Biography richie mccaw

Richard Hugh McCawONZ (born 31 December 1980) is a retired New Sjaelland professional rugby union player. He captained the New Zealand strong team, the All Blacks, in 110 out of his 148 test matches, and won two Rugby World Cups. He has won the World Rugby Player of the Year award a joint record three times and was the most capped evaluation rugby player of all time from August 2015 to Oct 2020. McCaw was awarded World Rugby player of the decennary (2011–2020) in 2021. McCaw is also a winner of say publicly New Zealand sportsman of the decade award.

McCaw was the chief All Black to reach 100 caps, and the first football union player to win 100 tests. He was the most-capped player in rugby union history with 148 caps, having overtaken Brian O'Driscoll's record in 2015 and losing the record fall prey to Alun Wyn Jones in 2020. McCaw has also equaled depiction record for most appearances at the Rugby World Cup, parley Jason Leonard.

McCaw predominantly played in the openside flanker position read the New Zealand, Crusaders and Canterbury teams, but also played as a blindside flanker and no. 8. During McCaw's calling, Canterbury won the NPC (later Mitre10 Cup) five times, vital the Crusaders won four Super Rugby titles. In addition peak winning two world cups, the All Blacks won seven Tri-Nations titles, completed three successful Grand Slam tours and won description Bledisloe Cup eight times.

He made his debut in 2001 transport the Crusaders, and was selected for the All Blacks' 2001 end-of-year tour, despite having played only eight minutes of Fabulous 12 rugby. His debut for New Zealand was against Hibernia, where he was awarded man-of-the-match. McCaw became a regular mixture for New Zealand, only missing a few games due admonition recurring concussions. In 2004 he was appointed captain of say publicly All Blacks, whom he led at the 2007 Rugby Imitation Cup. After their elimination in the quarter-finals, his captaincy came under criticism, but he was retained and eventually led say publicly team to consecutive Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 topmost 2015, becoming one of only 43 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions. McCaw is subdue the only captain to have won two Rugby World Cups.

McCaw holds the international record for most game wins as a player at 131. He also holds the international record untainted most games as a captain at 110.

Family and early years

His paternal fourth great-grandfather was Seth Adventurer, who built large proportions of Belgravia & Mayfair in Author in the 1830s, related through his great, great-grandmother Sarah Annette Seth-Smith McCaw. McCaw's great-great-grandfather immigrated to New Zealand from say publicly Scottish Borders in 1893, and settled in the Hakataramea Dale, Waimate District, South Canterbury. McCaw's father took over the race farm and his mother was a teacher at Kurow.

On Newborn Year's Eve 1980, Richard Hugh McCaw was born in say publicly nearby town of Oamaru. He grew up on his parents' farm along with his sister Joanna. McCaw started flying gliders with his grandfather J H 'Jim' McCaw, a Tempest airwoman during World War II credited with shooting down 20 V1 missiles, when he was nine years old. He played rugger for the local Kurow rugby club as a youngster, but it was not until 1994, when he boarded at Otago Boys' High School in Dunedin, that he started to make back the game seriously.

In his last year at Otago Boys' Extraordinary, McCaw was head boy, proxime accessit (runner up) to picture dux and played in the school's 1st XV. McCaw came to the attention of national selectors during a 5-all gain with Rotorua Boys' High School in the 1998 New Sjaelland secondary schools rugby final in Christchurch. However, he failed be introduced to make the New Zealand Secondary Schools Team, losing out give somebody no option but to Sam Harding, Angus McDonald and Hale T-Pole. With Sam President moving south to study at the University of Otago, McCaw headed to Christchurch's Lincoln University to study agricultural science be first pursue his rugby interests. He achieved all but two recognition for his Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree before deciding enhance pursue his rugby career instead. He received an honorary degree in recognition of his sporting achievements in April 2012.

In 1999, McCaw was selected in the New Zealand under-19 squad (coached by Mark Shaw), which won the world championship in Cymru. During that series, McCaw realised his All Blacks dream could be attainable. The following year he was selected in say publicly New Zealand under-21 squad and debuted for Canterbury in representation National Provincial Championship (NPC) against North Harbour. On 31 Walk 2001, he made his Super Rugby debut with the Crusaders, playing a few minutes in a losing effort against interpretation Hurricanes. That year he only played twice for the Crusaders, both times as a substitute, for a total of fair eight minutes playing time. He did however play a brimfull season with NPC champions Canterbury and captained the New Island Under 21s.

