Kieran Read adds colour to Richie McCaw’s All Black masterpiece
The New Zealand captain, Kieran Read, is racing to be fit to face the Lions as he closes on 100 caps after doing things his way in the footsteps of the legendary Richie McCaw
August 2016
'The team just moves on': Richie McCaw on a new All Blacks era of domination
The former captain talks about the Bledisloe Cup, Sam Cane and why a man never quite at ease in the public eye is now releasing a book and a movie
February 2016
Kieren Read confirmed as All Blacks captain to replace Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw and Lydia Ko win New Zealander of year awards
December 2015
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2015 goes down as a stunning sporting year full of surprises and superlatives
Andrew Anthony
Tyson Fury, Leicester City and Japan’s rugby union side all produced astonishing successes while even England’s cricket team discovered how to entertain
Richie McCaw makes fitting choice of freedom of the skies over slow decline
Robert Kitson
All Blacks legend’s new career as a helicopter pilot sums up the player who made the New Zealand No7 jersey impossible to fill
Richie McCaw praises 'superstar' Lomu and announces retirement – video
New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winning captain Richie McCaw announces his retirement from rugby union while reflecting on his relationship with Jonah Lomu
Richie McCaw: the All Blacks captain's stellar career – in pictures
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All Black Richie McCaw's feats as a player and captain are unlikely to be matched
Praise flows for retired Richie McCaw, the All Blacks' 'greatest ever'
New Zealand All Blacks receive haka welcome at airport – video
After New Zealand’s record-breaking Rugby World Cup victory, the team return to Auckland, where they are greeted with the traditional Maori haka by airport staff
Richie McCaw: New Zealand not pushed as hard as previous Rugby World Cup final – video
In the wake of New Zealand’s record breaking Rugby World Cup Final win over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, Richie McCaw believes that the All Blacks weren’t pushed as hard as their win four years ago
Dan Carter earns final reward at last as All Blacks reach new heights
Dan Carter was outstanding in New Zealand’s 34-17 win against Australia in the Rugby World Cup final but the All Blacks also have the youngsters to extend their reign
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Hansen says he could never coach England
New Zealand coach has said he will step down in 2017 while Sonny Bill Williams believes the All Blacks can cope without McCaw and Co
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New Zealand’s dominance in Rugby World Cup looks likely to continue
Andy Bull
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Rugby World Cup 2015: five reasons New Zealand won the Webb Ellis Cup
Paul Rees
New Zealand v Australia: Rugby World Cup 2015 final – in pictures
October 2015
New Zealand’s Richie McCaw tempted to play on after World Cup triumph
Welcome to Richie McCaw country – the town that made an All Blacks legend