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Rugby: Super 15 squads
The five New Zealand sides named their Super 15 squads today for the 2012 season.
Chris Rattue: Unlikely Reds among worthy champs
I've never encountered so many Aucklanders upset at Canterbury losing a rugby game, writes Chris Rattue.
Rugby: Thorn gracious in defeat
Playing for the Crusaders for the last time, Brad Thorn channelled Zen-like qualities to laud the achievements of the Reds.
Rugby: We tripped at the last hurdle, says Carter
For the beaten Crusaders, pride comes after the fall.
Rugby: Bookmaker wears heart on Crusaders scarf
Quake-affected team are the first in Super rugby history to start as favourites for final in another country.
Rugby: Toughest call goes against Franks
Assistant coach says tough decisions inevitable when building strongest possible side to challenge Reds.
Super 15 final: Expert picks
The Reds and Crusaders face-off on Saturday night in the inaugural Super 15 final. Who will take home the silverware?
The stats don't lie: Super 15 final
Stats guru Tracey Nelson looks at the numbers ahead of Saturday's Super 15 final.
Rugby: Thorn's final has a lot more weight
A son of flood-ravaged Queensland and quake-hit Christchurch, Brad Thorn's last game of Super rugby could hardly mean more to him.
Rugby: Crusaders' emotions on ice for final
The Crusaders are trying to take an almost bloodless approach to what most are picking will be an emotionally draining final tomorrow night.