AMI Stadium may be the next high-profile casualty of the Christchurch earthquakes.

Tracey Nelson looks at the key statistics from Saturday night's Super 15 final between the Reds and Crusaders.

I've never encountered so many Aucklanders upset at Canterbury losing a rugby game, writes Chris Rattue.

Playing for the Crusaders for the last time, Brad Thorn channelled Zen-like qualities to laud the achievements of the Reds.

The Reds are crowned 2011 Super Rugby champions after clinching a thrilling 18-13 victory over the Crusaders in Brisbane.

Assistant coach says tough decisions inevitable when building strongest possible side to challenge Reds.

The Reds and Crusaders face-off on Saturday night in the inaugural Super 15 final. Who will take home the silverware?

Stats guru Tracey Nelson looks at the numbers ahead of Saturday's Super 15 final.

A son of flood-ravaged Queensland and quake-hit Christchurch, Brad Thorn's last game of Super rugby could hardly mean more to him.

The Crusaders are trying to take an almost bloodless approach to what most are picking will be an emotionally draining final tomorrow night.

The battle between Quade Cooper and Daniel Carter will be key to tomorrow's Super 15 final.

Before embarking on their history-making season, the Reds watched video footage of the deadly floods which swamped their state.

Cantabrians will be in Brisbane to cheer on the Crusaders in this weekend's Super 15 final, but they might not necessarily be in the stands.