Is Richie McCaw considering extending his career after the World Cup Final?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is widely expected that Richie McCaw will retire after Saturday's World Cup final against Australia, and yet New Zealand's decorated captain is still refusing make an announcement.
McCaw and Moore ensure one final, three refs
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Nigel Owens will have two of the best assistant referees in his ear in Saturday's fiery World Cup final - Richie McCaw and Stephen Moore.
RWC Diary Day 41: Grubby McCaw jibe likely to rile Kiwis
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAmid the bland platitudes and media stone-walling that have dominated the build-up to this final, Australia's 'Daily Telegraph' has added some spice with a mock-up of Richie McCaw as a grub on their front-page.
Crusaders enter post-McCaw era
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFor the first time in 15 years, the Crusaders will attack a Super Rugby season without long-serving flanker Richie McCaw. McCaw hasn’t officially confirmed his retirement, but is widely expected...
David Pocock versus Richie McCaw battle to decide World Cup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIn any preview of an All Blacks game it’s not surprising to see references to the ‘Richie McCaw factor’. Similarly in Australia we have become used to talking about the ‘David Pocock...
Richie McCaw is rugby’s most decorated representative
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThere’s never been a rugby international like warrior Richie McCaw. The 34-year-old All Black has won the most caps in rugby history (147), has captained his country more times than anyone else (109),...
'Richetty grub' - Insulting Richie McCaw caricature makes Australian front page news
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia and New Zealand will renew rivalries in this weekend's World Cup final and one Australian new3s outlet hasn't held back in their vies of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
McCaw, Carter retirement no factor
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: The looming retirement from the international stage by greats Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will not figure in the All Blacks' preparation for Saturday's World Cup Final against Australia.
New Zealand coach focused on World Cup final and not departing players
1 decade ago by The GuardianRichie McCaw and Dan Carter are in last week of their All Blacks careers but assistant coach Ian Foster refuses to be distracted by side issuesIt is the week of the World Cup final, and no earthly rugby...
All Blacks or Wallabies for a record third Rugby World Cup?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWhat a relief for the All Blacks, and especially Richie McCaw, he wasn’t cited and suspended for what appeared to be an elbow to the head of Springbok backrower Duane Vermeulen in the World Cup semi-finals....
