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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.

Rugby: McKenzie tackles bookies pessimism

Rugby: Crusaders name top team for final

Rugby: Every fan for themself as final sells out

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.

Rugby: Ellis 50/50 for Super 15 final

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

Rugby: Freakish Quade hobbles Blues

With Quade Cooper in full freakish mode, the Reds deservedly overcame the Blues last night in Brisbane.

Rugby: Reds close in on first title

The Blues rollercoaster season ended on a low tonight with a 30-13 defeat to the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Rugby: Munro wins battle for wing berth

Rugby: Lam leaps to defence of Brett

Coast's crime tsunami

Funeral of slain detective highlights violence engulfing resort area.

'The Phantom' loses extradition appeal

Fourth Australian soldier in two weeks dies in Afghanistan

NRL: Broncos snap three game losing steak

Brisbane have snapped a three-game losing streak with a tough 34-16 NRL victory over the Cronulla Sharks.

NRL: Grieving Bennett expected to miss match

Koalas left up a gumtree in fight to survive

NRL: Manly steamroll starless Broncos

Manly's star-studded backline pulled out the party tricks to lap up life at their home away from Brookvale Oval tonight by steamrolling Brisbane 34-10.

Slain New Zealand mother and daughter farewelled

League: Lockyer celebrates record with win

Darren Lockyer celebrated his record-equalling State of Origin appearance by laying on the match-winning try last night.