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England won't be All Black copycats

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Eddie Jones said intends to build on England's "traditional strengths" after becoming their first foreign coach and did not want them to slavishly copy world champions New Zealand.

Queen sends message to Lomu family

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

The Queen sends her condolences following the death of New Zealand great Jonah Lomu, his family spokesman says.

'Not only the greatest All Black, but greatest captain'

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

New Zealand's head coach Steve Hansen paid tribute to Richie McCaw after the All Blacks captain announced his retirement from rugby in Wellington yesterday.

Richie McCaw to fly commercial helicopters

1 decade ago by The Times

Richie McCaw, the two-time World Cup-winning All Blacks captain, has said that he plans to become a commercial helicopter pilot...

Throwback Thursday - Jonah Lomu shows glimpse of what's to come during 1994 Test debut

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

#ThrowbackThursday to Jonah Lomu showing glimpses of what was to come, as a 19 year old on debut for the All Blacks in 1994. Legend! #tbt #allblacks #jonah #jonahlomu #ripjonah A video posted by Rugbydump...

Richie McCaw makes fitting choice of freedom of the skies over slow decline | Robert Kitson

1 decade ago by The Guardian

All Blacks legend’s new career as a helicopter pilot sums up the awe-inspiring captain who made the New Zealand No7 jersey impossible to fillThey do not retire shirt numbers in New Zealand. Instead,...

Richie McCaw - A fantastic career

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

After a stellar career, Richie McCaw has decided to hang up his boots. McCaw is the most capped player in international test rugby with 148 caps. The former All Black captain played in 4 World Cups, captaining...

An unforgettable year for New Zealand rugby

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Has there been a more emotional, tumultuous, exciting and incredible year for New Zealand rugby than 2015? I am a passionate Waratahs and Wallabies supporter, but have nothing but admiration and respect...

Despite a sad present, New Zealand rugby’s future is looking good

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

It is a sad week for not only New Zealand but world rugby. First the passing of the great Jonah Lomu, a man who changed the game and was rugby’s first legitimate superstar, and now one of the modern-day...

McCaw: Time was right to hang up boots

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has brought down the curtain on his record-breaking rugby career, saying the time was right to hang up his boots. McCaw departs as the game’s most capped player, with...