The Crusaders convincingly beat the Sharks 36-8 in tonight's Super Rugby playoff final at Trafalgar Park in Nelson.

Ali Williams' try seals the Waratahs' playoff fate.

Science lets referees off the hook over many passes that, to the uneducated masses, seem forward.

The Blues have booked their place into next week's Super Rugby semifinal with a 26-13 over the Waratahs at Eden Park.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made one change to the starting team that beat the Bulls last weekend.

Stormy weather and low ticket sales will not deter the Blues' biggest fans from heading out to watch their game tonight.

If it weren't for his injury break, you'd imagine Graham Henry would be pretty happy with the way Sam Whitelock's season was tracking.

Sonny Bill Williams admitted yesterday he felt "weighed down" by his last boxing bout.

Many sportsmen underestimate the power of the mind but Ali Williams embraces it.

Josh Holmes was today picked to start at halfback for the injury-hit Waratahs to face the Blues tomorrow in their semifinal.

Blues coach Pat Lam can't get away from the Waratahs. Even at home they are seared in his psyche.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has all but ended Chiefs first five-eighth Stephen Donald's hopes of playing at the Rugby World Cup.

The return of halfback Alby Mathewson is the sole change to the Blues' starting 15 to face the Waratahs.

The TAB looks back over the Super 15 action from the weekend.

Chiefs winger Sitiveni Sivivatu's hopes of making the All Blacks' rugby World Cup squad have received a boost.

Timing counts for much in rugby and the Blues have got their schedule in sync for their upcoming mini-World Cup.