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Review: Good, bad and ugly of Super Rugby
Liam Napier looks back and reviews the 2017 Super Rugby season.

'Razor' rides crest of wave
Crusaders coach does it the hard way but may break out dance moves at Ellis Park.

Gray: Hard ask to get job done
OPINION: History is packed with noise about unlikely victories for travelling sides.

Crusaders: Playing at altitude all in the mind
Playing on the Highveld in Super Rugby final won't be an issue say Red and Blacks.

Lions lock aims to get jump on Whitelock
The lineout prowess of Whitelock is set to be challenged in the final.

Codie Taylor signs long-term deal with NZ Rugby
Codie Taylor has become the first All Black to sign a long-term contract with NZR

Crusaders stick with same side
Kieran Read and Owen Franks are both good to go for the Super Rugby final.

Crusaders stars ready to make amends
Determination to right wrongs could be extra motivation the Crusaders need at Ellis Park.

Paul: Only spiteful Kiwis will back Lions
The Crusaders have a compelling back story that neutrals need to remember.

Ackermann 'surprised' by NZ fan support
Lions coach Johan Ackermann is grateful for the backing of NZ fans in Super Rugby final.

Crusaders to patrol school intersection
When the Crusaders return from South Africa, players are set to take on a new challenge.

South African media and fans hit back
"The Kiwis have an excuse ready for a Crusaders loss - and he's called Jaco Peyper."

Hansen: McKenzie could cover halfback for ABs
Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie has been named as a first five, but could play elsewhere.

Mauger bid to win over fans top priority
The Highlanders have a new leader and he is the old enemy.

Napier: Score 40 in Lions' den, or else
Richie Mo'unga must spark Crusaders backline in his biggest game yet.

Peyper to referee Super Rugby final
South African Jaco Peyper will referee the Crusaders v Lions Super Rugby final.

Aaron Mauger named as new Highlanders coach
Former All Black Aaron Mauger has been named as the new Highlanders coach.

Why Crusaders are well matched for Lions
A key for Robertson's side will be controlling the pace of the game at Ellis Park.

The blueprint for the Crusaders to win final
Lions have shown vulnerability this season when taken on by a big, physical forward pack.

CEO Riach dismisses Crusaders haters
CEO Hamish Riach is more concerned by empty stadiums than feeling against his Crusaders.

Mains bristles at 'unfair' refs, format
Former coach Laurie Mains is fuming over the Lions' progress into the Super Rugby final.

Should rival fans back the Crusaders?
Should fans of the other four NZ Super Rugby teams back the Crusaders on Sunday.

The Crusaders face the impossible
The Crusaders have to do what no team has ever done before.

Marshall: Final in Jo'burg a 50-50 call
COMMENT: Now the game is at Ellis Park, it's not so clear-cut.

Influential Rennie a big loss for Chiefs
Dave Rennie's overhaul of the Chiefs must be one of the great feats in Super Rugby.

Worst case scenario for Crusaders has played out
Hurricanes collapse a caution for Super Rugby finalists.

Highlander joins Rennie at Glasgow
Highlanders prop Siua Halanukonuka has signed a two-year deal at Glasgow Warriors.

Sanzaar under spotlight after Canes controversy
The final has the best two teams, writes Patrick McKendry, now we need the best officials.

Boyd: 'We could have taken ref out of game'
The Hurricanes conceded they were not good enough in the second stanza against the Lions.