Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw

31st Dec 1980 1.87m/106kg Openside Flanker

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit.   Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

1, 999 caps: The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Another international test window has come and gone.    A thrilling and historic July test window saw new additions to the test centurion club, and we take a look at what the most capped...

RANKED: The countries with the most test centurions

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An elite group of 80 men's international players have reached the incredible milestone of 100 test caps.     Even some of the most talented players who have graced the rugby pitch...

Sam Cane brushes off O'Mahony sledge

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Cane has brushed off the verbal jab he received from Ireland stalwart Peter O’Mahony on Saturday, calling it part of the game and “good banter”.    The All Black captain...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

All Blacks team named to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022.  “This is doubly exciting for us playing at a packed Eden Park for our first test of the...

All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home.     Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...

Dan Carter's top five players he shared a pitch with

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On his 40th birthday, we take a look back at the top five players he shared a pitch with.   The All Blacks great won the Rugby World Cup twice and is the record points-scorer in Tests with...