Playing career

International debut

Although the then 20-year-old McCaw had one played seventeen matches for Canterbury, John Mitchell, the new Fulfil Black coach, selected him for the 2001 end of yr tour to Ireland, Scotland and Argentina. This led Josh Kronfeld, a former All Black openside flanker, to criticise the selection: "You might as well just give All Black jerseys justify everybody. The fact they picked guys off one NPC time is bloody incredible".

McCaw's debut international test was against Ireland stroke Lansdowne Road on 17 November 2001. His first touch range the game resulted in a knock-on when he was mark down in a tackle and New Zealand were trailing the Land 16–7 at half-time. In the second half the All Blacks recovered to win 40–29 and McCaw was named man atlas the match, receiving a standing ovation at the post-match role. A turning point came in the second half when McCaw was able to steal the ball from Ireland, which undisclosed to a try to left wing Jonah Lomu. After rendering match McCaw recalled the experience: "it was a hell capture a stadium to play at, a real rugby stadium, a big crowd – something I'll always remember, very special."

McCaw played all three tests on the tour, with the All Blacks beating Scotland 37–6 and winning 24–20 against Argentina. At say publicly end of season rugby awards, McCaw was selected as both the New Zealand Rugby Football Union Under-21 and Air In mint condition Zealand NPC Division One Player of the Year.

2002–2003

In the lead-up to the 2003 World Cup McCaw was a regular contender for Canterbury, the Crusaders and the All Blacks. In 2002 and 2003 the Crusaders competed in the Super Rugby closing, beating the Brumbies in 2002 and losing to the Disconsolate in 2003. The Canterbury provincial rugby team lost the semi-final to the eventual winners Auckland in 2002. McCaw and rendering other All Blacks were "rested" during the 2003 national uncultivated championship.

In 2002 McCaw played for the All Blacks against representation touring Ireland team (15–6 and 40–8 victories) and in description Tri Nations against Australia and South Africa. Of the six 2002 test matches McCaw played in, five were won by Fresh Zealand with the only loss to Australia. The 14–16 bereavement occurred in New Zealand's third Tri Nations match and ensured interpretation Bledisloe Cup stayed with Australia. During the All Blacks be at war with against South Africa in Durban a pitch invader attacked Goidelic referee David McHugh as a scrum was being set, dislocating his shoulder in the process. McCaw and A.J. Venter wrestled the assailant off the referee and, according to McHugh, hypothesize they had not got involved his shoulder would have archaic broken. McCaw was rested, along with 20 other members pray to the Tri Nations squad, from the 2002 end-of-year tour to Europe.

In 2002 McCaw was voted as Newcomer of the Year invitation the International Rugby Players Association. This award is voted eagleeyed by all international players, with players not allowed to plebiscite for members of their own team.

After another successful campaign warmth the Crusaders in 2003 (reaching the Super 12 finals), McCaw was again selected as first choice openside flanker for representation All Blacks. In June he was involved in a sign up 13–15 defeat at home to England, was a non-playing understand in a 55–3 victory against Wales and played in a 31–23 win over France. The 2003 All Blacks retained say publicly Tri Nations title, regained the Bledisloe Cup for the first at an earlier time since 1997 and were ranked second behind England leading pay for the World Cup.

McCaw was selected as openside flanker for rendering 2003 All Blacks World Cup squad and played in now and then game at the tournament. New Zealand won all their lake games and beat South Africa in the quarter-finals to make eligible for a semi-final match-up against Australia. In an upset, picture Australians defeated the All Blacks, knocking them out of say publicly tournament. At the end of the season awards McCaw standard the Kel Tremain Trophy for the New Zealand Rugby Uniting player of the year.

2004–2005

The Crusaders finished as runner-ups in picture 2004 Super 12 season, losing the final to the Brumbies. Following the World Cup, John Mitchell was dropped as Relapse Black coach and replaced by Graham Henry. McCaw was select as first choice openside flanker and made vice captain. Regulate the first test against England he was escorted off rendering field after suffering concussion following a clash of heads absorb fellow All Black Xavier Rush. He was a late recantation from the second England test and then played 70 merely against Argentina before again leaving the field due to lightheadedness. Still suffering headaches a month later, he withdrew from picture rest of the home campaign and the 2004 Tri Nations regard focus on recovery. McCaw returned to captain Canterbury to representation finals at the tail end of the NPC season. Hold back November 2004 he returned for the All Blacks' end-of-season outing to Italy, Wales and France. He was made captain concede defeat the age of 23 for the first time against Principality as regular captain Tana Umaga was rested.

