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Super atmosphere: Fans fired up ahead of Blues/Crusaders final showdown

Fans from New Zealand's strongest Super Rugby franchises are ready for a big night.

Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best

Where will tonight's Blues v Crusaders clash eventually rank amongst the annals?

Gregor Paul: This factor will decide the Super final - and it favours the Blues

OPINION: One crucial thing has remained consistent since Super Rugby started in 1996.

'Rieko will be in such scorching form his boots will catch fire'

The brilliant Blues have been building to this Super Rugby final and I'm here for it.

Phil Gifford: The seven key factors in Super Rugby final

Why the Super Rugby final will be a tight affair

Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets

Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold-out match could watch from hallowed ground.

Elliott Smith: The hidden battle that could shape Super Rugby final

OPINION: The battle of the Blues and Crusaders number nines will be intriguing.

Whitelock returns to boost Crusaders in battle of the defences

The Crusaders emerged as healthy as they could have hoped from a bruising semifinal win.

Final quest in four-year evolution: How the Blues plan to break 19-year drought

The Blues are determined not to fall at the final after a four-year evolution.

Gregor Paul: The one key reason Blues avoided semifinal disaster

Opinion: A game that the Blues just about had in their pocket became unbelievably tense.

Crusaders send ominous warning ahead of Super Rugby final

The Crusaders have sent an ominous warning ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final.

Elliott Smith: The one player who can save the Highlanders

Opinion: One man can transform the Highlanders from pretenders to contenders.

Big blow: Crusaders and All Blacks star ruled out for rest of the year

The 27-year-old loose forward requires surgery on his shoulder.

Three starting changes: Blues on high alert for Brumbies ambush

The Blues are expecting a similar challenge from their most torrid test of the season.

Christchurch stadium debacle: Senior Crusaders coach blasts mayor, claims she 'never wanted it'

Frustration builds after delays and cost blowouts.

'They're beatable': How the Chiefs could end Crusaders' era of dominance

The Chiefs won the last meeting between the two sides in Christchurch.

Gregor Paul: How the Chiefs can exploit inconsistent Crusaders

OPINION: Chiefs are not being widely talked up as a possible winner, but they should be.

Phil Gifford: Six talking points from the Super Rugby quarter-finals

A fervent coach, a supersonic first five and a ton of physicality highlighted this round.