# Dan Carter

Last year

2022

# Team news

Smith to leapfrog Carter as most capped All Blacks back against Wales

Smith is one of a number of older heads to return to the team following a laboured 38-31 victory over Japan in Tokyo.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 12:43 PM

All time

# Perfect 10

All Blacks legend Dan Carter announces his retirement from rugby

The 38-year-old won two World Cups during a hugely successful 12-year spell with New Zealand.

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Feb 20th 2021, 3:52 PM

# hometown

Dan Carter to line out for rural club Southbridge on bye weekend for Blues

The 38-year-old out-half has yet to make his first Super Rugby Aotearoa appearance.

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Jun 30th 2020, 11:40 AM

# Flying Start

Blues introduce Barrett to 43,000 crowd with impressive Super Rugby win

The Blues overran the Hurricanes 30-20 at Eden Park.

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Jun 14th 2020, 9:05 AM

# Comeback

Beauden Barrett to make Blues debut at 15 as Savea returns for Hurricanes

The two-time World Rugby player of the year hasn’t played since the World Cup.

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Jun 12th 2020, 8:55 AM

# The42 Rugby Weekly

'We're all imagining him and Beauden Barrett linking up at 10 and 15'

The lads on The42 Rugby Weekly are very excited about Dan Carter’s return to Kiwi rugby.

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Jun 4th 2020, 4:34 PM

# Back Home

Carter confirms shock return to Super Rugby

The legendary fly-half has signed a deal with the Auckland Blues at the age of 38.

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Jun 4th 2020, 8:05 AM

# Can't keep a good Dan down

All Blacks legend Dan Carter in line for Super Rugby return

According to several media outlets, the 38-year-old has agreed a short-term deal to play for the Blues.

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Jun 3rd 2020, 10:25 PM

# Goat

38-year-old Carter leaves Japanese club but no retirement announcement

The legendary former All Blacks out-half helped the Kobelco Steelers to the Top League title in 2018

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Apr 19th 2020, 9:52 AM

# reverse

Carter heading back to Japan after being deemed medically unfit for Racing return

The 112-cap All Black legend said the problem was a bulging disc in his neck which might require surgery.

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Mar 12th 2019, 10:42 AM

# Forget Paris

Dan Carter blocked from returning to Racing 92 on medical grounds

The two-time World Cup winner has been deemed ineligible to play in France by the French National League.

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Mar 2nd 2019, 9:56 PM

# Ambition

Double World Cup winner Dan Carter aiming for one trophy he's missing

The former All-Blacks star will be hoping to claim the Champions Cup, after his return to Racing was confirmed.

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Feb 17th 2019, 10:12 PM

# Comeback

Ex-All Blacks star Dan Carter set for Racing return

The 36-year-old will serve as cover for ex-South Africa fly-half Pat Lambie, who announced his immediate retirement in January.

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Feb 17th 2019, 4:54 PM

# Injury

Massive setback for Racing as Dan Carter ruled out of Champions Cup final in Bilbao

Racing 92 have been forced into a late change, with Carter ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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May 12th 2018, 3:35 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup semi-final

We went minute-by-minute in Bordeaux as Racing earned a place alongside Leinster in the Bilbao final on 12 May.

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Apr 22nd 2018, 3:30 PM

# slap on the wrist

Documents reveal Dan Carter fined €1000 for drink driving

The 35-year-old two-time World Cup winner who plays at Paris club Racing 92 was arrested in February.

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Dec 19th 2017, 3:26 PM

# New Challenge

Scotland out-half Russell says Dan Carter exit played no part in Racing move

The Glasgow 10 will move to France at the end of this season.

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Nov 29th 2017, 2:52 PM

# Pastures new

Scotland fly-half to replace Dan Carter at Racing

Finn Russell has big shoes to fill at the French club.

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Nov 28th 2017, 7:52 PM

# Pastures new

Steelers tip All Blacks great Carter to be big in Japan

The three-time rugby world player of the year told French media at the weekend that he wanted to be closer to his native country.

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Nov 27th 2017, 8:53 AM

# Wave Goodbye

'I've had to put my family first' - Dan Carter confirms he is leaving Racing 92 at the end of the season

The out-half will join Kobelco Steelers next season.

