Hurricanes coaches spend valuable week studying Brisbane BroncosROSS GIBLIN/FAIRFAX NZ Hurricanes coaches John Plumtree and Chris Boyd spent a week with the Broncos recently. "Rugby is basically continuous rugby league with lineouts - the way we play the game anyway. BRADLEY KANARIS/GETTY IMAGES Broncos coach Wayne Bennett impressed Hurricanes mentor Chris Boyd during their time together. Such staunch rival factions and cross-code barriers are largely distant memories in the modern age, as highlighted by Hurricanes coaches Chris Boyd and John Plumtree spending a week gaining insights from the Brisbane Broncos during Super Rugby's June test break. One example was the Broncos having their toughest training session the day before their match, something that never happens in a rugby environment.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2016 03:00 UTC