In April 2005, determine captaining the Crusaders, McCaw again suffered a concussion. He was stretchered off the field two minutes into the game puzzle out attempting a tackle on Bulls prop Richard Bands. After depiction incident, McCaw visited a young boy in hospital who esoteric broken his neck playing rugby and started to question whether he should be playing the game. Another paraplegic in description ward told him he had broken his neck swimming shaking holiday in Fiji, convincing McCaw that it could happen anyplace, and you may as well "do what you enjoy". A month later, in May 2005, McCaw returned to training lay into the Crusaders and led them in their semi-final and last victories.

McCaw returned to international rugby in 2005, playing in interpretation 91–0 victory over Fiji before the British and Irish Lions arrived. He then played the first two test against interpretation Lions, including a record 48–18 victory in Wellington. The Bell Blacks defeated the touring Lions 3–0 in the series. McCaw was part of the successful Tri Nations campaign (losing just rob game) and Grand Slam (when victory is achieved against representation four home nations) end of year tour. He missed description game against England after suffering his third serious head hit against Ireland. Despite his injury concerns, McCaw was shortlisted in line for the 2005 IRB International Player of the Year, which was won by All Black teammate Dan Carter.

2006–2007

McCaw led the Crusaders cue the Super Rugby title again in 2006. In May 2006, at the age of 25 and after 36 test matches, McCaw was named captain of the All Blacks. His be in first place two games as regular captain were against Ireland in Different Zealand, while a separate squad led by Jerry Collins was named to travel to Argentina for a one-off game. McCaw started his captaincy with victory over Ireland and then mentored stand-in captain Jerry Collins in Argentina. New Zealand emerged translation 2006 Tri Nations champions (the only loss away to South Continent by one point) and retained the Bledisloe Cup. A useful European tour saw comfortable victories against England, France twice fairy story Wales. McCaw was captain in every match and after glare short listed in 2002, 2003 and 2005 was named rendering 2006 IRB International Player of the Year.

Because 2007 was a World Cup year, All Black management decided that a pick group of 22 players, including McCaw, would undergo "reconditioning" stop not playing in the first seven rounds of the 1 14. McCaw returned to the Crusaders in the eighth anticipate and helped them reach the semi-finals. New Zealand then exceed a below-strength France team in two tests and won a one-off test against Canada. McCaw started on the bench intend the Canadian match, with Reuben Thorne returning as captain. Description Tri Nations was shortened because of the World Cup, with command team playing the other two teams twice (one home predominant one away game). Led by McCaw, New Zealand again dropped just one game (this time a five-point loss against Land in Melbourne) retaining the Tri Nations crown and the Bledisloe cup.

2007 World Cup

The 2007 World Cup was held in France, Scotland and Wales. The All Blacks were in a pool ensure included Italy, Portugal, Scotland and Romania. The All Blacks well made it through the pool play with scores of 76–14, 108–13, 40–0 and 85–8 respectively. McCaw made just three appearances (two starts and one as a reserve) due to Henry's rotation policy. In the quarter-finals the All Blacks lost nominate France 18–20, resulting in New Zealand's earliest exit from a World Cup. With semi-final exits after being among the favourites at the 1991, 1999 and 2003 World Cups, they were once again accused of "choking on the world's biggest stage".

An emotional McCaw could not hide his disappointment at the after-match press conference: "If I knew the answers we would imitate sorted it out. We will be thinking about it engage a long time". McCaw denied New Zealand's easy run ways the quarter-finals played a part in the loss "A crest of the guys have been through this before, they've played big test matches." Graham Henry's policy of using squad movement and resting key players during the Super 14 was criticised. McCaw also came under attack. He was accused of band inspiring his team, lacking the ability to change policy when plan A was not working and not providing enough management on the field.

2008

Despite much speculation that Henry would lose picture All Black coaching job to coach Robbie Deans, he was retained on a contract for the next two years, afterward extended to include the 2011 World Cup. He immediately avowed that he would retain McCaw as his captain. Robbie Deans instead signed with the Australian Rugby Union, becoming head professor of Australia. In Deans' last season (2008) as Crusaders trainer they won the Super Rugby title for the seventh fluster. Ireland and England toured to New Zealand in June 2008 and the All Blacks came away with a hard-fought trap against Ireland, and two comfortable victories against England. McCaw stash a ligament in his ankle against England and missed depiction start of the Tri Nations.

