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	Rugby: Interview: Richie McCaw \| Special reports \| Guardian Unlimited Sport
		McCaw, suffering from headaches and what was thought to be a mild concussion, sat out the second Test in Auckland, then returned for 70-odd minutes against Argentina in a strangely muted performance.
		McCaw, who hails from solid North Otago farming stock in Hakataramea, has been showing that class ever since he left Otago Boys High School in Dunedin, where he was a boarder and first XV star, and headed to Christchurch to begin studies at Lincoln University.
		McCaw carries the ball splendidly, is good in the air and is excellent in defence, too, where he puts in his share of copybook tackles.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /lions2005/story/0,15994,1510125,00.html (1567 words)

	Richie McCaw - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Richie started his rugby career as a seven year old and having moved 150km south to Dunedin in 1994 for boarding life at Otago Boys' High School, he was selected for the 1st XV.
		McCaw was appointed to replace Tana Umaga who had officially stepped down from the role and announced his retirement from international rugby at the start of the 2006 season.
		McCaw's form was recognized by the International Rugby Board in 2005, as he made the five-man shortlist for the organization's World Player of the Year award, an honour won by teammate Daniel Carter
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richie_McCaw (631 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - McCaw relishing All Blacks captaincy
		Richie McCaw does not expect to be overawed after being promoted to become New Zealand captain.
		McCaw, who will lead the All Blacks for the first time on a permanent basis in the clash against Ireland this weekend, is continuing the role he first filled when he skippered his country in the absence of predecessor Tana Umaga at Lansdowne Road last November.
		During the Super 14, the Crusaders three times used McCaw and loose forward Johnny Leo'o as twin strikers from the sides of the scrum, and in the other games they were generally paired once the substitutions came into effect later in the match.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0607/allblacks.html?rss (420 words)

	The Epoch Times \| Richie McCaw Crowned 60th All Black Captain
		McCaw, captain of the highly successful Crusaders Super 14 team, is regarded by many as the best openside flanker in world rugby today.
		McCaw was recognised as a genuine future leader by Graham Henry early on when the All Black coach first announced that Umaga would take the reins.
		McCaw's first assignment, however, is to lead the Crusaders in the finals of the new Super 14 competition over the next two weeks.
	www.theepochtimes.com /news/6-5-18/41691.html (530 words)

	Richie McCaw named new All Blacks captain
		Richie McCaw, seen here in 2005, was Saturday named the new All Blacks rugby captain to succeed the now retired Tana Umaga in the highest-ranking and most scrutinized role in New Zealand sport.
		Richie McCaw was Saturday named the new All Blacks rugby captain to succeed the now retired Tana Umaga in the highest-ranking and most scrutinized role in New Zealand sport.
		McCaw said he was aware of the extra pressures of the role but believed he was ready for them.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=123299 (559 words)

	I just wanted to play, captain Richie says - International - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		McCaw, who was on Saturday appointed to take over the All Blacks captaincy from retired captain Tana Umaga, said he never held such lofty goals.
		McCaw was Umaga's vice-captain for the two seasons he was in charge but Henry said he would not be naming another when he releases his squad on May 28.
		Richie is one of the best No. 7s in world rugby, he is guaranteed selection for the All Blacks.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2006/05/15/1147545262642.html (682 words)

	Official Website of the RBS 6 Nations 2006
		Flanker McCaw made his debut against the Irish five years ago and will be in charge for the All Blacks'; first Test against the Irish in Hamilton on June 10.
		McCaw, who replaces Tana Umaga, had previously led the side in Wales and Ireland as a stand-in on tour.
		McCaw has led the Crusaders back to the Super 14 semi-finals this season, and national coach Graham Henry was resting players from franchises contesting the play-offs.
	www.rbs6nations.com /news_4506.htm (428 words)

	RTÉ.ie Sport - All Blacks dominate awards ceremony
		All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was named player of the year, while lock Jason Eaton won the newcomer section and all-conquering New Zealand were predictably named team of the year.
		McCaw, who finished second behind his national team-mate Dan Carter last year, proved a comfortable winner after votes were collected from the eight national players' associations.
		McCaw said: 'It is special to be acknowledged by your peers, and I am really grateful for that.
	www.rte.ie /sport/2006/1122/newzealand.html (202 words)

