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FILE: Springbok winger Bryan Habana runs in to score a try at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP

Richie mccaw

Habana, Mtawarira and Du Plessis all named in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade

By Nick Archibald

With international rugby taking a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing less matches and certainly less tours and tournaments, the 2020 awards saw fans...

  • FILE: Wales Captain Alun Wyn Jones. Picture: Twitter/@WalesRugby.

    Welsh skipper Jones to break McCaw Test record against Scots

    The 35-year-old lock - who will win his 140th Wales cap to add to the nine Lions Tests he has played - breaks the record he held with retired New Zealand legend Richie McCaw.

    659 days ago
  • FILE: Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis Cup after leading New Zealand to the Rugby World Cup title. Picture: AFP

    Carter and McCaw head nominees for World Rugby's Player of the Decade

    Both players, who took New Zealand to World Cup glory in 2011 and 2015, are three-time winners of the World Player of the Year Award.

    673 days ago
  • FILE: The Springbpks and the All Blacks get ready to scrum down in their Rugby Championship match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 6 October 2018. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    Boks call on ref Garces for equal treatment against All Blacks

    Assistant South Africa coach Mzwandile Stick said that with the gap between the All Blacks and their potential rivals for the Webb Ellis Cup closing, match officials to be consistent in how they applied the laws to all teams.

    1068 days ago
  • New Zealand captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis cup. Picture: AFP

    Richie McCaw retires as world mourns Jonah Lomu

    The world continued to mourn Jonah Lomu as the NZRU sent captain Richie McCaw into retirement.

    2465 days ago
  • FILE: Ben Smith takes down Kurtley Beale while skipper Richie Mccaw prepares to join ruck in Sydney on 16 August 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    McCaw relishing pressure of NZ's bid to make history

    With no team ever retaining the World Cup, McCaw has an opportunity to lead NZ to a double dose of history.

    2533 days ago
  • FILE: It was a tight affair up until the 20 minute mark before Dane Coles ran in a 30m try, showing a clean pair of heels for a number two. Picture: EWN.

    All Blacks thrash Australia on eve of World Cup

    The reigning champions hammered their Trans Tasman rivals 34-6 in Auckland.

    2561 days ago
  • Richie McCaw is the first rugby player in history to reach the landmark of 142 test matches at a win rate of 87.94%.He made his debut against Ireland in 2001 and has started 135 times.Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Richie McCaw breaks rugby Test record

    Richie McCaw breaks rugby Test record

    2561 days ago
  • All Black captain Richie McCaw. Picture: Facebook.

    'Whatever the weather, All Blacks must play well'

    Captain Richie McCaw has told his team he wants an improved performance when they meet Argentina.

    2905 days ago
  • FILE. The ALL Blacks secured a 51-20 victory over Australia at Eden Park, holding the Bledisloe Cup. Picture: AFP.

    All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup with crushing win

    The ALL Blacks secured a 51-20 victory over Australia at Eden Park, holding the Bledisloe Cup.

    2918 days ago
  • Ben Smith takes down Kurtley Beale while skipper Richie McCaw prepares to join ruck in Sydney on 16 August 2014. Picture: Facebook.

    All Blacks likely to keep on winning

    Steve Hansen could have a dilemma in picking his centre combination for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash.

    2923 days ago
  • New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Picture: AFP

    McCaw ready to fulfil childhood ambition

    Richie McCaw will lead the All Blacks in their final Rugby Championship match against the Boks.

    3240 days ago
  • Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer. Picture: SAPA

    Clean bill of health for Boks

    The Springboks have no injury concerns ahead of their match against the All Blacks on Saturday.

    3266 days ago
  • Springbok Coach, Heyneke Meyer.  Picture: AFP

    Confident Springboks re-focus for All Blacks challenge

    The Springboks beat Australia 38-12 in Brisbane on Saturday.

    3267 days ago
  • All Black captain Richie McCaw. Picture: AFP

    Battered McCaw eager to help debutant Taylor

    All Black captain Richie McCaw said he only recovered from the game against Australia on Tuesday

    3283 days ago
  • New Zealand captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis cup. Picture: AFP

    McCaw returns for Crusaders

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will make his return to top-class rugby on Saturday.

    3319 days ago
  • New Zealand captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis cup. Picture: AFP

    All Blacks captain back in training

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has started running and lifting weights during his sabbatical.

    3382 days ago
  • Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer during the team announcement in Cape Town on 15 August 2012. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Meyer blames 'inexperienced' side

    Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer says his young side had no chance against the world champions.

    3603 days ago
  • New Zealand captain Richie McCaw. Picture: AFP

    McCaw to take sabbatical

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will miss 2013's Super Rugby season and the All Blacks' June tests.

    3617 days ago
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