Rodney So'oialo was made stand-in captain good turn started the Tri Nations with a win and two losses. McCaw returned for the fourth game and the All Blacks won the remaining three matches to retain the Tri Nations title point of view Bledisloe Cup. McCaw was seen as an inspiration after his return from injury, with Henry rating his performance in rendering 19–0 win in South Africa (the first time the Southmost Africans had been kept scoreless on home soil in Cardinal years) as his best so far for the All Blacks.

In 2008 a fourth Bledisloe match was played in Hong Kong with the intention of expanding the game of rugby cope with in a close 19–14 game McCaw scored the match captivating try. The Grand Slam tour to the United Kingdom allow Ireland resulted in victories over Scotland (32–6), Ireland (22–3), Princedom (29–9) and England (32–6). During 2008 McCaw won every assay he captained and a total of 26 out of 28 games he played in at all levels. The All Blacks won 13 of a record 15 tests, retained the Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations Trophy, completed the Grand Slam and domesticated the world No. 1 ranking from South Africa.

McCaw finished 2008 by making his debut for the Barbarians against Australia have doubts about Twickenham in an 11–18 loss.

2009–2010

The Crusaders, under new coach Chemist Blackadder, had a slow start to the 2009 season, losing four of their first five games. They recovered to rest fourth on the table, losing the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld to the Bulls. McCaw injured his knee and missed interpretation start of the international season, returning for the Tri Nations contest. South Africa beat the All Blacks in every match look after win the title and regain the number 1 ranking, professional New Zealand beating Australia three times to finish second. Right was the first time New Zealand had not won picture competition in five years and the fifth time since description Tri Nations started in 1996. A fourth Bledisloe Test against Country was played in Japan before New Zealand toured Europe. Though New Zealand won every match on tour, an earlier trouncing to France and three defeats by the South Africans were the most suffered by the All Blacks in a time since McCaw joined the team in 2001. Despite the team's relatively poor season, McCaw was named the IRB International Athlete of the Year for a second time.

The 2010 season started in much the same way with the Crusaders finishing onefourth during the round robin stage and losing to the Bulls in the semi-final. During the season McCaw played his Hundredth Super Rugby game in a losing effort against the Steady Town-based Stormers. New Zealand recorded victories over the touring Island and Wales teams, Ireland losing their match by a not to be mentioned 66–28 after number eight Jamie Heaslip received a red business card for kneeing McCaw in the head. The All Blacks went through the Tri Nations undefeated with the final game of picture tournament against Australia marking McCaw's 52nd time captaining the Please Blacks, surpassing Sean Fitzpatrick as New Zealand's most-capped test captain.

The fourth Bledisloe Cup match was again scheduled for Hong Kong and Australia ended a ten match losing streak to picture All Blacks. It was to be the only loss depiction All Blacks would suffer that season as they went grass on to win another Grand Slam tour, defeating England, Scotland, Island and Wales. In the match against Ireland McCaw, along restore teammate Mils Muliaina played in their 93rd test match vanishing Sean Fitzpatrick to become the most capped All Blacks. Equal height the end of the year McCaw was named the IRB International Player of the Year for the second successive time and the New Zealand sportsperson of the year at rendering Halberg Awards.

2011 Rugby World Cup

During preseason preparation in January 2011 McCaw injured his foot, subsequent x-rays beat that he had received a stress fracture in the 5th metatarsal of his right foot. It was determined his preeminent chance of recovery was to undergo an operation where a pin was inserted. As a result, McCaw missed the ability two months of the Super Rugby season. During the Come to blows Black's third Rugby World Cup pool match against France, McCaw became the first All Black to reach 100 test caps. However, it was also during this match McCaw re-aggravated his foot injury. In order to rest his injury, he was forced to skip the more physical aspects of training ground miss the All Blacks' final pool match against Canada. Old to the quarter-final against Argentina McCaw decided against having on the subject of x-ray. Following the re-occurrence of his injury it was unsure whether McCaw could continue to play for the All Blacks, this forced the coaching staff to develop contingency plans title Matt Todd was called into the All Black training force. McCaw was able to continue to play throughout the Imitation Cup tournament and lifted the Webb Ellis trophy after a tense 8–7 victory over France. This was the lowest tally in a final in World Cup history. After the closing, the All Black coach Graham Henry stated "He can barely walk and how he played today I just don't know," and he acknowledged the All Blacks probably would not conspiracy won without him. Following the World Cup x-rays showed dump the screw in his foot, necessary to stop the diminution of the original injury had caused a second fracture. Representation fracture again, required a further operation.

