The Hurricanes were handed their 2016 Investec Super Rugby 18 draw today, with their first match being revealed as a semi-final rematch with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Sanzar today unveiled the draw for the 2016 competition, which features new teams from Japan, Argentina and the returning Kings from South Africa, who will compete for a brand new Super Rugby trophy.

The competition begins with a double-header on Friday 26 February as the 2015 champions, the Highlanders, go up against the Blues in Auckland before the Brumbies host the Hurricanes to cap an enormous opening night involving three of last year's four semi-finalists. The Crusaders take on the Chiefs at home the following night in the second all-New Zealand derby of the opening weekend.

While we are yet to conifm the venues for our home games, you can see below who we play. We will confirm venues in the coming weeks. Go the Canes!

HOME GAMES

Friday 18 March Hurricanes v Force 7:35pm

Friday 25 March Hurricanes v Kings 7:35pm (Easter Friday)

Saturday 9 April Hurricanes v Argentina 7:35pm

Saturday 23 April Hurricanes v Chiefs 7:35pm (ANZAC Weekend)

Saturday 14 May Hurricanes v Reds 7:35pm

Friday 27 May Hurricanes v Highlanders 7:35pm

Saturday 2 July Hurricanes v Blues 7:35pm

AWAY GAMES

Friday 26 February Brumbies v Hurricanes GIO Stadium, Canberra 9:40pm

Saturday 5 March Highlanders v Hurricanes TBC, 7:35pm

Friday 11 March Blues v Hurricanes TBC, 7:35pm

Friday 15 April Rebels v Hurricanes AAMI Park, Melbourne 9:40pm

Sunday 1 May Lions v Hurricanes Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg 3:05am

Sunday 8 May Sharks v Hurricanes Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban 1:00am

Saturday 9 July Waratahs v Hurricanes Allianz Stadium, Sydney 9:40pm

Saturday 16 July Crusaders v Hurricanes AMI Stadium, Christchurch 5:15pm