All Blacks Hansen unruffled by breakdown 'cheats' call New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf turned media pundit Stuart Barnes, who described the world champions as "cynical cheats" at the breakdown. Rugby • 02 Sep 19
All Blacks Hansen unruffled by breakdown 'cheats' call New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf turned media pundit Stuart Barnes, who described the world champions as "cynical cheats" at the breakdown. Rugby • 02 Sep 19
Sexton impressed by 'seamless' All Blacks charge Despite losing two of the greatest players ever to grace the game, New Zealand haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, a fact that isn’t lost on Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
Sexton impressed by 'seamless' All Blacks charge Despite losing two of the greatest players ever to grace the game, New Zealand haven’t shown any signs of slowing down, a fact that isn’t lost on Johnny Sexton. Rugby • 01 Nov 16
McCaw: Connacht's Aki could be an All Black Bundee Aki has what it takes to become a New Zealand international, according to Kiwi legend Richie McCaw. Rugby • 07 May 16
McCaw: Connacht's Aki could be an All Black Bundee Aki has what it takes to become a New Zealand international, according to Kiwi legend Richie McCaw. Rugby • 07 May 16
McCaw: Playing it smart key to avoiding bin “You lived offside your whole career. How the hell did you get away with it?” is not the first question that greets New Zealand legend Richie McCaw, writes Micil Glennon. Rugby • 21 Apr 16
McCaw: Playing it smart key to avoiding bin “You lived offside your whole career. How the hell did you get away with it?” is not the first question that greets New Zealand legend Richie McCaw, writes Micil Glennon. Rugby • 21 Apr 16
Kieran Read confirmed as new All Blacks captain All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed Kieran Read is the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw. Rugby • 19 Feb 16
Kieran Read confirmed as new All Blacks captain All Blacks coach Steve Hansen confirmed Kieran Read is the next national captain on Friday, replacing the retired Richie McCaw. Rugby • 19 Feb 16
McCaw hungry for more after All Blacks glory New Zealand captain Richie McCaw refused to contemplate the idea of retirement after leading the All Blacks to the first ever defence of a Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 31 Oct 15
McCaw hungry for more after All Blacks glory New Zealand captain Richie McCaw refused to contemplate the idea of retirement after leading the All Blacks to the first ever defence of a Rugby World Cup at Twickenham on Saturday. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 31 Oct 15
McCaw faces nervy wait after Louw flashpoint Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Oct 15
McCaw faces nervy wait after Louw flashpoint Richie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 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
Richie McCaw admits retirement scares him New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has never wavered in putting his body on the line in international rugby for the past 14 years but even he admits to one slight fear as his career enters its twilight - retirement. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Aug 15
Richie McCaw admits retirement scares him New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has never wavered in putting his body on the line in international rugby for the past 14 years but even he admits to one slight fear as his career enters its twilight - retirement. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Aug 15
All Blacks crush Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup Ma'a Nonu grabbed two tries as the All Blacks scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to thrash Australia 41-13 at Eden Park on Saturday and retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 12th successive season. Rugby • 15 Aug 15
All Blacks crush Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup Ma'a Nonu grabbed two tries as the All Blacks scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to thrash Australia 41-13 at Eden Park on Saturday and retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 12th successive season. Rugby • 15 Aug 15
Richie McCaw considers retirement after World Cup All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has given the clearest indication yet that this rugby season will be his last after media reports in France suggested he may be headed there after the World Cup later this year. Rugby • 19 Feb 15
Richie McCaw considers retirement after World Cup All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has given the clearest indication yet that this rugby season will be his last after media reports in France suggested he may be headed there after the World Cup later this year. Rugby • 19 Feb 15
Tonne up for All Blacks captain McCaw Richie McCaw will become the first player to captain an international team in 100 Tests when he starts for New Zealand against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Nov 14
Tonne up for All Blacks captain McCaw Richie McCaw will become the first player to captain an international team in 100 Tests when he starts for New Zealand against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Nov 14
All Blacks eager to atone, warns McCaw New Zealand were so disappointed with their draw against Australia that their build-up to the return clash on Saturday has been almost as intense as a key Bledisloe match from six years ago, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 22 Aug 14
All Blacks eager to atone, warns McCaw New Zealand were so disappointed with their draw against Australia that their build-up to the return clash on Saturday has been almost as intense as a key Bledisloe match from six years ago, says Richie McCaw. Rugby • 22 Aug 14
McCaw played against England with broken rib New Zealand captain Richie McCaw played with a broken rib for part of the series against England. Rugby • 24 Jun 14
McCaw played against England with broken rib New Zealand captain Richie McCaw played with a broken rib for part of the series against England. Rugby • 24 Jun 14
McCaw fractures thumb in Crusaders loss New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks of the Super Rugby season after fracturing his thumb in the Crusaders' defeat by the Blues. Rugby • 01 Mar 14
McCaw fractures thumb in Crusaders loss New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks of the Super Rugby season after fracturing his thumb in the Crusaders' defeat by the Blues. Rugby • 01 Mar 14
McCaw feels fresh for Ireland clash New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has sounded an ominous note to world rugby, admitting he is "only just getting started" - before the final game of the season. Rugby • 23 Nov 13
McCaw feels fresh for Ireland clash New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has sounded an ominous note to world rugby, admitting he is "only just getting started" - before the final game of the season. Rugby • 23 Nov 13
Cane replaces McCaw in New Zealand line-up Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw for New Zealand's clash with South Africa after the captain was forced out with a knee injury. Rugby • 12 Sep 13
Cane replaces McCaw in New Zealand line-up Sam Cane replaces Richie McCaw for New Zealand's clash with South Africa after the captain was forced out with a knee injury. Rugby • 12 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
McCaw extends break from rugby All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical from the sport. Rugby • 13 Apr 13
McCaw extends break from rugby All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is set to miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical from the sport. Rugby • 13 Apr 13
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
Higginbotham handed a two-match ban Australia forward Scott Higginbotham has been banned for two matches after admitting two charges of striking New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Rugby • 22 Oct 12
Higginbotham handed a two-match ban Australia forward Scott Higginbotham has been banned for two matches after admitting two charges of striking New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Rugby • 22 Oct 12
![Richie McCaw: '[Argentina] managed to disrupt the breakdown ball and also to slow the game down in that regard, not let the Springboks get flow on'](https://www.rte.ie/images/0007d323-600.jpg "Richie McCaw: '[Argentina] managed to disrupt the breakdown ball and also to slow the game down in that regard, not let the Springboks get flow on'")
