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

Quake-affected team are the first in Super rugby history to start as favourites for final in another country.

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.

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.

Richie McCaw is among a handful of All Blacks labelled "serial infringers" by former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer, who says McCaw "would be guilty six times of obstruction in every game".

The Crusaders have embarked on the final leg of their Super Rugby journey and are en route from Cape Town to Brisbane.

The Crusaders will win the Super 15 title and for the best possible reason.

The Crusaders drubbing of the Stormers told you everything you need to know about the 2011 version of Super rugby's most dominant franchise.

The Southbridge magician against the Tokoroa conjurer. The best five-eighths in rugby will face off again on Saturday.