TOP STORY Waugh: Crusaders deserved win 31/05/2008 14:35 Waratahs capt Phil Waugh has had no excuses after being beaten in the S14 final. "The Crusaders deserved to win...we were outplayed so good on them." Crusaders beat Waratahs Crusaders poised for victory Bookies back the Crusaders Sport Crusaders beat Waratahs 31/05/2008 11:24 The Crusaders have won the Super 14 title with a 20-12 victory over the Waratahs in Christchurch. Waratahs on lineout crusade Crusaders poised for victory S14 rugby a big TV switch-on

CHAMPIONS: Tim Bateman of the Crusaders celebrates after the final whistle following their win over the Waratahs held at AMI Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Gallo Images) News in Pictures

Deans in between two worlds 30/05/2008 10:21 Coach Robbie Deans will be a man with a foot in two camps when he leads the Crusaders, for the last time, into this weekend's S14 final against the Waratahs. Crusaders poised for victory Carter toys with Beale S14 rugby a big TV switch-on Waratahs on lineout crusade 30/05/2008 11:44 Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie has turned the torch on the South African referee as the countdown to the Super 14 final intensifies. Deans in between two worlds S14 rugby a big TV switch-on 'Pietersen not managed well' Crusaders poised for victory 30/05/2008 08:58 Daniel Carter, Leon MacDonald and skipper Richie McCaw are the men that the Crusaders will be looking to as they seek to beat the Waratahs in the Super 14 final. Carter toys with Beale S14 rugby a big TV switch-on Bookies back the Crusaders Carter toys with Beale 30/05/2008 07:46 Crusaders five-eighth Dan Carter has begun the mind games in an attempt to rattle Kurtley Beale before the Super 14 final. S14 rugby a big TV switch-on Bookies back the Crusaders Pack clash key in S14 final S14 rugby a big TV switch-on 29/05/2008 22:09 A total of 768 990 television viewers watched the Super 14 match between the Sharks and the Chiefs - the most for one match on SuperSport this year. Lyons ruled out of S14 final Bookies back the Crusaders Pack clash key in S14 final Lyons ruled out of S14 final 29/05/2008 14:40 A hamstring injury has forced Waratahs backrower David Lyons out of the Super 14 final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Bookies back the Crusaders Crusaders fans back Ewen The duel of the speedsters Vickerman looking for victory 29/05/2008 12:45 Waratahs forward Dan Vickerman is drawing on the disappointment of the Wallabies' RWC quarter-final defeat for inspiration ahead of the S14 final. Percy signs with Province 'Pietersen not managed well' Henry culls RWC failures Bookies back the Crusaders 29/05/2008 11:33 Bookmakers have installed the Crusaders as overwhelmning favourites to win a remarkable seventh Super 14 title against the Waratahs in Christchurch. Crusaders, Tahs replace hookers Percy signs with Province Three Zimbabweans in Bok squad Pack clash key in S14 final 29/05/2008 10:36 The Crusaders and Waratahs face off in a classic showdown for the Super 14 rugby crown in Christchurch. Crusaders, Tahs replace hookers Crusaders fans back Ewen Crusaders ready for challenge Crusaders, Tahs replace hookers 29/05/2008 09:20 The Crusaders and Waratahs have each made one forced change to their starting line-ups for the Super 14 final to claim southern hemisphere rugby supremacy. Pietersen, Muller stay in loop Crusaders fans back Ewen Waratahs name S14 final squad 'MacDonald a threat' 28/05/2008 12:33 Waratahs fullback Sam Norton-Knight has targeted his Crusaders counterpart Leon MacDonald as a danger man to his side in this weekend's S14 final. Crusaders fans back Ewen Waratahs change hotel, luck... Freier: We can beat Crusaders Crusaders fans back Ewen 28/05/2008 09:17 If Ewen McKenzie applies for the Crusaders' coaching job set to become vacant after the S14 final, he will have full backing of their supporters' club. Waratahs change hotel, luck... Deans cool in final approach McKenzie's eyes redemption Crusaders ready for challenge 28/05/2008 07:46 All Black scrumhalf Andy Ellis says the Crusaders don't need any external motivation to lift their weary bodies for the Super 14 final against the Waratahs. Waratahs name S14 final squad Freier: We can beat Crusaders Deans cool in final approach Waratahs name S14 final squad 27/05/2008 14:21 Tatafu Polota-Nau and David Lyons are back in the selection frame for the Waratahs who have named a 24-man squad for the Super 14 final against the Crusaders. All Blacks name training squad SA's new rugby style revealed Good and bad news for Cheetahs Freier: We can beat Crusaders 27/05/2008 13:22 Hooker Adam Freier believes the Waratahs are peaking at the perfect time and have an excellent chance of toppling the Crusaders in the Super 14 final. Bok captain joins his team Eleven Sharks in Bok squad McKenzie's eyes redemption Waratahs change hotel, luck... 27/05/2008 11:07 The Waratahs are hoping a change of hotels will bring about a change of fortunes and deliver a long-awaited first Super 14 title. All Blacks name training squad SA's new rugby style revealed McKenzie's eyes redemption Eleven Sharks in Bok squad 26/05/2008 14:07 Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has named 11 Sharks to join his squad at their training base in Somerset West ahead of the two-Test series against Wales next month. Collins quits New Zealand rugby Underachievers puzzle Muir Public watch the Boks training McKenzie's eyes redemption 26/05/2008 12:05 Ewen McKenzie rates the Super 14 final as the ultimate challenge as he pits his wits against the Crusaders' incoming Wallaby coach Robbie Deans. Boks disappoint in IRB Sevens Underachievers puzzle Muir 'We were poor'

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