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Nov 25th 2017, 3:20 PM

# daddy cool

Putting rugby in its proper perspective has allowed Ian Keatley to enjoy the game

Starting 10, opposite Dan Carter, Saturday was one of Keatley’s best nights in red.

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Oct 23rd 2017, 10:05 AM

# no guts no glory

Erasmus hails Munster's heart to edge Racing battle

“The guys’ hearts were really big today and the technique was really sound.”

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Oct 21st 2017, 11:20 PM

# Reaction

Keatley's kicks, the architect of Munster defence and more talking points

In tough conditions, the southern province claimed a hard-fought win over Racing 92.

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Oct 21st 2017, 9:29 PM

# Slow Burner

Immense defence and big Murray moment gives Munster win over Racing

For an hour, Munster’s first home outing in Europe looked destined for a stalemate in a gruelling weather-hit contest.

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Oct 21st 2017, 7:37 PM

# Champions Cup

Munster must be squeaky clean as Storm Brian and Dan Carter descend on Limerick

Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 look well equipped to make it an uncomfortable evening for Munster.

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Oct 21st 2017, 3:16 PM

# Banned

'It actually made me feel sick and it makes me feel sick now': Dan Carter on drink drive error

Carter was banned from driving for five months after police caught him intoxicated behind the wheel in Paris last February.

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Oct 3rd 2017, 8:18 AM

# DC Comics

15 thoughts after re-watching that glorious All Blacks 2nd Test win over the Lions in '05

New Zealand turned the word into flesh and young Daniel Carter became Dan The Man.

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Jun 29th 2017, 8:35 PM

# big calls

Carter and O'Gara make the case for 'world class' O'Brien to start first Test

The Ireland and Leinster flanker is pushing for selection for Auckland, and both Dan Carter and Ronan O’Gara feel he should be a starter.

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Jun 15th 2017, 7:30 AM

# DC10

'Lions series felt like a stepping stone to stamping my name on the world stage'

Dan Carter announced himself on the world stage by starring against the Lions in 2005.

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Jun 15th 2017, 6:00 AM

# DC10

Dan Carter not writing the Lions off after his Chicago prediction went wrong

The legendary All Black out-half says his team will face a tougher challenge from the Lions than some of the warm up games suggest.

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Jun 14th 2017, 2:53 PM

# Top 14

Montpellier lose their cool as ROG's Racing book Clermont semi-final

Francois Steyn entered the sin bin and Jannie Du Plessis was sent off as Racing 92 dumped Montpellier out of the Top 14 finals.

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May 20th 2017, 7:18 PM

# DC

Racing brand doping probe a 'pseudo affair' as Dan Carter is cleared

French anti-doping authorities have ended their investigation into corticosteroid use ahead of the Top 14 final last year.

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Apr 4th 2017, 8:47 AM

# On The Twitter

Dan Carter sings Bleyendaal's praises and more in our Sporting Tweets of the Week

Tributes paid to Stynes, McBride and McGuinness across the sporting world this week.

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Mar 26th 2017, 10:52 AM

# Dropped

Dan Carter loses Land Rover sponsorship deal over failed drink-driving test

The former All Black was caught drink-driving in Paris last week.

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Feb 21st 2017, 11:15 AM

# problems

All Black legend Dan Carter sorry for drink-driving

The two-time World Cup winner, who plays for defending French champions Racing 92, said there were no excuses for his behaviour.

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Feb 17th 2017, 7:51 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup

We were in Paris for Munster’s rescheduled clash with Ronan O’Gara and the French champions.

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Jan 7th 2017, 4:29 PM

# Tee Time

ROG v Dan Carter in rugby golf is the Ireland-All Blacks clash you'll want to see

This could be the start of an epic weekend.

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Nov 17th 2016, 4:00 PM

# DC10

'Ireland will have to play out of their skins for 80 minutes to have any chance'

Dan Carter says it would be a huge shock if New Zealand are beaten tomorrow, but the beauty of sport means you can never say never.

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Nov 4th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Moving On

Carter left 'disappointed' by doping allegations but wants to forgive and forget

The All Black great was speaking in Dublin yesterday.

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Nov 4th 2016, 6:15 AM

# Claim

I've never come across doping in rugby - Dan Carter

“I have full trust that the authorities are making sure that this game is kept clean,” he added.

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Oct 19th 2016, 11:52 AM