New Zealand beat Wallabies to win Rugby World Cup New Zealand retained their Rugby World Cup crown after a captivating 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 31 Oct 15
New Zealand beat Wallabies to win Rugby World Cup New Zealand retained their Rugby World Cup crown after a captivating 34-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 31 Oct 15
Hansen confident Carter can sign off in style New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has hailed the durability of "special player" Dan Carter as he prepares to line up in his first Rugby World Cup final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 15
Hansen confident Carter can sign off in style New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has hailed the durability of "special player" Dan Carter as he prepares to line up in his first Rugby World Cup final. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Oct 15
Larkham lauds Carter as greatest fly-half ever Stephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest fly-half of all time in Dan Carter when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Oct 15
Larkham lauds Carter as greatest fly-half ever Stephen Larkham insists Australia will face the greatest fly-half of all time in Dan Carter when they clash with New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 28 Oct 15
Carter: McCaw is a legend of the game Dan Carter has hailed his fellow All Blacks superstar Richie McCaw as "a legend of the game" ahead of him reaching another career landmark. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Oct 15
Carter: McCaw is a legend of the game Dan Carter has hailed his fellow All Blacks superstar Richie McCaw as "a legend of the game" ahead of him reaching another career landmark. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Oct 15
Carter ready to prove himself again at World Cup It would have been inconceivable to many four years ago that twice World Player of the Year Dan Carter would have to prove himself ahead of a World Cup, but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists rugby's leading points scorer has had to earn his place. Rugby • 31 Aug 15
Carter ready to prove himself again at World Cup It would have been inconceivable to many four years ago that twice World Player of the Year Dan Carter would have to prove himself ahead of a World Cup, but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists rugby's leading points scorer has had to earn his place. Rugby • 31 Aug 15
Dan Carter agrees to join Racing Metro New Zealand star Dan Carter has announced he will join wealthy French club Racing Metro at the end of 2015 on a three-year contract. Rugby • 18 Dec 14
Dan Carter agrees to join Racing Metro New Zealand star Dan Carter has announced he will join wealthy French club Racing Metro at the end of 2015 on a three-year contract. Rugby • 18 Dec 14
Carter pleased despite 'scratchy' return All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter was unimpressed by his scratchy return in the number 10 shirt against Scotland but grateful just to get through the 24-16 win unscathed. Rugby • 16 Nov 14
Carter pleased despite 'scratchy' return All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter was unimpressed by his scratchy return in the number 10 shirt against Scotland but grateful just to get through the 24-16 win unscathed. Rugby • 16 Nov 14
Carter regains All Blacks out-half spot New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will start his first Test in almost a year and captain Richie McCaw will play at blindside flanker for the first time when the All Blacks meet Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Nov 14
Carter regains All Blacks out-half spot New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will start his first Test in almost a year and captain Richie McCaw will play at blindside flanker for the first time when the All Blacks meet Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 13 Nov 14
Carter expected to feature against Scotland New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is expected to return to the match-day squad for the All Blacks clash with Scotland on Saturday as he continues to work his way back from a broken leg. Rugby • 12 Nov 14
Carter expected to feature against Scotland New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is expected to return to the match-day squad for the All Blacks clash with Scotland on Saturday as he continues to work his way back from a broken leg. Rugby • 12 Nov 14
Carter not risked for England encounter Dan Carter has missed out on a place in New Zealand's match-day 23 for the clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Nov 14
Carter not risked for England encounter Dan Carter has missed out on a place in New Zealand's match-day 23 for the clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 06 Nov 14
Carter, Sonny Bill named in All Blacks tour squad Injured fly-half Dan Carter did enough to prove his fitness to New Zealand coach Steve Hansen and win a berth in the All Blacks squad for their November tour. Rugby • 20 Oct 14
Carter, Sonny Bill named in All Blacks tour squad Injured fly-half Dan Carter did enough to prove his fitness to New Zealand coach Steve Hansen and win a berth in the All Blacks squad for their November tour. Rugby • 20 Oct 14
Carter targets Australia Test for comeback Dan Carter hopes to work his way back to fitness in time for New Zealand's third Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia next month. Rugby • 17 Sep 14
Carter targets Australia Test for comeback Dan Carter hopes to work his way back to fitness in time for New Zealand's third Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia next month. Rugby • 17 Sep 14
