The Hurricanes are back after a two match break to take on the Chiefs in Wellington this evening.

With two weeks to cool their heels since the 'Canes season opening loss, one feels the home side's lack of Super Rugby game time will only serve to fire them up even more for this weekend's all Kiwi clash.

Passion and intensity are bywords for Hurricanes versus Chiefs clashes throughout the history of Super Rugby, and with both sides needing to post valuable competition points this promises to be no different.

The Hurricanes have won each of their last five encounters in Wellington and will be gunning to make it six in a row over the Chiefs at Westpac Stadium.

Meanwhile, the match in Wellington will feature the return of Chiefs outside centre Tana Umaga to his old stomping ground.

Hurricanes host the Chiefs at 6.35pm.

Results of this weekend matches, Stormers ended the Highlanders winning streak 18-6, Sharks had a close 34-32 win against the Rebels and Crusaders thumped Brumbies 52-10.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi