Podcast appearances and mentions of richie mccaw

A number of New Zealand Golf Open ambassadors have been taking part in the Pro-Am. Double World Cup winning All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is one of them! "My golf is certainly nothing to write home about, but, it's a pretty cool event and, yeah very, very privileged to be involved." LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hambassadors, Steve and Seamus share behind-the-scenes stories from their night at The Halberg Awards—including presenting an award, unexpected moments with Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, and Valerie Adams, and Steve's autocue blunder on stage.They also react to the feedback from their Greg Foran episode, discuss what really goes on at New Zealand's biggest sports awards, and bring their signature banter to another classic conversation.

Excitement is brewing from former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw over the return of one of the country's top multisport events. The eight-day Godzone trek is back after a two-year hiatus, revived under the Pure Adventure Charitable Trust, led by McCaw. He admits there's a love-hate relationship with the event, having competed four times. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wales lock Lou Reed joins Lauren Jenkins, Jonathan Davies and Ellis Jenkins to reveal his new life as Tyson Fury's minder, and to dissect Warren Gatland's selection for the Six Nations.

Episode FIFTY SIXLeadership Essentials: Positivity SUMMARY In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, host James Rule delves into the critical role of positivity on impactful leadership. Explore real-world examples from business, sports, and the military, including insights from Satya Nadella, Richie McCaw, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Learn actionable strategies to cultivate a positive outlook, inspire your team, and navigate challenges with resilience.KEY TAKEAWAYSBe transparent but focus on solutionsCelebrate wins and practice gratitude Stay composed Foster innovation and reward creativityWatch your words and body language Prioritise wellbeing Access a positive network Inspire through stories of success ABOUT THE HOST James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives. EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT Episode 49 - Mastering Composure as a Leader Episode 48 - Leadership Essentials: Presence Episode 52 - The Legacy you LeaveCONNECT & CONTACT www.thelonelyleader.co.ukThe Lonely Leader's LinkedIn James' LinkedInInstagramhello@thelonelyleader.co.uk THIS SHOW WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LONELY LEADER MEDIA NEWSLETTERSign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for my Instagram? My handle has recently changed to ⁠⁠@hjpmethod⁠⁠ In this newsletter we discuss two main things, the parenting moment is about taking a moment to pause and the training thought is about arranging a training week. The quote we share this week is from Richie McCaw. _____________________ Want strength coaching? Check out my coaching services by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ Enjoyed the audio version of the email and want to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter? You can sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strongerdads.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this epic episode of Good Bad Rugby, Payno takes a deep dive into England's three most unforgettable victories over the mighty All Blacks. Join Mike Tindall to relive the 2003 triumph in Wellington, Tom Wood to revisit the iconic 2012 win at Twickenham, and Jonny May to break down the monumental 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Hear Tins share stories from his wild celebration with Jason Leonard and Lawrence Dallaglio, and feel Tom Wood's pride as he recounts taking down his heroes, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read. From Eddie Jones' samurai sword motivation to Jonny's unusual strategy for facing the Haka, this episode explores rugby's greatest moments of courage, camaraderie, and legendary victories. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/goodbadrugby Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

It was an inspiring and emotional weekend with the Slater Cup, where Leicester pulled off a thrilling comeback, beating Gloucester 29-26, thanks to a halftime spray from Cheika. The big news of the week, though, is Newcastle breaking their 25-match losing streak with a 24-18 win over Exeter, can Steve Diamond keep the momentum? We're joined by Bath's rising star, Guy Pepper, to talk about his comparison to Richie McCaw, what it's like training with the stacked Bath back row, and how he's adjusting to life at the club after moving from Newcastle. Elsewhere, Siya Kolisi marked his second debut for the Sharks with a try, and Saracens pulled off a hell of comeback to beat Bristol 37-35 in an action-packed game at Ashton Gate. And we dive into the latest on 20-minute red cards, as they're set to be trialled during the Autumn Nations Series. Ireland and France are opposed, but Southern Hemisphere teams are all in. What impact will it have on the biggest stage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us in the studio as Ian Jones drops by with the iconic Bledisloe Cup! We'll dive into his incredible journey with the All Blacks, discover what it truly takes to become an All Black, and hear about the significance of wearing the famous jersey. Plus, Ian shares insights on Richie McCaw's special display and tests his knowledge on Stat Attack stats! Don't miss the All Blacks Experience's exciting Weet-Bix Stat Attacks activation this Wednesday and Thursday (9th and 10th), where kids can create their very own cards! Come check it out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Seamus debate Auckland v Hamilton for B2B's 5th birthday party, why they missed out on a corporate box with Steven Adams, the big-name guests they interviewed last week, their upcoming Q and A with Richie McCaw and debate who is NZ's best magician?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the KOKO Show we are joined by a code hopping hooligan, he is one of the greatest to ever play on the wing in either code. This Fijian born flyer has a penchant for a good nap, carving up the dance floor to Usher and spear tackling Richie McCaw in a Test Match. So please put your hands together for the Sunny Bank sensation, a man who went bang at the Broncos and then titillated at the Tahs, he was alway the smoothest on the park and that's why they call him the Shark. It is the one and only Mr Lote Tuqiri. Plus, with this past week being a fallow weekend for footy, we turned our attention to bigging up the Wallabies trip to Argentina and the clash of the titans in South Africa when the All Blacks try to play spoiler against the Springboks. On top of all of that we take a little peek at the grassroots level as we preview the Shute Shield Final between Eastern Suburbs and Northern Suburbs in the NSW domestic competition. Lastly, but certainly not leastly we pay homage to the beautiful people at MYER, as we celebrate all the ‘Daddys' out there with a little appreciation and exploration of ‘Spring Newness'. So strip off your layers as the sun reemerges from the chains of Winter, get out your antihistamines as Spring readies to fuck up your sinuses and just enjoy the dulcet tones of the KOKO Crew. It is time for Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMECODES00:00 - Start of the show 05:05 - Introduce the boys 08:00 - Talking about the Shute Shield 09:09 - Live show plug for Sydney and reflecting on the Canberra live show11:00 - Catching up on the weekend 16:14 - ‘Match Fit' brought to you by MYER24:10 - Introduce Lote Tuqiri 29:45 - Lote talking about the Drua's influence on the Fiji national team30:53 - What happened to Lote's hair?33:24 - Lote on how the current Wallabies can get more creative38:15 - Lote on players switching from league to union39:27 - Lote on why he came to rugby union42:17 - Lote giving Sam Norton-Knight a shove at the Waratahs 43:36 - Start, Bench and Drop - The Lote edition 49:00 - Sam Norton-Knight knocks Gits out51:00 - 2005 Wallabies Cannibal-Gate story in South Africa54:00 - The boys say farewell to Lote Tuqiri56:08 - Argentina v Wallabies Preview01:02:54 - Holiday Swoop's Hot Spots01:04:04 - South Africa v All Blacks Preview 01:11:51 - TRC Champions predictions 01:12:52 - What's Drewing - Profs head cut01:18:27 - Fan led Spring Tour plug and billet stories 01:22:46 - KOKO Quiz- one question challenge01:24:46 - 40K Subscribers and 2 million views landmarks reached01:25:49 - KOKO merch plug 01:27:05 - Close of the showBig thanks to MYER for their support and remember you can buy everything you saw on the show from you local MYER or online - https://www.myer.com.auBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE RIGHT NOW - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That first half - Sam Cane called it a clinic afterwards, and that's a pretty good description. Everything the All Blacks did in that first 40 was pretty much perfect, and in fairly challenging conditions at times - it was pretty wet at kickoff. The rain did ease off for large parts of the game, but the execution of skills in those conditions was really impressive. To their immense credit, the Pumas regrouped at half-time and were much more competitive after the break - the second half score was 7-all, but the damage was done by an utterly brilliant first half. With TJ Perenara, it would appear rumours of his imminent demise have been somewhat exaggerated. He was tremendous last night - what a response to his challenging evening in Wellington. That run and pass for Will Jordan's first try was sublime. His awareness to see the opportunity down the blindside and the skill to execute it, I bet he slept well last night. Ethan Blackadder was absolutely terrific. 2 tackles, and he was still tackling in the 83rd minute at 42-10 ahead. It's the kind of workhorse performance that epitomises his approach to the game. There was also a huge shift from Ethan Blackadder. And it seems almost repetitive to mention Ardie Savea, but we have to. Just exceptional, yet again. The stats only tell some of the story, but here they are: 18 carries and five defenders beaten, another try - his 27th in tests - he's level now with Richie McCaw as our highest try-scoring test forward. He also gave the final pass for Caleb Clarke's try. And on the other side of the ball, 12 tackles and no missed tackles. Afterwards, he said he demanded physicality from his team through words and actions. "We'll lead and let the boys follow us." Imagine having Ardie Savea as the guy to follow. You'd run through brick walls and still be looking for the next one. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coachmate is a purpose-led tech startup on a mission to help kids stay in sports. Research has shown that kids who remain in sports have better mental and physical outcomes throughout their lives. Enter Michelle Walshe is no stranger to sports after directing sports legends like Venus Williams, Kevin Durant, and Richie McCaw's feature films. Michelle is also the co-founder of the successful Augusto, a hybrid creative and production agency. In 2018, Michelle wanted to create more impact in the community and co-founded CoachMate, a platform dedicated to empowering grassroots sports parents and volunteers with world-class tools to help keep kids in sports. In this episode, Troy and Michelle discuss her background in documentary making, her career in film directing, and how Michelle was compelled to solve the issue of helping volunteers in grassroots sports with technology. Follow Michelle on LinkedIn Follow Coachmate on LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsor: Talent Army

The All Blacks rugby union team has a history spanning over 115 years.  They are the most successful sporting team in history. Nic (Gilly) has taken New Zealand's All Blacks to four rugby World Cups as their Strength & Conditioning coach amassing over 200 tests (so far) and being with the team when they won the back to back 2011 & 2015 World cupsIn this fascinating exposé into Gilly's world as one of the most accomplished Strength & conditioning coaches globally, he shares with Andrew -Why having a home base in New Zealand did not work out for the All Blacks Dual international Brad Thorn's inspiration on Sam Whitelock. Sam at time of recording is  the longest serving All Black with 153 games (Richie McCaw is 2nd with 148 test matches) Stories on greatness on the rugby pitch and also off the rugby pitch with Jordie Barrett The simple strategy Gilly passed on to Ma'a Nonu to help him with his body composition as a part of the equation for him to become virtually unstoppable  as a rugby player.Conrad Smith hitting a PB on the bench in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup, and being as stoked as winning the world cup…..almost! Common characteristics of the head coaches he has worked with such as Ian Foster, Sir Steve Hanson, & Sir Graham Henry   A word to young athletes wanting to be an All Black or reach to heights akin to playing for the All Blacks…and moreEnjoy*Show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushroomsHere are some useful links for this podcasthttps://www.nicgill.com/about-nic-gill-strength-and-conditioning-coach/https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/Relevant episodesEpisode 91 - Becoming a “Mindset monster” with Super Rugby Human Performance & Mindset coach Davie Gray https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-91-becoming-a-mindset-monster-with-super/id1527374894?i=1000640880513Episode 99 - Simon Thomas on Super Rugby strength & conditioning https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-99-simon-thomas-on-super-rugby-strength-conditioning/id1527374894?i=1000653893429JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5WckwJoint Dynamics Website - www.jointdynamics.com.hk Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox

Richie McCaw is one of the legends of the game. The double world cup winning former All Black captain did it all in an illustrious playing career. He sat down to chat with Will Kelleher and even went flying in a helicopter! They discuss life after rugby including commercial helicopter flying, extreme endurance racing and the pressure and privilege of leading the All Blacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia ora Edge listener whānau, welcome to our show catchup podcast! If you missed us on-air, don't worry, all of our goodness gets compiled into one podcast for you, so you can listen whenever and wherever you want! Check out some of our fave parts of the show below: So big big boss Leon told us we need to be more rebellious, more “edgey”, so we borrowed his credit card saying we needed it to buy SOME donuts for a TikTok trend… And ended up shouting 100 people donuts… We wanna know what sports would be in the “Bogan Olympics,” so we asked our resident bogan listener pal “Tony T-Bone” for advice. It resulted in us doing a shotgunning race! Today on degrees of separation… RICHIE MCCAW! Turns out a lot of ya have met this living legend. Is “Hot Rodent Guy” and offensive term? We go out to investigate, and come up with a few new terms. PLUS HEAPS MORE! AND FIND US ON INSTAGRAM, Cause we are thirsty: Sharyn, Steph & Sean with Chris Parker - @Edgeafternoons Sharyn - @SharynCasey   Steph - @stephmonksey Sean - @seanhillyman Chris Parker - @chrisparker11 Producer Arun - @arunjamesbeardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Steve Tew.These days Steve is a director with High Performance Sport New Zealand, but he's best known for being the CEO of New Zealand Rugby from 2008-2019.He was the boss when New Zealand held all four World Cups (men's, women's and two sevens), he guided the code through the Respect and Responsibility Review, inked critical sponsorship deals with Adidas and AIG, as well as a 5-year broadcast deal. In short, his administrative legacy in rugby in NZ may be unmatched. In this episode we talk about his relationship with Steve Hansen and that time they discovered Richie McCaw, court-sessions in the 90s and how he connected with players, observations of the Professor Wayne Smith, lessons in leadership and all the best stories in between. Steve has been very careful to stay away from commenting on rugby since leaving his pressure post and has refused all interviews on or off record when issues have arisen. His view is that ex-CEOs are just that, ex, and should not be heard, so we didn't touch on today's current hot-potato issues like the NZR governance spat or the future shape of professional rugby competitions.But this was a cracking chat, and an exclusive insight into the makings of one of NZ sport's best leaders.Steve is ultra Kiwi-authentic, whip-smart and as comfortable in the All Blacks dressing room as he was in World Rugby's board.You'll love this one. We're also super stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.And finally, we're delighted to announce the TAB as the shows new major sponsor. We've got some exciting integrations planned and are stoked with our new partnership. So… This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dougal Allan is a kid from a place called Foxton who has now become an integral part of Team New Zealand for the Americas Cup.He etched his name in Coast to Coast record books with an incredible nine podium finishes in 10 attempts in the iconic south island event.Simply put- the man is a savage. This is a small part of the Dougal Allan story…and we recorded it on his 39th birthday immediately after a full day of training with Team NZ! Thanks to my pals at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode.I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year. That's where Generate comes in. They have a team of advisers who can come to you, go over your options, and help make sure you're getting the most out of your Kiwisaver investment. If you've never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favour. Head to their website to request a meeting with a Generate adviser.https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/domA copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns. Radix have also backed this episode. Dougal and his mates have known about Radix for years. It's a massive brand in the elite and pro circles. Its only now that the rest of us are learning how their nutritional products can improve our quality of life.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Hayde (formerly Brooke Neal) will hate me saying this, but she is one of the GOATS when it comes to hockey in New Zealand.She played for the Black sticks an incredible 176 times!At the 2016 Olympics she finished in an agonizing 4th place. Then 2 years later at the commonwealth games she managed to bring home a gold medal. This podcast is part of the Brooke Neal story:Her incredible hockey career- the huge highs and massive lows.Managing mental health and the pressure of high-performance sport.Her open letter to all Olympians that went viral.How the book “The Mindful athlete” changed her outlook AND performance.Richie McCaw's powerful pep talk to the Black Sticks.The impact of losing her best friend to cancer at a young age.Becoming a mum.Her brand-new business venture in Hamilton and so much more.****Thanks to Skin Institute for sponsoring this episode. Skin Institute are THE experts to diagnose and treat varicose veins and use the latest non-surgical techniques.If you have health insurance, there's a good chance your treatment will be covered – just check with your provider. If you don't have insurance, Skin Institute are offering 20% discount off your first consultation! Just mention the Dom Harvey podcast or DOM20 at your first appointment (this offer expires at the end of 2024).You can book a veins assessment online: https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss breaking news that the NFL is thinking of coming to Aus (0:00) before discussing AFB being stood down this week (4:16). Then the fellas whip around the local derbies in Super Rugby (9:57) and react to Richie McCaw being called in to sort out this NZR mess (15:57) before Manaia weighs in on South Canterbury being unable to contest for the Ranfurly Shield (23:06) and Kobayashi retiring (27:59). Finally, the team get to 'Yours Please' and Lane shares some watercooler tips ahead of the Monaco F1 (33:09).Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie McCaw is urging New Zealand Rugby to change the way they're governed based on an independent review - emphasising long-term benefits over short-term interests.  McCaw has warned that New Zealand rugby may lose the unity that has historically strengthened the sport from grassroots, to the professional level.  Former All Blacks Captain Ian Kirkpatrick told Heather du Plessis Allan “It's time for change. Changing administration will change the game too, we hope.”  Kirkpatrick said “The game has become so gladiatorial, that mothers don't want their kids to play.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks captains Richie McCaw and Ian Kirkpatrick have urged New Zealand Rugby to change their governance structure.  Meanwhile, nearly 1.59 million New Zealanders have watched NRL matches on Sky Sport and free to air on Sky Open, a lift of 14 per cent from last season.  Sports Journalist Lavina Good told Heather du Plessis Allan “The Warriors don't even have to win for people to love it.”  Good says “The game [rugby union] is in disarray. Everyone is watching rugby league.”  Sports Journalist Jim Kayes says “Rugby is still rating as well as it has done in the past – there's no reason why you can't watch both codes.”  LISTEN ABOVE.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Todd is one of the most understated Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend there is! A man who just went about his work consistently every week racking up 20+ tackles, missing none and doing it all again the following week! There's not many tougher than the great Matt Todd! Some highlights in this episode were… How much passion he has for the game from a youngster up until now. What he lacked in natural ability he made up for with hard work and the ability to keep turning up. Why he never saw Richie McCaw as a road block for his career more an opportunity. How he became the Crusaders defence coach a year after playing. Whether he thinks he could throw the boots on for the Crusaders this year? And heaps more, including some classic questions from some of you. After this episode I'm sure you will appreciate why there is so much respect for the great man down here. Tough, hard working and enjoys a good time which means he is of course a massive lad! An honour to get him on the podcast, I hope you enjoy the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Seamus recount a wild 24 hours interacting with Jesse Mulligan, Richie McCaw, Ian Foster, Wayne Smith, Laura McGoldrick, Chris Luxon and many more, they analyse Seamus' awkward moment with the Warriors, how he avoided disaster and all the best stories from their night presenting at the Halberg Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Maier- most of you probably won't know the name, but you are in for a treat! Simone is, plain and simply a multisport savage. She has won the Coast to Coast four times, after moving to NZ from Germany at 20 unable to speak any English. She was also teammates in a Godzone event with Richie McCaw and was a contestant on the reality TV show “Tracked.”But what makes Simone's story is the adversity. Before she came here and experienced the highest or highs, she had to endure very low lows growing up, events which culminated in Simone spending a full year in rehab for an eating disorder and self-harm. Because of all the themes we discuss, I've included a list of resources and numbers available to call in NZ if you feel the need to talk to a professional (You'll find these at the bottom of this page). This episode was made entirely possible by the team at Radix. Radix sponsor Simone and took care of all her travel arrangements for this chat. We both gush about how much we love Radix products in this chat. Simone is one of the elite communities that have known about Radix stuff for years. High performance sports people have been using the stuff for years. Its only now that us regular people are learning about this incredible Kiwi creation from Hamilton.Protein powders, smoothie recovery powders and the best freeze-dried meals in the world.If you want 2024 to be the year you bring your health and fitness goals to life, Radix can help.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Free call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor, anytime.Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) - here to helpSamaritans 0800 726 666 – for confidential support for anyone who is lonely or in emotional distressDepression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions www.depression.org.nzHealthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just days away from the King's coronation and the New Zealand delegation have all landed in the country. One of those is Order of New Zealand holder and former All Black captain Richie McCaw, selected as one of the ten extraordinary Kiwis to attend with the delegation. Richie McCaw joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have All Blacks prop, George Bower, and Springbok World Cup Winner, Butch James, head to head. George has been in the All Black camp throughout the World Cup, he lets us into the mindset of the squad ahead of the final. He also takes us through sharing a flat with Sevu Reece, being an All Black body double and meeting his idols Richie McCaw and Dan Carter. Butch thinks the battle hardened Boks can still go again in final despite New Zealand's “easy” route to Rugby's showpiece event

We've maybe saved the hardest for the end. Who is the player who transcends the tournament unlike anyone else? Matt Dawson, Chris Jones and Bryan Habana debate the likes of Richie McCaw, Francois Piennar, Jonny Wilkinson, Jonah Lomu – and Bryan himself!

In this bumper pod ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals, Chris and Sara track down some of the biggest names in the sport. Chris chats to World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Joel Stransky in Marseille about England and South Africa's picks at fly-half, what to expect from Fiji and the importance of Jac Morgan if Wales are to beat Argentina. Meanwhile in Paris, Sara sits down with Thierry Dusautoir and Richie McCaw to reminisce about the epic quarter-final clash in 2007, Antoine Dupont's return and Sam Cane's captaincy. Sara also gets an Ireland perspective on their quarter-final with former Ireland forward Chris Henry.

Paul Ford joins Dylan Cleaver for another Cricket World Cup Special episode of the BYC! In this episode, the guys recap India's win over Pakistan, Williamson's injury is now confirmed and the White Ferns get a win over South Africa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are back in World Cup action tomorrow morning following a week off in Bordeux, with their match against Italy a must win as both teams chase a place in the quarter-finals. The game will be Sam Whitelock's 149th test, with the veteran lock set to surpass Richie McCaw as the most capped All Black. Italy have never beaten New Zealand, but following an opening match defeat to France, the All Blacks aren't taking the Azzuri lightly and the Italians are quietly confident they can cause an upset. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart for a bumper Tuesday discussing Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce for the first and last time in this podcast's history. Plus Izzy Adesanya driving, Richie McCaw flying and Antoine Dupont returning! The Daily Agenda is powered by Musashi - Fuelling athletes like Aaron Smith, RTS, Manaia Stewart & G Lane for more than 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ben O'Keefe is one of the world's Best rugby referees. He is also a doctor who specializes in Ophthalmology (fancy word for eye stuff).He made headlines for the death threats and social media backlash he experienced after he reffed the super rugby final this year between the Crusaders and the Chiefs.At the time of releasing this episode he is busy representing New Zealand as an official referee at the RWC in France. His games include France Vs Uraguay, Japan Vs Argentina and South Africa Vs Ireland.In this conversation we explore Ben's journey from general medicine to ophthalmology, his passion for rugby, and how he balances both these intense careers. I invited Ben on after he blew up on Instagram by sharing some of the gross comments he got after the super rugby final. Also, he is just an inspiring New Zealander who is kicking serious life goals and probably doesn't get the recognition he deserves.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. If you have not done so already, you can check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France is rolling out unprecedented security measures across the country ahead of tomorrow's opening game of the Rugby World Cup.  The All Blacks take on France at 7.15 tomorrow morning, New Zealand time.  The French government is mobilising a record number of police at every game, keen to avoid a repeat of the dangerous and chaotic scenes at the Champions League football final at the Stade de France last year.  Newstalk ZB rugby commentator, Elliott Smith, told Mike Hosking that armed police are out in force in Paris, particularly around team hotels and team areas.  He says French officials are very worried and are being stringent about making sure nothing goes wrong at this event.  LISTEN ABOVE      'Notre histoire': French newspaper set the tone for RWC opener -Will Toogood, NZ Herald French national sporting newspaper L'Equipe have set an early tone for the Rugby World Cup opener.  Against the foreground of the All Blacks in full flow of a rendition of Kapa o Pango, current and former members of Les Blues can be seen linking arms in a cold-faced challenge to the haka.  L'Equipe's front and back page feature former and current France stars (from right) Thierry Dusautoir, Grégory Alldritt, Emile Ntamack, Matthieu Jalibert, Christophe Dominici and Antoine Dupont. Photo / L'Equipe  The cover leaves nothing to the imagination as to the mood in France ahead of the World Cup.  The headline “Notre histoire” or “our history” alludes to the intense rivalry between the French rugby team and the All Blacks - particularly at World Cups.  Thierry Dusautoir, far left in the photo, captained the French in their 2011 World Cup campaign. One of the All Blacks' great adversaries, his battles with Richie McCaw were particularly epic. The openside flanker was considered one of, if not, the best tackler in the world during his playing days, breaking the record for most tackles in a game in 2007 against New Zealand with 38. He was Man of the Match in the 2011 Final, scoring France's only try.  Number eight Grégory Alldritt, who stands to Dusatoir's right in the photo, won his first cap in 2019 and was 2023′s European Professional Club Rugby Player of the Year, so is a worthy inclusion in this prestigious list with the year he has had for La Rochelle.  Third from left comes Emile Ntamack, father of injured French first five-eighth Romain Ntamack. He was part of the Grand Slam-winning French side in 1997 and played in both 1991 and 1995 World Cups. He was also formerly France's attack coach.  With a touch of class, on Ntamack's left comes the man who is replacing his son as France's first five - Matthieu Jalibert. The 24-year-old made his international debut at just 19, so is no stranger to being thrust into the big occasion. Earning 26 caps so far, he is far from inexperienced - but many French hopes will be riding on his shoulders come September 9 (Saturday morning, September 10 NZT).  Again, L'Equipe show class with their next inclusion. Christophe Dominici passed away in 2020 - New Zealand Rugby saying at the time: “Small in stature but a titan on the field, Christophe Dominici, we will never forget you.” In a career that spanned 17 years, the winger cemented himself as a giant of French rugby, scoring 25 tries in 67 caps for France.  It wouldn't be a list of great current and former French players without Antoine Dupont - the halfback has been the main rival to Aaron Smith for title of best in the world for some time. Named 2021 World Player of the Year, and along with Brian O'Driscoll, Dupont is one of only two to win Six Nations Player of the Tournament three times. Dupont's resume is as good as they come - as is his pass, for that matter.  The All Blacks, performing Ka Mate, are confronted by the French before the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash. Photo / Getty Images  Significance of the cover  L'Equipe choosing to show their former and current stars accepting the challenge of the haka is of significance. In the ill-fated 2007 World Cup quarter-final, France stood literally toe-to-toe with the All Blacks as they laid the challenge of Te Rauparaha's Ka Mate. This electrified the atmosphere of the fixture and seemed to galvanise Les Bleus with French number eight Sebastien Chabal commenting: “We had not prepared to react to the haka in that way but just before going out on to the pitch they told us to act like it was a war, to show them that we were ready for a good fight.”  This quote from Chabal best typifies any response to a haka. The haka is a challenge, one that should be accepted and L'Equipe are letting the world know that the French team, past and present, are ready for a good fight. It may be a stretch to claim this cover foreshadows a similar French response to 2007 in the 2023 World Cup opener, but it would be naïve to assume they will accept the challenge with anything less than vitalité.  Notre histoire  The All Blacks and France have played seven Rugby World Cup games, more than any other pair of nations, including six playoff matches. The scoreboard reads five wins for New Zealand and two for France. France knocked the All Blacks out of the 1997 and 2007 tournaments at the semifinal and quarter-final stages respectively. New Zealand fans need little reminding of either of these results and they remain two of the most famous French rugby wins.  Notre histoire is entwined even further still, as the All Blacks' first two successful World Cups came at the expense of the French in 1987 and 2011 - both at Eden Park.  Overall, the All Blacks and France have played on 61 occasions - the All Blacks emerging victorious 48 times, the French 13. Despite the vastly-superior winning record for the All Blacks in this encounter, France has the most wins of any Northern Hemisphere opponent against Les All Blacks.  France v All Blacks: Kickoff 7.15am, Saturday Follow the match at nzherald.co.nz Elliott Smith's live commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Richie McCaw discuss the state of rugby and the lessons the sport offers for developing leaders, fostering teamwork, strengthening communities, and building a better future, Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby captains in history, Richie McCaw, former captain of New Zealand's national rugby team, joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss New Zealand as a multicultural society and the significant role that rugby plays in the life of the country. Drawing on his 15-year rugby career, McCaw reflects on lessons the sport offers for developing leaders and strengthening communities and how to apply the values it teaches—respect, teamwork, perseverance, vision—to today's society to build a better future.

World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Bryan Habana join Chris Jones to rank their greatest World Cup captains. Find out whether Bryan has the 1995 South African captain Francois Pienaar at the top of his list. And where does Matt have his 2003 winning captain Martin Johnson? And where does Richie McCaw end up?

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Sam Whitelock is heading off after the Rugby World Cup, having signed a two year deal with the French Top 14 Club Pau. The 34 year old is in line to surpass Richie McCaw in being the most capped All Black of all time, with 143 test caps before the World Cup. Newstalk ZB Sports reporter Nathan Limm says that he can't recall an extended time that Whitelock was out with injury, the rugby player seeming to be unbreakable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricanes No 9 Cam Roigard joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to talk the Hurricanes' finals hopes and his All Blacks chances. Later, Grant Nisbet joins and James Parsons recalls a great Richie McCaw story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with the Former All Blacks captain, and Westpac ambassador, who has hit the road from Queenstown to Invercargill, along with Mils Muliaina and Jimmy Cowan, for the annual 250km Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Richie McCaw, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell, Tim Myers, and Joe Wheeler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bars, pubs and licensed clubs will be able to stay open and televise this year's men's Rugby World Cup matches with the Government again committing to temporarily changing the law. Justice Minister Kiri Allan confirmed to the Herald that a bill could be introduced to Parliament in June to amend the Sale And Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 that will allow venues to open without needing to go through the current special licensing process. Similar amendments were made for the 2015 and 2019 tournaments. It comes as the Ministry of Justice continues work to find a permanent solution, with several being considered ahead of the tournament starting in September in France, but it was decided none could be implemented in time. When Allan signalled in March the law could be changed again for this year's tournament, Auckland's Paddington sports pub owner Mike Jennings urged the Government to make a decision swiftly, given the impact current labour shortages would have on venues' ability to staff through the day and night. Justice Minister Kiri Allan is hopeful the amendment will make the tournament more enjoyable for fans and business owners. Photo / Mark Mitchell Now, Jennings told the Herald the amendment was a “good result” for the hospitality sector. “I'm extremely pleased that the people [in the Government] have seen that we needed to know quickly and we can get on make plans now,” he said. In addition to every All Blacks game and finals, Jennings expected he would open for games featuring tournament contenders such as England, Australia and Ireland. One difference between this amendment and previous ones included improving the process by which police could be informed what establishments were open for what games and therefore allow police to distribute staff effectively. Jennings understood why the change might be necessary and said police and members of the hospitality sector worked well together. Justice ministry officials were currently developing a permanent option for future tournaments. Jennings hoped it would provide business owners much-needed certainty. “You just want to see that there's a set of criteria that points to what tournaments and sports are significant enough for these laws to kick in.” Richie McCaw with the Webb Ellis Trophy after winning the Rugby World Cup Final in 2015. Photo / Photosport Allan said any permanent solution would need to consider the impact on other sporting and cultural events, and ensure community participation was central to the process. “Therefore I don't think permanent legislative changes to the licensing regime should be considered hastily, or in isolation, and proposals should be subject to a comprehensive consultation process,” she said. “I've directed my officials to continue work on permanent legislative options as part of wider alcohol reform in 2024.” Regarding this year's tournament, Allan was glad to again introduce the amendment that would benefit both business owners and rugby fans. “It's important to the Government to ensure that Kiwis can enjoy matches in a safe environment, while also supporting the hospitality sector. “The amendments will provide the flexibility and certainty the hospitality sector needs to plan for this busy time.” - Adam Pearse, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News broke yesterday that veteran Newstalk ZB broadcaster Mike Hosking will be New Zealand's sole media representative inside Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla this weekend. Now, Kate Hawkesby has teased what her husband will be wearing to the once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Taking to Instagram, the Newstalk ZB Early Edition host shared a series of images including the “inspo” for Hosking's royal attire which appeared to be a gold embellished Dolce and Gabbana suit. The choice doesn't seem too farfetched for Hosking who is no stranger to fun features on his clothes, however, Hawkesby quickly posted the photo again with a large “just jokes” plastered over the sketch. Kate Hawkesby had a bit of fun with her followers when sharing the journey to find Mike Hosking's coronation suit. Photo / Instagram Still on the hunt for the perfect suit, the following images posted to her social media story included a stop at Dolce and Gabbana and Ralph Lauren, before she shared with fans that they were dead ends because Hosking had his heart set on something else. Saville Row. The iconic British suitmakers have long been known for traditional bespoke tailoring for men and fittingly – no pun intended – has been the location men of royal descent have been dressed for centuries. Built between 1731 and 1735, the development was home to the creator of the dinner jacket, Henry Poole in 1846 and later Henry Huntsman of H. Huntsman & Sons. Saville Row has seen many historic and royal names come through their doors including Winston Churchill, Napoleon III and the man of the moment, King Charles. The pull is their “bespoke” tailoring – a term meaning each suit is hand-made to perfectly fit the individual. Sharing an image from inside an elite Saville Row suit makers, Hawkesby teased Hosking getting fitted for his coronation outfit, telling fans it's been “extremely last minute and stressful”. Covering up the look she wrote, “All will be revealed once it's been tailored and finished tomorrow”, however, the couple appear to have changed their mind about sharing the suit with the world before King Charles' coronation on May 6. The couple are yet to share Mike Hosking's coronation suit. Photo / Instagram This morning the ZB host posted photos from the final suit fitting including a snap of Hosking walking out of what appears to be a fitting room. Looking dapper, he donned a crisp white shirt, black pants and a jacket – which may or may not include tails. She then shared a close-up image but covered the suit with a green squiggle and wrote “Full reveal on Coronation day!”