out of patience with his under-performing Hurricanes, making six changes to their side for a daunting Super 14 rugby match against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday morning (NZT).

Wellington, March 14 NZPA - The Crusaders, with a hard-earned win over the Chiefs, provided the only bright spot for New Zealand sides in the fifth week of Super 14 rugby as the Hurricanes and Highlanders were left licking wounds inflicted by South African sides.

Wellington, March 14 NZPA - The massive Newlands Stadium continues to be a graveyard for New Zealand teams in the Super 14 rugby series, with the Stormers proving too strong and controlled for a hesitant Hurricanes combination in Cape Town this morning.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - Updated Super 14 rugby teams for fifth round matches this weekend (NZ times):-

FRIDAY

Chiefs v Crusaders, Hamilton, 7.35pm

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).

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 21 NZPA - Results and standings after the second round of the Super 14 rugby championship:

Friday:

Wellington, Feb 20 NZPA - The Hurricanes raced in seven tries to swat aside the Western Force 47-22 and continue their unbeaten start to the Super 14 rugby season here tonight.

Wellington, Feb 20 NZPA - The Hurricanes beat the Western Force 47-22 in a Super 14 rugby match at Westpac Stadium here tonight.

Scores:-

Wellington, Feb 18 NZPA - Hurricanes team named today to play the Western Force in a Super 14 rugby match at Wellington on Saturday: