How Rassie’s rugby revolution fell flat
Rassie Erasmus has revealed how his plan for rugby’s answer to T20 cricket, involving the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, fell apart after resistance from New Zealand.
McCaw: All Blacks must blow Irish away
Ex-captain Richie McCaw said New Zealand have to start well against Ireland in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.
All Blacks veteran matches McCaw’s record
Veteran All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will draw level with Richie McCaw as New Zealand’s most-capped player in the World Cup clash with Namibia on Friday.
Watch: McCaw the GOAT for Roos
Duane Vermeulen, Brian O’Driscoll and Jonny Wilkinson pale in comparison here to All Blacks icon Richie McCaw, who is hailed as one of rugby’s elite by Bok No 8 Evan Roos.
McCaw snubs Boks for World Cup
In naming his favourites to win the 2023 World Cup, former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw made little mention of the defending champions Springboks’ chances.
Watch: 26 times McCaw was penalised
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw made a habit of bending the law to his will, but this compilation video shows 26 times he found himself on the wrong end of the referee’s whistle during his distinguished career.
Quade: I grew to hate ‘idol’ McCaw
New Zealand-born Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has revealed how conflicted he first felt facing the All Blacks and his childhood rugby hero, Richie McCaw.
McCaw back for New Zealand Rugby
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will play a significant part in leading the team into the future after taking up a new leadership role behind the scenes.
One Bok in McCaw’s Dream XV
All Blacks icon Richie McCaw has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and 10 New Zealanders.
No Boks on Parisse’s tough list
Following the announcement of his planned retirement at the end of the season, legendary Italy captain Sergio Parisse has ranked the five toughest opponents he faced in Test rugby.