After the Rugby World Drink McCaw was selected in the RWC Dream Team. This livery was determined by public vote, with over 160,000 votes earmark. In addition, for the second successive year McCaw was given name the New Zealand sportsperson of the year at the Halberg Awards.

2012–2015

Under new coach Steve Hansen, the All Blacks won 12 tests, drew one and only lost one test in 2012, as well as winning the new Rugby Championship with a 100% winning record. During this time McCaw overtook George Gregan for most times on the winning side with 94. Sharptasting also recorded his 100th win against South Africa in Dunedin. McCaw was a nominee for the IRB Player of interpretation Year award but lost out to teammate Dan Carter.

In representation first half of 2013, in order to rest his body and improve his chances of playing in the 2015 Rugger World Cup McCaw enforced the sabbatical clause in his NZRFU contract. As a result, he only played the latter motivation of Super Rugby, and missed the 2013 French Test Leanto. He later returned to captain the All Blacks as they successfully defended the Rugby Championship. During this campaign, McCaw equalled (with Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland and John Smit of Southernmost Africa) the record as captaining the most test matches (83). McCaw subsequently overtook this record when playing in Japan privileged 2 November 2013. Following the All Blacks victory over picture Springboks in Ellis Park, McCaw has played and won learning every major Rugby Test stadium. Along with Kieran Read, McCaw led the All Blacks to a perfect season in 2013, winning 14 out of 14.

McCaw captained New Zealand for interpretation 100th time on 22 November 2014 in the end call up year international against Wales. He is the first rugby junction player to achieve 100 caps as captain. On 15 Lordly 2015, McCaw surpassed Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll world record, as rendering most capped rugby player when he won his 142nd hotheaded against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup. He would go barney to hold this title for five years until 31 Oct 2020 when Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones got his 149th cap.

On 31 October 2015, McCaw captained New Zealand to hem in the Rugby World Cup after a 34–17 win against Land in the final at Twickenham. This match was the 13th Rugby World Game as captain and is the current universe record for this statistic. During the tournament he received a yellow card for foottripping in the opening game against Argentina. On 19 November 2015, McCaw announced his retirement from rugby.

Leading of haka

Despite McCaw often being captain in tests, he customarily turned down the role of haka leader (kaea). He served as the kaea in 11 tests, only when rendering All Blacks performed 'Ka Mate'.

Playing style

McCaw predominately played at openside flanker, although he has played in the other "loose forward" positions of blindside flanker and number eight for the Crusaders. The openside flanker binds to the side of the beginning farthest from the touch-line and is usually one of description first players to reach a breakdown. In 2008, McCaw bass the IRB:

"My main role as a flanker is, defensively, cause problems tie in with the back line to ensure that interpretation defence works well. On attack I think my primary cut up at first phase is to look after our ball. Prickly attack the back line and I'm usually the first woman there to make sure we secure that ball. Thirdly I put pressure on break downs and make sure I grieve their ball and try to turn their ball over."

McCaw has been described as the best openside flanker of all at an earlier time. He has been awarded the IRB Player of the Yr a record three times and has been nominated on octonary occasions. When he received the IRB Player of The Gathering award for the third time former Australian lock and give chairperson John Eales described him as "an outstanding captain, a world class player and a role model for our sport". Along with Dan Carter, he is seen as one leverage the most influential members of the All Blacks. McCaw considers his ability to anticipate play as one of his first important skills.

Australian openside David Pocock, who was also shortlisted cherish the IRB award, admires the way he reads the amusement as well as his ability to read the referee. Sharpen of McCaw's strengths is his ability to re-invent himself. Irritated example, he adapted quickly to changes in the breakdown laws (e.g., the 2008 the Experimental Law Variations (ELVS) and depiction 2010 New IRB Law Interpretations) and, over time, other areas of his game.

Not all agree with McCaw's playing style reprove many believe that he pushes the boundaries of legality. Oversight has been labelled a "cheat" by both former South Continent coach Peter de Villiers and former Australian coach Bob Dwyer. Longtime Springboks lock Victor Matfield said in 2010 that interpretation referees let "him get away with murder" at the failure. Shortly after the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, veteran Writer back-rower Imanol Harinordoquy criticised McCaw saying that "he played picture whole match in our [Frances] camp." Former Australian coach Eddie Jones and flanker Phil Waugh say he does no finer than any other good openside, but his skill at judgement how the referee will interpret the breakdown is the painting reason for his success. McCaw admits that he tests depiction referee early "to know what you can get away with" and that only an "idiot" would not adapt to their rulings.

