# Richie McCaw

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# sob

'Tough dude' Sean O'Brien set to bring an edge to Ireland's pack

The 31-year-old Tullow man is back in Ireland’s seven shirt after a year-long absence.

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Nov 10th 2018, 8:15 AM

# Top Job

All Blacks legend McCaw welcomes prospect of Schmidt return to New Zealand

The Ireland head coach is due to confirm a decision on his future by the end of this month.

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Nov 9th 2018, 6:00 AM

# expert view

Richie McCaw: 'Having O'Gara there is something different. It's a great move'

The All Blacks and Crusaders great is backing ROG to thrive in his new role in New Zealand.

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Nov 23rd 2017, 10:25 AM

# mental skills

Strength-based thinking can help you build self-esteem and perform better

Mental skills coach Jason Brennan’s latest column details the process of SBT.

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Jan 29th 2017, 6:45 PM

# New Zealand

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw joins earthquake rescue effort

The double World Cup winner, now a commercial helicopter pilot, flew rescue and reconnaissance missions to Kaikoura.

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Nov 14th 2016, 10:26 AM

# The Twitterati

Richie McCaw meets the Dubs in Chicago - It's the sporting tweets of the week

Brian Gartland, Per Mertesacker, Darren Hughes and Ronan O’Gara all make the cut this week.

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Nov 6th 2016, 10:30 AM

# Black Ops

Richie McCaw promoted to Wing Commander in NZ air force

You can only be captain for so long.

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Sep 29th 2016, 1:40 PM

# world's best

Cruden takes 10 shirt as All Blacks begin post-Carter and McCaw era

Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu could make their debuts against Wales.

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Jun 8th 2016, 7:09 PM

# wednesday

We'll Leave It There So: McGregor drama rumbles on, UCC runner goes viral and all today's sport

Also, early praise for Ireland’s new defence coach Andy Farrell while Roy Keane linked to Celtic job after Ronny Deila announces he’ll be stepping down.

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Apr 20th 2016, 8:44 PM

# Life After Rugby

'The moment when Sexton lined up that goal would have sealed it' - McCaw

The former All Blacks captain has been keeping busy since his retirement after the World Cup.

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Apr 20th 2016, 6:00 AM

# up the banner

Richie McCaw lends his support to calls for New Zealand to change its flag

“The silver fern has always been the special symbol on the All Black jersey that represents who we are as Kiwis.”

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Feb 21st 2016, 12:00 PM

# The master

'They’re capable of beating the All Blacks' - McCaw says Schmidt's Ireland must believe

The retired former New Zealand captain enjoyed 14 wins from 14 against Ireland as a player.

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Jan 20th 2016, 5:46 PM

# accolade

Richie McCaw bypasses knighthood as he's awarded New Zealand's highest honour

Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock, Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith also received awards.

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Dec 30th 2015, 8:52 PM

# Magnificent 7

Filmmakers followed Richie McCaw for last year of his career and the finished product looks incredible

‘I was on a mission.’

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Dec 22nd 2015, 5:54 PM

# thursday

We'll Leave It There So: Paul Dunne continues meteoric rise, McCaw retires & all today's sport

Elsewhere, Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been mistaken for a terrorist and Cork City have raided St. Pat’s for the second time in a week.

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Nov 19th 2015, 8:25 PM

# Legend

Richie McCaw - a brilliant career in numbers

After debuting in 2001, All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has called it quits.

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Nov 19th 2015, 10:13 AM

# the goat

Richie McCaw confirms retirement after record-breaking career with All Blacks

The most-capped player in international rugby union went out on a high.

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Nov 18th 2015, 11:39 PM

# Legend

One of the worst kept secrets in rugby is to be confirmed this week

Richie McCaw is set to decide on his future ‘shortly’.

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Nov 14th 2015, 9:36 PM

# Best of all time

The Kiwi legends deliver, Wallaby woe and more RWC talking points

Dan Carter’s performance was the peak of his brilliant All Blacks career.

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Oct 31st 2015, 6:27 PM

# column

Peter Stringer: McCaw got a standing ovation in '01 and hasn't let up since

Our World Cup columnist looks at what makes the New Zealand captain such a legend of the game.

