Richie McCaw: the All Blacks captain's stellar career – in pictures
1 decade ago by The GuardianAfter 148 Test caps and a 14-year career in Super rugby, Richie McCaw, the All Blacks captain, has announced his retirement. Here we look back at his career, from his youth in Otago to his back-to-back...
He caused carnage around the park that night. He was awesome
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is what separates us from the All Blacks. Recognition of talent and their ability to bring it right up to its fullest potential.
Retiring Richie McCaw quits rugby to fly helicopters
1 decade ago by The TimesRichie McCaw announced his immediate retirement after leading the All Blacks to historic back-to-back World Cup triumphs at the age...
All-Black Richie McCaw announces retirement from rugby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRichie McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby after leading New Zealand to their second successive World Cup triumph.
Jonah Lomu was 18st and I was 13st. I laughed at myself, says Mike Catt
1 decade ago by The TimesTwo years had passed from that infamous World Cup semi-final when Mike Catt faced New Zealand again and by then...
Richie McCaw announces New Zealand retirement
1 decade ago by The TelegraphMost capped All Black in history confirms he has played his last match for New Zealand
Richie McCaw retires after record-breaking All Blacks career
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand’s most-capped player calls time on illustrious careerThree-time world player of the year to pursue career as a pilotRichie McCaw’s rugby career is over after the New Zealand captain confirmed...
Richie McCaw retires from rugby
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAll Blacks legend Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby union at the age of 34. After breaking numerous records, winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups, four Super Rugby competitions, and...
Inches make champions: My time with Jonah Lomu
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAnywhere there is a ball, a screwed up piece of paper, a field, a suitable space, or a discernible goal-line in New Zealand, you inevitably start playing rugby. You commentate out loud, or in your head,...
Jonah Lomu: heartfelt tributes pour in from around the globe
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Giant of a man took the rugby world by storm• Lomu: a sporting hero who was humble and down to earthIt says everything about the impact made by Jonah Lomu that the sporting world, not just that of...