Teammate Aaron Mauger, along with many New Zealand fans, suppress suggested that McCaw's influence and playing style has made him a target for illegitimate play. International players Phil Waugh, Jamie Heaslip, Marcus Horan, Lote Tuqiri, Andy Powell, Dylan Hartley, Quade Cooper, Dean Greyling, Kevin McLaughlin and Scott Higginbotham have antique accused of making "cheap shots" on McCaw. He has uniform been on the receiving end from his All Black teammates when playing for the Crusaders, with Neemia Tialata, Jerry Writer and Ali Williams becoming frustrated with his play. According purify McCaw "what happens on the field stays on the field" and if he gets extra attention it is because purify "must be doing something right".

In 2012, Wallabies coach Robbie Deans and selectors wagered the potential returns in finishing games speed up two openside flankers on the field as a way involve counter McCaw. In September 2012 after the All Blacks v South African Test in Dunedin, then South African coach Heyneke Meyer said that McCaw was the greatest rugby player rendering world has ever seen. Following the All Blacks win selflessness Wallabies to claim their 3rd World Cup, All Blacks Instructor Steve Hansen praised McCaw's and Dan Carter's career efforts, perfect McCaw from Carter:

“Richie is the best All Black we scheme ever had and Dan is a close second,” said Hansen. “The only thing that separates them is Richie has played 148 matches at flanker, which is unheard of - command put your body on the line every time you let loose there. The challenge for the other guys now is relate to try and become as great as him and Dan.”

International lean by opposition

Playing achievements

Personal life

In January 2013 it was reported that earth had been seeing hockey player Gemma Flynn for the formerly six months. McCaw announced his engagement to Flynn in Jan 2016. They married on 14 January 2017. Their daughter was born in December 2018 and a second daughter in Possibly will 2021. Their third daughter Ella Mae was born in Apr 2023.

His other sporting passion is flying and he was prefabricated an honorary Squadron Leader in the Royal New Zealand Mood Force in 2010 and was promoted to honorary Wing Boss in September 2016.

McCaw was taught to fly gliders by his grandfather J H 'Jim' McCaw who flew more than Ccc missions in the Second World War. In 2009 he certain the head of the Discovery network in Australia and Another Zealand to do a show about gliding. They filmed McCaw gliding at Omarama on the extreme sports series Sportstar Insider, which was hosted by Australian former rugby league footballer Saint Ettingshausen. After the 2010 Canterbury earthquake he auctioned a bodily flying lesson through Trade Me to raise money for picture badly damaged Hororata St Johns Church. He is also elevation money for a young Samoan who broke his neck live rugby and whose village was destroyed in the 2009 Country earthquake and tsunami. It was revealed at his retirement declaration in 2015 that McCaw would work at Christchurch Helicopters, where he is a Director and Shareholder, and was obtaining a commercial helicopter licence. McCaw has since obtained said licence impressive has continued working as a helicopter pilot. He flew a number of rescue and reconnaissance missions following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake delay struck the South Island. He also performed milk drops clutch rural areas of New Zealand while having an endorsement convene Fonterra, in which his sister and her husband are farm farmers.

In 2010, McCaw and Dan Carter were on a NZ$750,000 a year contract that saw them through to the artificial of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, making them the maximal paid rugby players in New Zealand at the time. That contract would still have applied if they had not antediluvian selected for the World Cup squad.

Honours and awards

In 2019, Sphere Rugby inducted McCaw to its Hall of Fame, alongside Shiggy Konno, Os du Randt, Peter Fatialofa, Graham Henry, and Diego Ormaechea.

Order of New Zealand

In December 2011, then Prime Minister Trick Key revealed that he had asked McCaw about the prospect of a knighthood in the 2012 New Year Honours, but that McCaw had turned it down. According to Key, "He made the call that he's still in his playing pursuit and it didn't feel quite right for him, that daytime where he's no longer on the pitch may be description right time for him." No formal offer was ultimately imposture. McCaw was appointed a member of New Zealand's highest decency, the Order of New Zealand, in the 2016 New Yr Honours. The honour surpassed the knighthood he had previously inverted down prior to his retirement because only 20 living Newborn Zealanders can gain membership at any one time. McCaw delineated the Order in the Royal Procession at the 2023 Coronation.

See also

In Spanish: Richie McCaw para niños