Either the Crusaders or the Sharks will be the semi-final opponents for the Hurricanes after they saw off the Chiefs in the last eight.
A Super Rugby quarter-final preview went the way of the Chiefs, though their win was not enough to leapfrog Hurricanes in the table.
Having missed New Zealand's series win over France, Brodie Retallick is back in the Chiefs team for Friday's match against the Hurricanes.
The Waratahs will play post-season Super Rugby thanks to their latest big win, while Ngani Laumape scored four tries for the Hurricanes.
The New Zealand Conference remains tight in Super Rugby after the Chiefs caught the eye with a big away win.
Julian Savea says it is "big news" for Toulon that they could be set to sign prolific wing Julian Savea.
New Zealand will have Liam Squire at their disposal against France after a Super Rugby citing for foul play was dismissed.
Tyrel Lomax and Waisake Naholo scored second-half tries to help the Highlanders overcome their New Zealand Conference rivals.
The Crusaders won the battle of Super Rugby's leading teams, while the Rebels' wingers shared five tries against the Sunwolves.
The Crusaders put down a marker at home, bringing to an end the Hurricanes ten match winning streak with a victory of 24-13 over the...
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Brad Shields will leave New Zealand to play international rugby for England but Steve Hansen said he was thinking of calling him up.
The Reds showed a vast improvement, but came up short against the high-flying Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
Hurricanes captain Brad Shields cannot wait to "get stuck in" on England's tour of South Africa next month.
The Hurricanes put five tries past the Blues for a bonus point win of 36-15, securing their 6th consecutive win against the Blues, and 4th...
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For the ninth successive match the Hurricanes came out on top as they beat the Blues to go back to the Super Rugby summit.
Malcolm Marx is out of the Lions Super Rugby tour of New Zealand with a groin injury. Marx lasted less than 10 minutes as...
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