Carter behind schedule on broken leg recovery Dan Carter is in doubt to play any part in the Rugby Championship as the All Blacks fly-half battles to recover from a broken leg. Rugby • 09 Sep 14
Carter behind schedule on broken leg recovery Dan Carter is in doubt to play any part in the Rugby Championship as the All Blacks fly-half battles to recover from a broken leg. Rugby • 09 Sep 14
England recall Cole to face centurion Carter Dan Carter will play in his 100th Test match after being named in the All Blacks' starting line-up to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Nov 13
England recall Cole to face centurion Carter Dan Carter will play in his 100th Test match after being named in the All Blacks' starting line-up to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Nov 13
New Zealand see off Argentina in Hamilton New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter became the first man to reach 1,400 Test-match points while Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks beat Argentina 28-13 in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
New Zealand see off Argentina in Hamilton New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter became the first man to reach 1,400 Test-match points while Aaron Smith scored two tries as the All Blacks beat Argentina 28-13 in the Rugby Championship. Rugby • 07 Sep 13
McCaw eager to avoid Argentina 'arm wrestle' New Zealand plan to run the legs off Argentina with their high-tempo game in the Rugby Championship in Hamilton, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
McCaw eager to avoid Argentina 'arm wrestle' New Zealand plan to run the legs off Argentina with their high-tempo game in the Rugby Championship in Hamilton, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 06 Sep 13
All Blacks dominate 2012 IRB awards New Zealand fly half Dan Carter has been named the IRB Player of the Year for 2012. Rugby • 04 Dec 12
All Blacks dominate 2012 IRB awards New Zealand fly half Dan Carter has been named the IRB Player of the Year for 2012. Rugby • 04 Dec 12
IRB reveal Player of the Year shortlist New Zealand's Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, as well as England's Owen Farrell, and France's Frédéric Michalak, have been shortlisted for the IRB's Player of the Year Award. Rugby • 29 Nov 12
IRB reveal Player of the Year shortlist New Zealand's Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, as well as England's Owen Farrell, and France's Frédéric Michalak, have been shortlisted for the IRB's Player of the Year Award. Rugby • 29 Nov 12
Carter hoping to face England New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is confident he will be fit for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 27 Nov 12
Carter hoping to face England New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is confident he will be fit for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham. Rugby • 27 Nov 12
McCaw confident of coping without Carter World champions New Zealand will go into battle against Wales today without Dan Carter, but they still start as overwhelming favourites. Rugby • 24 Nov 12
McCaw confident of coping without Carter World champions New Zealand will go into battle against Wales today without Dan Carter, but they still start as overwhelming favourites. Rugby • 24 Nov 12
Doubts arise concerning Carter fitness World champions New Zealand are reportedly sweating on the fitness of fly-half star Dan Carter for Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Wales. Rugby • 22 Nov 12
Doubts arise concerning Carter fitness World champions New Zealand are reportedly sweating on the fitness of fly-half star Dan Carter for Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Wales. Rugby • 22 Nov 12
Carter leads NZ to comfortable win Dan Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as the All Blacks beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Aug 12
Carter leads NZ to comfortable win Dan Carter ensured New Zealand converted their territorial domination into points as the All Blacks beat Australia 22-0 in their Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Aug 12
Aaron Cruden confident of filling Carter's boots Aaron Cruden feels the new-found confidence he has in his game means the team will not miss the presence of the injured Dan Carter as keenly as anticipated. Rugby • 21 Jun 12
Aaron Cruden confident of filling Carter's boots Aaron Cruden feels the new-found confidence he has in his game means the team will not miss the presence of the injured Dan Carter as keenly as anticipated. Rugby • 21 Jun 12
Kidney names strongest XV for third NZ Test Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named his strongest possible team for the third Test against a New Zealand team weakened by the loss of Dan Carter. Rugby • 22 Jun 12
Kidney names strongest XV for third NZ Test Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named his strongest possible team for the third Test against a New Zealand team weakened by the loss of Dan Carter. Rugby • 22 Jun 12
Carter expects big Ireland backlash New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is expecting a "ferocious" response from Ireland on Saturday after the tourists were comprehensively beaten in the first Test. Rugby • 13 Jun 12
Carter expects big Ireland backlash New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is expecting a "ferocious" response from Ireland on Saturday after the tourists were comprehensively beaten in the first Test. Rugby • 13 Jun 12
![Dan Carter: 'Not playing a lot of rugby this year, it just made sense to come back and play [at provincial] level'](https://www.rte.ie/images/000980a2-600.jpg "Dan Carter: 'Not playing a lot of rugby this year, it just made sense to come back and play [at provincial] level'")
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