5 players that impressed
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1.Dan CarterArguably the greatest out half to ever wear a New Zealand jersey finished his international career in style with a commanding performance against the Wallabies. His skill never fails to impress...
All Blacks make history to claim back-to-back World Cups
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyRichie McCaw and New Zealand made history as the first nation to claim back-to-back World Cups but they had to do it the hard way against Australia in an epic final.
Low to the ground or invisible man in game’s titanic clash
1 decade ago by The TimesRichie McCaw and David Pocock, two supreme poachers, will lock horns at Twickenham this afternoon and it will be a...
Key clashes of the World Cup final
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand players first: Richie McCaw v David Pocock Showdown at the breakdown. McCaw is being hailed by the All...
New Zealand: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks were favourites coming in to the tournament, rebuffed doubts suggested during their first three pool games with superb performances in their final pool match and the quarter-final demolition...
Richie McCaw: All Blacks need to 'dig deep' to win Rugby World Cup – video
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand captain Richie McCaw says the Rugby World Cup final will not be about magical moments, but rather about each player doing their job when it counts. Centre Ma’a Nonu talks about the importance...
New Zealand vs Australia: RWC Final Preview
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThis is it. After years of preparation culminating in an intense six weeks of World Cup matches, we have the two top teams on planet Earth playing in Rugby World Cup Final 2015, at what many regard as...
Ronan O’Gara recalls 'phenomenal' Richie McCaw being thrown around like a rag doll by Denis Leamy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland international Ronan O’Gara has paid tribute to Richie McCaw and Dan Carter ahead of the World Cup Final this weekend and says their loss will only be truly appreciated when they retire.
Wallabies & All Blacks combined XV
1 decade ago1. Scott SioWe start off the front row with Scott Sio getting the nod at Loosehead Prop. With the experienced duo of Tony Woodcock and Wyatt Crockett missing through injury Sio gets in the side ahead of...
McCaw remains coy on his international future
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyRichie McCaw earned himself a spot in British & Irish Lions history back in 2005, but just two days away from his second Rugby World Cup final the All Blacks great is still keeping his retirement...
