Richie McCaw
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Damian McKenzie magic helps New Zealand qualify for quarter-finals
Damian McKenzie stars as New Zealand beat Uruguay 73-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 21:48
New Zealand eviscerate Italy to keep World Cup hopes alive
New Zealand run in 14 tries, including an Aaron Smith first-half hat-trick, to eviscerate Italy 96-17 and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Sep 29, 21:52
Preview: New Zealand vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 19:47
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby Championship showdown between Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 14, 00:01
Scotland overcome Wales on Alun Wyn Jones' record-breaking appearance
The Scots' triumph at a windswept Parc y Scarlets was their first away win against Wales for 18 years.
Oct 31, 16:30
On This Day in 2015 - New Zealand retain Rugby World Cup
The victory in the final over Australia at Twickenham cemented the All Blacks' place as the greatest side in the sport's history.
Oct 31, 08:57
Alun Wyn Jones' career in pictures ahead of history-making outing
The second-row forward will play in his 149th Test, one more than former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw.
Oct 29, 13:57
Warren Gatland lavishes praise on "unbelievable" Alun Wyn Jones
Former Wales boss and current Lions head coach leads tributes to Alun Wyn Jones.
Oct 29, 11:31
France beat Wales to condemn Wayne Pivac to fourth straight defeat
The visitors could not build on a flying start in Paris.
Oct 24, 22:22
George North hails "incredible" Alun Wyn Jones as he nears Test world record
Wales skipper close to breaking world Test appearance record.
Mar 18, 10:23
Alun Wyn Jones: 'Never say never to another World Cup'
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones tells Sports Mole that he is thinking about pushing for a place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Dec 15, 19:32
Alun Wyn Jones: 'World Cup disappointment spurring on Lions ambition'
The second-row forward became his country's most capped player last month.
Dec 11, 12:53
Kieran Read on course for first British and Irish Lions Test
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster confirms that captain Kieran Read is well on course to return from injury in time for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.
Jun 20, 23:00
Kieran Read takes on New Zealand captaincy
Steve Hansen confirms that Kieran Read will replace the retired Richie McCaw as the new captain of New Zealand.
Feb 18, 23:16
Richie McCaw appointed to Order of New Zealand
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour.
Dec 30, 20:48
Richie McCaw's record-breaking career in numbers
Following his retirement from rugby, Sports Mole takes a look at a selection of remarkable statistics from Richie McCaw's record-breaking New Zealand career.
Nov 20, 01:03
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw is greatest ever All Black'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen says that Richie McCaw will go down as the "greatest" All Black in the history of the game.
Nov 19, 09:37
Retired All Blacks star Richie McCaw: 'To play with Jonah Lomu was amazing'
Recently-retired New Zealand star Richie McCaw pays tribute to the "amazing" Jonah Lomu, who died this week at the age of 40.
Nov 19, 08:10
Richie McCaw announces retirement
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw announces his retirement from rugby after a long and distinguished career.
Nov 19, 01:26
Richie McCaw to confirm retirement this week?
NZRU chief Steve Tew hints that Richie McCaw could be about to announce his retirement for international rugby union.
Nov 15, 13:30
Ma'a Nonu: 'New Zealand need to stick together'
New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that he is planning to make the most of his final 48 hours with the squad having clinched his second World Cup title.
Oct 31, 22:31
Will Genia "sad" to see back of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that it is "sad" to see the likes of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter retiring from the international game.
Oct 31, 22:16
Ma'a Nonu: 'We kept emotions in check'
Retiring New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that his side did well to keep their emotions in check in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 31, 22:07
Dan Carter backs new generation to "step up"
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that the new generation of players will have no trouble filling the boots of the old guard making way.
Oct 31, 21:27
Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw, Dan Carter greatest All Blacks ever'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen tells Sports Mole that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will go down as the two greatest All Blacks in history.
Oct 31, 20:43
New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
Oct 31, 17:49
Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Oct 31, 16:49
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
Oct 29, 15:36
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final
Steve Hansen goes with the same New Zealand team that beat South Africa in the semis for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
Oct 29, 12:24
Ian Foster: 'All focus on Australia showdown, not player departures'
Ian Foster says that all talk surrounding departing players Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Keven Mealamu can wait until after next weekend's Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 26, 20:47
Richie McCaw cleared to play in Rugby World Cup final
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will be available for the Rugby World Cup after escaping a citing for a collision in the semi-final.
Oct 25, 21:56
New Zealand hold off resilient South Africa to reach World Cup final
New Zealand recover from a below-par first-half performance to earn a spot in the World Cup final with a 20-18 victory over South Africa at Twickenham
Oct 24, 17:53
Half-Time Report: South Africa lead ill-disciplined New Zealand
South Africa bounce back from conceding an early try to punish New Zealand's ill-discipline by earning a 12-7 lead in the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
Oct 24, 16:46
Richie McCaw excited for "brutal" test
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is predicting a "brutal" encounter when his side meet South Africa in the World Cup semi-final.
Oct 23, 19:09
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 17, 21:46
Sonny Bill Williams misses out for New Zealand
Ma'a Nonu will start New Zealand's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against France, with Nehe Milner-Skudder and Julian Savea being selected on the wing.
Oct 15, 17:58
Steve Hansen makes six New Zealand changes for Tonga contest
Ma'a Nonu returns to make his 100th All Blacks appearance as Steve Hansen makes six changes to his starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool C contest against Tonga.
Oct 7, 12:38
New Zealand power past resilient Georgia
New Zealand power to a 43-10 victory over a plucky Georgia side in Pool C at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 2, 21:50
Half-Time Report: New Zealand lead plucky Georgia
New Zealand secure the bonus point by taking a 22-10 lead over Georgia in the first half at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 2, 20:46
Live Commentary: New Zealand 43-10 Georgia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of New Zealand's 43-10 win over Georgia at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 2, 19:30
