It's a lovely old cliché about defence winning titles. It's simple and, as the Hurricanes have proven, it's also true, writes Gregor Paul.

After 20 years of hurt, the Hurricanes at last claimed their maiden Super Rugby crown

Hurricanes win their first Super Rugby title after a 20-3 win over the Lions.

Herald rugby experts answer three big questions which could decide tonight's Super Rugby final.

Christian Lealiifano had been suffering from a brief illness before the serious condition was identified.

The Chiefs have called upon NZ Rugby to escalate the investigation into the team's stripper scandal after allegations a second stripper was mistreated by players.

Hardcore Hurricanes fan Craig Werder has spent a cool $30,000 supporting team and is hoping tonight they will repay him with an elusive Super Rugby title.

COMMENT: The boys are hurting over their loss to the Hurricanes. But that's rugby. At the end of the day we just have to take it on the chin and move on.

They reckon Irn Bru and Malibu might be the worst mix known to man.

Here's all the vital information you need to know ahead of the biggest Super Rugby match of the year.

A jersey signed by the late Jerry Collins is to be auctioned, with funds raised to be given to Collins' baby daughter Ayla.

Rising rugby optimism in Wellington is understandable. The Hurricanes are on a roll, have played strong, reliable footy in their

The Chiefs bosses will wake up tomorrow and hope the last 48 hours was just a bad dream.

Every Kiwi Super Rugby team will send a strong squad and travel with the intention of winning the Brisbane Global Tens

Comments made by the Chiefs' major sponsor in the wake of allegations of inappropriate contact with a stripper, have been described as 'appalling and disappointing'.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will almost certainly miss the All Blacks' end of year tour due to his shoulder injury.

Dane Coles has once again been bracketed for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Lions at a sold-out Westpac Stadium.

Steve Hansen has reminded his players of what is expected of them as All Blacks in the wake of the Chiefs stripper scandal.

When the Hurricanes saw their title dream smashed by the Highlanders, there was a sense they had blown their best chance.

COMMENT: Referee Glen Jackson's Super Rugby performances make him a good fit to officiate in the final between the Hurricanes and Lions.

Now those keen to make a quick buck from diehard rugby fans who missed out are auctioning their tickets on Trade Me for a profit.

Brumbies assistant coach Dan McKellar has been fined and warned for misconduct.

Julian Savea has played a total of 36 minutes for the Hurricanes over the past two weeks but for his sake - and more importantly his

Three New Zealand teams competed in the semi-finals of Super Rugby but only the in-form Hurricanes have made it through to the competition

New Zealand Rugby is getting too big for its boots and needs to be brought down a peg or two says a Welsh columnist.

Do the Lions really have a shot at beating the Hurricanes in Wellington this weekend?

The story of the both the Chiefs' season and their semifinal defeat can be told in two numbers.

After his team's stunning victory in last year's final, Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph's last year in charge has ended in a semifinal

WATCH: TJ Perenara might be breathing a sigh of relief that he wasn't cited for foul play after an incident with Sam Cane in the Super Rugby semi-final last night.

A new champion will raise the Super Rugby trophy next weekend, with the Hurricanes and the Lions booking their spots in the finale.