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It was not solely the much-criticized throat-cutting act from the suspended Ardie Savea that contributed to his citing. The judgement included an on-field sanction handed to him when the Hurricanes played the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday, March 4. Sanzaar’s judiciary committee did not deem the throat-cutting gesture met the threshold for a red card, Savea […] READ MORE
The news is good up in Auckland. With the 2022 Blues’ winning streak continuing, it all looks rosy for the three-times Champions. News is not so good for supporters of the Wellington side, with the Hurricanes falling further downward in the standings, after a clumsy final minute decision costs them big time. Differing results sure, […] READ MORE
While humble in his self-assessment, new Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea will steel himself by having solid leadership around him, as he steps up into his new role in 2021. Savea says he is honoured to have the opportunity to lead. “This is getting out of my comfort zone, but I feel like this is a time […] READ MORE
In the rarified air at the top of the Super Rugby standings, knowing the opposition and ‘applying the pressure’ can lead to a small advantage over your rival. This Friday night #HURvCRU is the match of the week and will be won by getting the little things right. No matter the competition, small margins can […] READ MORE
After a stellar career, former Super Rugby winning player Carlos Spencer will take on the Assistant Coach role at the Hurricanes in 2019. It will bring the incredible skills base of Spencer back 'home' to his birth place of Levin; just an hours drive from Westpac Stadium READ MORE
Twelve months after the heartache of losing the decider, Hastings Boys High School finally claimed their maiden National Championship, lifting the Barbarians Cup on Sunday. Winning 25-17 over Chiefs regional winners Hamilton Boys High, Hastings take out Top Four Championship in an absorbing final. It was the final that most expected to see, with the pair arguably […] READ MORE
Scott MacLean is an active rugby referee in Wellington (NZ), and writes for Last Word On Rugby predominantly from the ‘match officials’ viewpoint.