Hurricanes 2025
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Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
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@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
and therein lies why the Highlanders are perpetually fucked.
Oi! Why are we copping stray bullets in this thread?
@Smudge said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
and therein lies why the Highlanders are perpetually fucked.
Oi! Why are we copping stray bullets in this thread?
Because you're shit. And there is no way for you to stop, because you can't even buy players. And living in Dunedin is not going to get a guy like Ardie to move despite a two-way fit.
You're fucked because you can't get players and Dunedin sucks -
@Smudge said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
and therein lies why the Highlanders are perpetually fucked.
Oi! Why are we copping stray bullets in this thread?
Because you're shit. And there is no way for you to stop, because you can't even buy players. And living in Dunedin is not going to get a guy like Ardie to move despite a two-way fit.
You're fucked because you can't get players and Dunedin sucks@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@Smudge said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
and therein lies why the Highlanders are perpetually fucked.
Oi! Why are we copping stray bullets in this thread?
Because you're shit. And there is no way for you to stop, because you can't even buy players. And living in Dunedin is not going to get a guy like Ardie to move despite a two-way fit.
You're fucked because you can't get players and Dunedin sucksI hope you sweat to death this summer.
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Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
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Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
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@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
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@Smudge said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
and therein lies why the Highlanders are perpetually fucked.
Oi! Why are we copping stray bullets in this thread?
Because you're shit. And there is no way for you to stop, because you can't even buy players. And living in Dunedin is not going to get a guy like Ardie to move despite a two-way fit.
You're fucked because you can't get players and Dunedin sucksHaha holy shit. What did the Highlanders, Dunedin or Christchurch ever do to hurt you so much big man? Catching strays alright!
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@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
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@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course. -
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
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@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
Shandon - due to extreme downpours this week the course has been closed.
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@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
Shandon - due to extreme downpours this week the course has been closed.
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
Shandon - due to extreme downpours this week the course has been closed.
Jeepers, must be the first time in history a golf club has been shut in NZ for bad weather
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@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
Shandon - due to extreme downpours this week the course has been closed.
Jeepers, must be the first time in history a golf club has been shut in NZ for bad weather
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@SouthernMann said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
@MN5 said in Hurricanes 2025:
@mariner4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
Transfer fees? In super rugby?
For what?
What money are the Canes forking out?In a roundabout way though I sort of agree. If the NZRU pay tour salary no matter what why would you live in Dunedin or Christchurch?
Give the teams their own money and stay out of it. Let the Highlanders chuck a heap of money at Ardie to try and turn his head.
Or everyone ends up in Auckland
That’s a compliment to Wellington in a roundabout way.
I’ll take that. Nicest thing you’ve ever written on here.
I looooved living in Wellington
Now that I am old and have kids, I am not sure the fun would counteract the weather
You still have good pubs though
The weather thing is a bit of a myth. Wellington is terrific.
Well, aside from the Hutt it is.
The best thing about Wellington
is living in the Hutt, and having slew of golf courses within a 20 minute drive. The downside is the weather is generally so shit you can barely get out on the course.This is pretty much the fakest news I’ve ever read on this site which is quite a statement to make all things considered.
Shandon - due to extreme downpours this week the course has been closed.
Jeepers, must be the first time in history a golf club has been shut in NZ for bad weather
Yeah. You're right, was the first time. Quite a big deal. Luckily it was the shit Hutt eh, not proper Wellington. Always perfect there.
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With Salesi Rayasi and Josh Moorby announced as leaving, the Canes need to shore up their backfield and will be heavily recruiting for their replacements.
I can't think of too many quality options that aren't signed elsewhere but the below are probably who they have in mind at this stage.
Roderick Solo - the sevens whiz kid has been injured all year but he was electric for the sevens side last year. The hot stepping Solo is one player the Canes will have their eyes on for Super Rugby 2025.
Matt Proctor - was contracted to the Rebels next season but after their undoing and the fact he's back in Wellington, the Canes will want to snap him up. At 31 years old he probably doesn't have the top line pace anymore but he could bring plenty of experience to the Cane's right side on both sides of the ball, aswell as covering centre. The opportunity to play outside brother Billy will also be a key factor in getting his signature.
Stanley Solomon - has just signed for Wellington and will need to have a good NPC if he wants to force his way into the Canes. We all know about his electric speed but there will be huge question marks around his size and whether he's ready to make the step up to Super in 2025.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:
Didn't realise Rayasi was leaving - can you share details Canes4life?
More details here if you can speak French - https://www.rugbyclubvannes.bzh/salesi-rayasi-vannetais-jusquen-2026
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Thanks!
Damn. I thought he was starting to get the errors out of his game back end of the season.
We will have to retain Naholo now.
I wouldn't mind Soloman getting signed up if he has a solid NPC. I see comments re: his size being a concern but SA have won WCs with Kolbe and Arendse so I don't think small wingers are a thing of the past.
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Thanks!
Damn. I thought he was starting to get the errors out of his game back end of the season.
We will have to retain Naholo now.
I wouldn't mind Soloman getting signed up if he has a solid NPC. I see comments re: his size being a concern but SA have won WCs with Kolbe and Arendse so I don't think small wingers are a thing of the past.
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:
Thanks!
Damn. I thought he was starting to get the errors out of his game back end of the season.
We will have to retain Naholo now.
I wouldn't mind Soloman getting signed up if he has a solid NPC. I see comments re: his size being a concern but SA have won WCs with Kolbe and Arendse so I don't think small wingers are a thing of the past.
The only wing we have signed is Daniel Sinkinson. I'm hoping he has a big NPC as he played well with a couple of opportunities this year. Naholo needs to be signed up, he was good for most of Super Rugby before his form dropped off later in the year.
I agree re Solomon, however he might not be physically ready by next year. Solo is probably the one who would start if we signed him but not sure whether he has eyes to playing sevens or Super going forward.
Whether we go for those options remains to be seen. With all other areas aside from maybe hooker and first five looking like a strengh in 2025, Laidlaw will have his work cut out making sure this squad has the quality to go a few steps further than this year.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:
Thanks!
Damn. I thought he was starting to get the errors out of his game back end of the season.
We will have to retain Naholo now.
I wouldn't mind Soloman getting signed up if he has a solid NPC. I see comments re: his size being a concern but SA have won WCs with Kolbe and Arendse so I don't think small wingers are a thing of the past.
The only wing we have signed is Daniel Sinkinson. I'm hoping he has a big NPC as he played well with a couple of opportunities this year. Naholo needs to be signed up, he was good for most of Super Rugby before his form dropped off later in the year.
I agree re Solomon, however he might not be physically ready by next year. Solo is probably the one who would start if we signed him but not sure whether he has eyes to playing sevens or Super going forward.
Whether we go for those options remains to be seen. With all other areas aside from maybe hooker and first five looking like a strengh in 2025, Laidlaw will have his work cut out making sure this squad has the quality to go a few steps further than this year.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2025:
With all other areas aside from maybe hooker
Hooker should be good (a strength). JO and Raymond Tuputupu (I think hes been signed) will provide VG backup to Aumua
Its 1st 5 thats the big issue