. Based on the sneak peek Hawkesby posted, Hosking's look keeps in line with the rumoured guidelines mentioned in the coronation invitation. The Herald reported last week that the Palace has requested male coronation attendees wear either a morning suit or business suit and for women, a “day dress” - a dress or suit intended to be worn during the day. It's a rather different request from that made when his mother, Queen Elizabeth, was crowned 70 years ago as the Palace then asked attendees to dress in formal regalia. While the ZB powerhouse couple is yet to share a full image of Hosking's royal outfit, Hawkesby did share one thing. His shoes. In a series of images she told fans that by a twist of fate, her husband will be wearing the exact same shoe as the King himself. Showing a close-up of the shoe, she said she spotted them at a “bespoke shoemaker” shop and couldn't help but look at them in awe. “Salesman explains these are the shoes the King is wearing to the coronation,” she wrote on a picture of Hosking holding up the shoes, “This is a sample they made of them but there's only one and only in one size.” “Mike (Cinderella)” she cheekily quipped, “asks what size are they? Salesman says let's try them on and see if they fit you …” Mike Hosking will wear the same shoes as King Charles thanks to a Cinderella moment. Photo / Instagram In the next Instagram story, Hawkesby posted a photo of Hosking wearing the shoe, “and guess what? They fit like a glove ...” She went on to say the salesman agreed to sell them to the couple, meaning Hosking will be wearing the exact same shoes to the coronation as King Charles – minus a gold royal buckle that is being added to Charles' pair as per coronation custom. Hosking will join a select few Kiwis inside Westminster Abbey to celebrate the King's coronation including Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, former All Black captain Richie McCaw and Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. Spy reported last week that McCaw has chosen a morning suit from the menswear store Sergios in Christchurch. Kiro will reportedly wear a day dress and a korowai, while her husband Dr Richard Davies intends to wear a morning coat, her office says. - Lillie Rohan, NZHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just days away from the King's coronation and the New Zealand delegation have all landed in the country. One of those is Order of New Zealand holder and former All Black captain Richie McCaw, selected as one of the ten extraordinary Kiwis to attend with the delegation. Richie McCaw joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat to Kiwi Hayley Holt On Addiction, Richie McCaw and Life As A Mum!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw joins Geraint in New Zealand for a bonus episode of the GTCC. We know he took G out on a very pacey ride, but what else has he been up to since retirement? Hear about the GODZone adventure race, New Zealand's Coast to Coast, hand gliding, and a possible guided trip up Alpe d'Huez from G...

Calling all pilot gamers. Microsoft Flight Simulator has added New Zealand to the list of digitally reimagined countries. With geographic in-game scenery players can take on the role of pilot to fly across scenes from the Southern Alps, Marlborough Sounds, and Auckland's Sky Tower. Proponent and trumpeter of the update Richie McCaw had his pilot hat on as he joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark AKA Two Cents Rugby is our guest this week as we watch New Zealand batter Italy. We talk rugby jerseys, Hakas, weather experts, tattooed arses and Richie McCaw.Theme tune for this episode is a sample of Jean-Michel Jarre's "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of Rugby World Cup 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS Episode: After his appearance on the show earlier this week Payno sat down with the brilliant Wayne Barnes to find out about the man behind the whistle. We find out his favourite ground and his childhood hero, if he still gets nervous and why Richie McCaw and John Smit are the best players he's refereed. We hear of a 'Tea Tour' around Samoa with the late great Peter Fatailofa (it wasn't tea they were drinking!) and about Wayne's love for musicals and amateur dramatics!

Today we're joined by one of rugbys greatest ever players in world cup winner and IRB player of the year - Schalk Burger to discuss his incredible 17 year career in rugby. A career that's never been short of entertainment both on or off the pitch - whether it be his 7 yellow cards in international rugby, his 4 world cup campaigns, his 2 month stay in hospital where he nearly died, his battles with the likes of Richie McCaw and George Smith, his hatred for Nic White, his thoughts on Johny Sexton being the biggest whiner in world rugby, going out for beers with Eddie Jones every day after training, his amazingly loose memories of Saracens famous away mid-season piss ups, that infamous eye gouging incident against the Lions, his thoughts on the Springboks involvement in the Six Nations, and a lot more....Plus we hear from Burnsy and Ryan on their insights behind the scenes at Leicester and Glasgow along with their takes on the biggest stories in the Prem and URC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.