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Oct 30th 2015, 9:24 PM

# King of NZ

'I always take a moment during the week to realise how lucky I am' - McCaw

The 34-year-old is expected to retire after New Zealand’s World Cup final against Australia tomorrow.

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Oct 30th 2015, 12:05 AM

# Leader

Richie McCaw refuses to admit World Cup final will be his last game of rugby

The 34-year-old is widely expected to hang up his boots following Saturday’s clash with Australia.

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Oct 29th 2015, 3:18 PM

# Same Again

New Zealand's team to face Australia contains seven starters from the 2011 final

Dan Carter and Richie McCaw could both be playing their final games for the All Blacks

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Oct 29th 2015, 12:05 PM

# Best of the best

We pick our combined Australia and New Zealand team ahead of the World Cup final

We pick our ultimate XV from this year’s World Cup final.

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Oct 28th 2015, 6:12 PM

# mark of respect

'There’s nothing in it' - Hansen refuses to entertain talk of McCaw citing

‘If you can’t get him on the track, let’s get him off the track sort of thing.’

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Oct 25th 2015, 1:46 PM

# No Elbow

Spread of outrage over Richie McCaw ignores the facts of the matter

The New Zealand captain has unfairly been the target of headlines since last night’s World Cup semi-final.

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Oct 25th 2015, 10:18 AM

# black mark

Citing concern for Richie McCaw ahead of the Rugby World Cup final

The All Blacks skipper faces an anxious 36 hours to see if he will face disciplinary action.

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Oct 24th 2015, 11:26 PM

# Grit

2013 win over Ireland helped build this self belief - All Blacks coach Hansen

The Kiwi boss says he hopes Australia and Argentina ‘bash each other’ tomorrow.

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Oct 24th 2015, 8:25 PM

# Hawk-Eye

Did the officials miss a forward pass for New Zealand's first try?

Should Jerome Kaino’s try have stood?

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Oct 24th 2015, 7:02 PM

# Best in the World

All Blacks look to turn on basic magic again but Boks will be ferocious

Today’s World Cup semi-final at Twickenham is the latest instalment of a great rivalry.

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Oct 24th 2015, 2:25 PM

# Influence

'I was just running on instinct, I didn't want to stuff it up': Old, wise McCaw still wary of over-thinking the biggest games

The captain is ready to get more battle scars to reach a second consecutive World Cup final.

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Oct 23rd 2015, 8:29 PM

# Ageless

'He used to antagonise the s**t out of the older guys, we had to talk to him'

Dan Carter and Richie McCaw remain vital to the All Blacks despite their age.

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Oct 23rd 2015, 3:36 PM

# experience

New Zealand name just under 1,000 test caps in side to face France this Saturday

Sonny Bill Williams must settle for a place on the bench.

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Oct 15th 2015, 12:20 PM

# 19 and counting

Hip knock means McCaw can only pull level in RWC record appearance chase

Jason Leonard’s haul of 22 Rugby World Cup appearances won’t be overtaken this year.

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Oct 7th 2015, 12:59 PM

# No Holding Back

New Zealand are holding nothing back with their team selection to face Georgia

Carter, McCaw, Retallick and Read all return.

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Sep 30th 2015, 1:30 PM

# the game starts here

French doubts could inspire Les Bleus, according to Wesley Fofana's cool new ad

Richie McCaw is also putting on his headphones to crush some Union Jack-emblazoned cars.

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Sep 18th 2015, 9:23 AM

# Youth or experience?

Youth or experience? Who would come out on top in our old vs young World Cup match

A hypothetical game between the tournament’s oldies and babies.

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Sep 17th 2015, 3:08 PM

# BOD

O'Driscoll pays tribute to McCaw after losing Tests record

After losing his caps record to Richie McCaw, BOD hailed the New Zealand legend’s achievement.

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Aug 15th 2015, 3:06 PM

# Bledisloe II

Analysis: McCaw's All Blacks with breakdown score to settle against Wallabies

Michael Cheika’s Australia won the battle on the ground in Sydney last weekend.

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Aug 14th 2015, 7:55 PM

# Record Breaker

All Blacks change three with McCaw set to break world record in Bledisloe rematch

McCaw will break Brian O’Driscoll’s test cap record this Saturday.

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Aug 12th 2015, 7:28 PM