Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw

Richie McCaw

31st Dec 1980 1.87m/106kg Openside Flanker

19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...

A quick look at the Rugby Championship stats

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Championship (TRC) is one of the pre-eminent international rugby union competitions in world rugby. It is contested annually by Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South...

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

8 months 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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...