	McCaw settles into captaincy - Newstalk ZB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Richie McCaw says he is experiencing a smooth settling into the All Blacks' captaincy, thanks to years of leadership experience in the squad.
		Richie McCaw says the wealth of leadership in the All Blacks has been what has made it a strong team.
		Richie McCaw named IRB player of the year; All Blacks team of the year; Graham Henry is coach of the year
	www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=97488 (336 words)

	Irish Rugby / News Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Crusaders flanker Richie McCaw has been confirmed as the new captain of New Zealand ahead of their two Test matches against Ireland next month.
		McCaw, who captained the All Blacks to a 45-7 win at Lansdowne Road in November, was officially unveiled as Tana Umaga's successor by coach Graham Henry at the Christchurch Rugby Club on Saturday.
		McCaw, a 2005 IRB World Player of the Year nominee, said of his appointment: "As well as a great honour and privilege, it is a big challenge to captain the All Blacks.
	www.irishrugby.ie /redirectToNews.jsp?page=75964 (293 words)

	New Zealand All Blacks Player Profiles, Match Details and Statistics
		2006 All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is generally recognised as one of the world’s pre-eminent openside flankers.
		McCaw has the size and strength to be a punishing defender, the cool head and quick hands required to master the breakdown area, and the speed and handling skills to play the traditional tearaway’s linking role to superb effect.
		McCaw was named as All Blacks captain for the first time for the Test against Wales in 2004 aged just 23 and led the side again versus Ireland at Dublin in 2005.
	stats.allblacks.com /Profile.asp?ABID=1006 (455 words)

	Tuqiri cited for dangerous tackle. 20/08/2006. ABC News Online
		Tuqiri, who scored two tries in his side's 34-27 loss, was charged by citing commissioner Willem Venter for the tackle on McCaw in the fourth minute of the second half at Eden Park.
		The Wallabies winger lifted McCaw off his feet and drove him head-first into the ground while the All Blacks were attacking, though he was not punished by either referee Chris White or touch judge Craig Joubert.
		McCaw grabbed his head and neck and writhed in pain after the incident.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200608/s1719189.htm (283 words)

	Henry hails McCaw \| ALL BLACKS\| ONE SPORT \| tvnz.co.nz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		All Blacks coach Graham Henry hailed Richie McCaw's man-of-the-match Bledisloe Cup performance on Saturday as the best-ever display in test rugby.
		McCaw was in everything as the All Blacks held on in the last 15 minutes as Australia mounted several waves of attack on the visitors' line.
		McCaw's attack was also sensational, setting up and being involved in a number of sniping runs near rucks early in the game.
	tvnz.co.nz /view/page/411749/798888 (279 words)

	Keo.co.za » Blog Archive » McCaw takes charge
		Richie McCaw was officially named as the new All Black captain on Saturday, replacing the retired Tana Umaga.
		Henry also confirmed that McCaw is expected to lead the All Blacks into their 2006 season in Hamilton on 10 June.
		McCaw is is a class of his own.
	www.keo.co.za /2006/05/13/mccaw-takes-charge (515 words)

	Richie McCaw can 'help' WP
		Melck said it was obvious that McCaw is an expert at poaching the oppsition's possession.
		Melck said: "Richie does not always try to bring about turnover ball in the rucks, but often concentrates on keeping two or three players busy at the breakdown points.
		He agreed that McCaw's playing pattern was an "art" and said it was not mastered overnight.
	www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1808796,00.html (498 words)

	New Zealand Rugby World - NPC, Super 12, Super 14, Trinations Rugby, All Blacks, NZ Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, 2005 ...
		All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw has been declared unavailable for the remainder of the Philips Tri Nations campaign as he continues to recover from a head injury suffered in the opening Test of the season against England in Dunedin.
		McCaw will likely remain on the sidelines for the next month while he focuses on recovery and conditioning.
		All Blacks doctor Graham Paterson said McCaw is continuing to make steady progress on overcoming the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome brought on by his injury.
	www.nzrugbyworld.com /article.aspx?articleid=910 (334 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Rugby Union \| Internationals \| McCaw ruled out of England clash
		McCaw has had previous head injury concerns and coach Graham Henry explained that the final decision was left to the player.
		"Richie is very close to fit, but we want to err on the side of caution," added Henry, who will monitor McCaw's fitness daily in the build-up to the final match of the tour against Scotland at Murrayfield on 26 November.
		England coach Andy Robinson said that although McCaw would be a huge loss to New Zealand, it would not lessen the size of England's task.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_union/international/4443716.stm (414 words)

