The Blues kept alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Super 14s with a nail-biting 19-17 victory over the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes flanker Jerry Collins makes a welcome return to the starting line-up for Friday's all-important match against the Blues.
Wellington prop Neemia Tialata will miss the Hurricanes' final regular season match against the Auckland Blues on Friday
The Hurricanes failed to bag an all-important full house of points in their 21-10 victory over the Western Force on Friday.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes | |
| Friday 16th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| 08:35 | Blues vs Hurricanes |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes | |
| Friday 9th May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Hurricanes 21 - 10 Western Force | |
| Saturday 3rd May | |
| Super 14 | |
| Hurricanes 38 - 12 Lions | |
| Saturday 26th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Cheetahs 10 - 38 Hurricanes | |
| Saturday 19th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Stormers 20 - 12 Hurricanes | |
| Saturday 12th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Bulls 22 - 50 Hurricanes | |
| Saturday 5th April | |
| Super 14 | |
| Hurricanes 13 - 13 Sharks | |
| Friday 28th March | |
| Super 14 | |
| Hurricanes 13 - 20 Crusaders | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusaders | 12 | 52 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 13 | 41 |
| 3 | Blues | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | NSW Waratahs | 12 | 39 |
| 5 | Stormers | 12 | 37 |
Miles Harrison says it is time to stiffen the sinews and summon up the blood for semi-final weekend.
The Rugby Club spoke to the men that matter ahead of the Guinness Premiership semi-finals.
Ian McGeechan is the right choice to lead the Lions in South Africa, Will Greenwood told Sky Sports News.