Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw

31st Dec 1980 1.87m/106kg Openside Flanker

A new breed of Italian rugby: The Origins of Manuel Zuliani

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

Located in Northern Italy, the town of Castelfranco Veneto is largely known for its magnificent medieval castle whose walls stretch around the Old Town centre. It is also the birthplace of one of Italy’s...

South Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Abiding memory Who knows if France’s Thomas Ramos would have converted Peato Mauvaka’s try from the touch-line - a tournament-leading 21 conversions suggests there's a good chance - but Cheslin...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...

Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five Rugby World Cup greats

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dan Carter (New Zealand), Thierry Dusautoir (France), George Smith (Australia), Juan Martín Hernández (Argentina) and Bryan Habana (South Africa) will become the latest legends inducted into...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...

Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...

NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand dominated every facet of the game to overwhelm Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium on Friday evening, taking a huge step towards the quarter-finals in the process.  In a performance that will have...

Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams.   MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...