	Richie McCaw (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been named IRB Player of the Year, the All Blacks were picked Team of the Year for the second year in a row and Graham Henry was named Coach of the Year, also for the second consecutive year
		McCaw’s teammate Dan Carter – last year’s IRB Player of the Year – was also short-listed for the Player of the Year Award, alongside Australia’s Chris Latham, South Africa’s Fourie du Preez and Ireland lock Paul O’Connell.
		Richie McCaw defended New Zealand's unprecedented decision to perform their pre-match haka in private after a row with the Welsh Rugby Union on Saturday.
	www.richie-mccaw.blogspot.com (3870 words)

	ABC Sport - Rugby Union - McCaw named IRB Player of Year
		New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been named the International Rugby Union Player of the Year at a ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland this morning.
		Unsurprisingly McCaw's all-conquering All-Blacks were named the Team of the Year.
		McCaw succeeds team-mate Daniel Carter, who was again short-listed for the top prize.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200611/s1797976.htm (373 words)

	Scoop: McCaw & Ulmer Team Up With Pricewaterhouse
		Richie McCaw said he was looking forward to working with the firm.
		Sarah and Richie will also be providing updates on their busy schedules as they build toward the Commonwealth Games and the 2006 rugby season respectively.
		About Richie McCaw: International rugby player Richie McCaw is recognised as one of the best players in the world in his preferred position of open-side flanker.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/BU0602/S00197.htm (1774 words)

	McCaw left out again - Newstalk ZB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Richie McCaw has again been left out of the Crusaders 22 - this time for the Rebel Sport Super 14 game against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday morning.
		Crusaders coach Robbie Deans denies there are any injury concerns with McCaw, and said he should be fine to face the Brumbies next week.
		Deans says Richie McCaw continues to be a bit flat, and they also want fresh people for when they return home next week.
	www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=94935 (352 words)

	Hurricanes to unleash "devil's henchmen" in Super 14 final
		The Crusaders have played in seven of the past eight finals, and won five of them, and the Hurricanes are well aware if they are to cause an upset in their first final they will have to nullify Richie McCaw and his disruptive influence at the breakdown.
		At one breakdown, a frustrated Hurricanes backrower Jerry Collins hurled the ball at McCaw's head, while prop Neemia Tialata was later caught on camera trying to throttle McCaw at the bottom of a ruck.
		After McCaw caused mayhem with the Hurricanes ball flow earlier this year, the Wellington franchise singled out the devastating Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh for "McCaw practice" in their two clashes with the New South Wales Waratahs in recent weeks and declared themselves satisfied they have found the answer to retaining possession at the breakdown.
	www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=125211 (838 words)

	Crusaders stand down captain McCaw for vital Bulls clash
		The Canterbury Crusaders have surprisingly rested captain and star flanker Richie McCaw for their crunch Super 14 rugby match against the Northern Bulls in Pretoria this weekend, but denied a recurrence of head injuries.
		McCaw said it was tough watching from the sidelines but the break was a chance to repair niggling injuries.
		But he added none of the injuries were serious and there had been no repeat of the head blows, such as when he was knocked out against the Bulls last year, which kept him sidelined for several weeks.
	news.sawf.org /Sports/11531.aspx (814 words)

	Rugby news, fun, results, fixtures and features from Planet-Rugby.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		All Black captain Richie McCaw has been awarded rugby's highest accolade, the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year of the year award.
		McCaw scooped the top individual accolade at the IRB award at a function - held this year at the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday night.
		McCaw sang the praises of coach Graham Henry's rotational policy and said the squad of 30 test-quality players would hopefully be the difference between peaking at a World Cup and not just in the previous year.
	www.planet-rugby.com /News/story_55520.shtml (857 words)

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