They don't call it the 'Land of the Long White Cloud' because it sounds pretty, you realise

Growing weary of all the round-ball talk? Developing a case of FIFAWorldCupitis? Never fear. For all you egg-chasers out there, we present the following, exclusively stolen from SANZAR Broadcasting's edit facilities...

Highlights of the 2006 Super 14 Final

Jade Stadium, Christchurch May 27, 2006

Piri Weepu opens the scoring for the Hurricanes with a long range penalty

Carter's second successful penalty from three attempts gives the Crusaders the half time lead

Crusaders outside back Casey Laulala crosses for the only try of the game

Richie McCaw doesn't infringe at the breakdown, honest

Skipper McCaw triumphantly holds the trophy up as his Crusaders teammates look on

The crowd goes wild in the stands