RICHIE MAcCAW

EL MEJOR DEL AÑO 2006

Player:
Richie McCaw
Position:
Openside Flanker
Born:
31/12/1980 Oamaru
Physical:
1.87m, 106kg
Tests:
48
Test Points:
45
Test Debut:
17/11/2001 v Ireland at Dublin
Province:
Canterbury
Super 14 Team:
Crusaders

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Richard McCaw, or ‘Richie’ as he is widely known, is a key figure for the All Blacks and is generally recognised as the world’s best openside flanker. 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 a traditional tear-away’s linking role to superb effect. McCaw was named as All Blacks captain for the first time for the Test against Wales in 2004 at just 23-years-old.He was sidelined for the middle part of 2004 with a head injury, but came back mid-way through the Air New Zealand NPC to captain the Canterbury side to a stunning final victory over Wellington. He earned the Air New Zealand NPC Division One Player of the Year for his effort.A tireless worker who reads the game well, McCaw was voted as Newcomer of the Year by the International Rugby Players Association in 2002. He was brought up in North Otago and educated at Otago Boys High, where he played his rugby at No 8. Had an outstanding 2003 Rugby World Cup and won the New Zealand player of the year award at the 2003 Steinlager Rugby Awards. He was also a player of the year finalist in both the International Rugby Players Association and IRB awards in 2003 and again for the IRB in 2005.NZRU Annual AwardsAir New Zealand NPC Division One Player of the Year, 2004 & 2002Kelvin Tremain Memorial Trophy for Player of the Year, 2003Under 21 Player of the Year, 2001New Zealand Representative TeamsNew Zealand Under 19 in 1999New Zealand Under 21 in 2000, 2001All Blacks in 2001–2005Career Notes• Is the 60th All Blacks Test captain.• Three tries in 2005 doubled his Test tally.• Nominated for the 2005 IRB Player of the Year award, which was awarded to Canterbury, Crusaders and All Blacks teammate Dan Carter.• Captain of the champion Crusaders during the 2005 Rebel Sport Super 12 and 2006 Super 14.• Filling in for squad captain Aaron Mauger, he captained the victorious New Zealand Under 21 side in the final of the 2001 Under 21 championship and scored the last try of the match.

All Blacks Match Record by Year(+) = substitute; (-) = replaced2001Nov 17 v Ireland at Dublin 40-29 Nov 24 v Scotland at Edinburgh 37-6 Dec 1 v Argentina at Buenos Aires 24-20 2002Jun 15 v Ireland at Dunedin 15-6 Jun 22 v Ireland at Auckland 40-8 (-)Jul 13 v Australia at Christchurch 12-6 Jul 20 v South Africa at Wellington 41-20 (-)Aug 3 v Australia at Sydney 14-16 Aug 10 v South Africa at Durban 30-23 2003Jun 14 v England at Wellington 13-15 Jun 28 v France at Christchurch 31-23 Jul 19 v South Africa at Pretoria 52-16 (-)Jul 26 v Australia at Sydney 50-21 (-)Aug 16 v Australia at Auckland 21-17 Oct 11 v Italy at Melbourne 70-7 (-)Oct 17 v Canada at Melbourne 68-6 (+)Oct 24 v Tonga at Brisbane 91-7 (+)Nov 2 v Wales at Sydney 53-37 Nov 8 v South Africa at Melbourne 29-9 (-)Nov 15 v Australia at Sydney 10-22 Nov 20 v France at Sydney 40-13 2004Jun 12 v England at Dunedin 36-3 (-)Jun 26 v Argentina at Hamilton 41-7 (-)Nov 13 v Italy at Rome 59-10Nov 20 v Wales at Cardiff 26-25Nov 27 v France at Paris 45-62005Jun 10 v Fiji at Albany 91-0 (-)Jun 25 v British & Irish Lions at Christchurch 21-3Jul 2 v British & Irish Lions at Wellington 48-18Aug 7 v South Africa at Cape Town 16-22Aug 13 v Australia at Sydney 30-13Aug 27 v South Africa at Dunedin 31-27Sep 3 v Australia at Auckland 34-24Nov 5 v Wales at Cardiff 41-3 (+)Nov 12 v Ireland at Dublin 45-7 (-)Nov 26 v Scotland at Edinburgh 29-10 (-)2006Jun 10 v Ireland at Hamilton 34-23Jun 17 v Ireland at Auckland 27-17Jul 8 v Australia at Christchurch 32-12Jul 22 v South Africa at Wellington 35-17 (-)Jul 29 v Australia at Brisbane 13-9Aug 19 v Australia at Auckland 34-27Aug 26 v South Africa at Pretoria 45-26Sep 2 v South Africa at Rustenberg 20-21Nov 5 v England at London 41-20Nov 12 v France at Lyon 47-3 (-)Nov 19 v France at Paris 23-11 Nov 26 v Wales at Cardiff 45-10Below figures correct at beginning of the 2006 rugby calendar:Provincial Caps 29Provincial Points 45 (9t)Provincial Debut 2000 v North HarbourSuper 14 Caps 48Super 14 Points 75 (15t)Super 14 Debut 2001 v Hurricanes

" FELIZ NAVIDAD"

Un saludo de Navidad para toda la familia del Rugby y en especial al "Lhrugbyteam".
Siempre recuerden : "A concentrated mind achieves more than strength alone" , y ademas "The great thing in this world is not so much where we are , but in direction we are moving".

COMENTARIOS

DAYTON CRITES A gratefulness and special reconnaissance for our friend of California (the U.S.A.), by the gentility of Fotografias and to accompany to us like part by the “Lhrugbyteam”. To name of all the equipment we are thankful to you. Thanks Friend posted by LH_RugbyTeam_PtoMontt AT 10:40 A.M. 0 comments 15 NEWSPAPER LLANQUIHUE December 2006 The made oval one had its celebration Grammar school of Men won triangular of rugby made in Port Twigs. In the contest also to the equipment of the Wild boars and University of Chile de Santiago.Por participated ANDRÉS CARRASCO RUIZ /acarrasco @diariollanquihue.cl The fifteen of the Grammar school Manuel Montt it is prepared now to participate in a match in Argentina. In a sample of its explosive growth that has experimented in the course of the present year, the equipment of rugby of the Grammar school of Men Manuel Montt adjudged a triangular disputed to the weekend in Port Twigs, where also the Wild boars from the lacustrine commune and University of Chile of Santiago took part. The contest, that was organized by the liceanos with the support of the DEM of Puerto Montt, offered parties of excellent level and a healthy atmosphere of camaraderie, as the technician of the fifteen winner commented, Raul Novoa. “They were two days of rugby very intense and very entertained. In general terms, the match us left satisfied very”, indicated. While the liceanos occupied the first place, the second position was in being able of U. of Chile and third, into the hands of the Wild boars. In spite of it, an element of the puertovarinos, “Kamikaze” Ulloa, was chosen like the best player of the contest. In as much, Marco Muñoz, from U. of Chile, received the prize Fair Play. In addition, the organizers gave a special distinction to the leader and activates collaborator of the Wild boars Carolina Castaing, by their contribution to the development of rugby in the zone.

DAYTON CRITES

Un agradecimiento y reconocimiento especial para nuestro amigo de California (EEUU),por la gentileza de las Fotografias y acompañarnos como parte del "Lhrugbyteam". A nombre de todo el equipo te agradecemos.
Thanks Friend

DIARIO LLANQUIHUE 15 Diciembre 2006

La ovalada tuvo su fiesta
Liceo de Hombres ganó triangular de rugby realizado en Puerto Varas. En el certamen también participaron los equipos de Los Jabalíes y Universidad de Chile de Santiago.Por ANDRÉS CARRASCO RUIZ /acarrasco@diariollanquihue.cl
El quince del Liceo Manuel Montt se prepara ahora para participar en un torneo en Argentina.
En una muestra de su explosivo crecimiento que ha experimentado en el curso del presente año, el equipo de rugby del Liceo de Hombres Manuel Montt se adjudicó un triangular disputado el fin de semana en Puerto Varas, donde también tomaron parte Los Jabalíes de la comuna lacustre y Universidad de Chile de Santiago.
El certamen, que fue organizado por los liceanos con el apoyo del DEM de Puerto Montt, ofreció partidos de excelente nivel y un sano ambiente de camaradería, como lo comentó el técnico del quince ganador, Raúl Novoa. "Fueron dos días de rugby muy intensos y muy entretenidos. En términos generales, el torneo nos dejó muy satisfechos", indicó.
Mientras los liceanos ocuparon el primer lugar, el segundo puesto quedó en poder de U. de Chile y el tercero, en manos de Los Jabalíes. Pese a ello, un elemento de los puertovarinos, "Kamikaze" Ulloa, fue elegido como el mejor jugador del certamen. En tanto, Marco Muñoz, de U. de Chile, recibió el premio Fair Play.
Además, los organizadores entregaron una distinción especial a la dirigente y activa colaboradora de Los Jabalíes Carolina Castaing, por su aporte al desarrollo del rugby en la zona.

Triangular de Rugby 8-9 de Diciembre 2006

Felicitaciones al "LHRUGBYTEAM" por El 1er Lugar en el" Campeonato Seven A Side de Pto.Varas "y por el 1er Lugar en el Triangular de Rugby Organizado por El "Lhrugbyteam", en donde estuvo de especial invitado el equipo de Universidad de Chile de Santiago , jugado en Pto. Varas . Es siempre bueno ganar pero tambien hay que saber perder, y aceptar los resultados , hay que entender tambien que estos resultados despiertan envidia y molestia a muchos ,por lo que se logra , hay que entenderlos........ ¿ no creen?