Dan Carter
# dan-carter - Friday 17 May, 2013
Dan Carter voices support for change to season structure
The IRB Player of the Year says he hasn’t had a proper pre-season in a decade.
# dan-carter - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
# dan-carter - Friday 8 March, 2013
VIDEO: Savea batters All Black teammate Dagg on his way to super try
Now Izzy knows how Fergus McFadden felt at Eden Park.
# dan-carter - Monday 24 December, 2012
Dan Carter set for another European vacation
Let’s hope it doesn’t go all ‘Clark Griswald’ on him again.
# dan-carter - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Blacklisted: Dan Carter snubbed in New Zealand player of the year nominations
The three lads up for the main award are pretty handy though.
# dan-carter - Monday 3 December, 2012
New Zealand sweep IRB awards, as Carter named Player of the Year
The All Blacks have won the team of the year, while Steve Hansen claimed coach of the year.
# dan-carter - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
McCaw leads shortlist for IRB Player of the Year
Richie McCaw: good at rugby.
# dan-carter - Friday 23 November, 2012
November internationals: Dan Carter in doubt for All Blacks’ Wales clash
“Dan has a twinge in his right leg and will be assessed over the next 24 hours,” an All Black spokesman said.
# dan-carter - Thursday 22 November, 2012
All Blacks recall big guns for Wales Test
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will both start Saturday’s Test against Wales in the Millennium Stadium.
# dan-carter - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Scots pay price for defensive lapses as Carter stars
Dan Carter landed 22 points as the All Blacks beat Scotland 51-22 in Murrayfield this afternoon.
# dan-carter - Thursday 8 November, 2012
On tour: Dan Carter is absolutely loving his trip to Scotland
Kilts, Irn Bru and mechanical pig racing – it’s all there.
# dan-carter - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Richie McCaw: Players like Quade Cooper get sorted. Sooner or later they get their beans
The more shocking aspect about the All Black captain’s new book is that it is retailing at $50 in New Zealand. Birthday and Xmas pressie combo?
# dan-carter - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Carter to miss All Blacks v Argentina with a calf strain
The injury prone fly-half withdrew from the squad on Thursday, and will be replaced by Aaron Cruden.
# dan-carter - Saturday 21 July, 2012
‘Too good’: Crusaders make home advantage count to knock Bulls out
Just the 23 points for Dan Carter in the 28-13 win in Christchurch.
# dan-carter - Friday 22 June, 2012
Preview: Another glorious chance to make Irish rugby history awaits
It will be by no means a simple task but the All Blacks are shorn of the services of Dan Carter, their first-choice wingers and two-thirds of their back row.
# dan-carter - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Three: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
The Irish coach and captain fielded your questions as the team for the final Test against the All Blacks was announced.
# dan-carter - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Ronan O’Gara: ‘I would have only been too happy to have a crack off that late penalty’ Exclusive
We caught up for a one-on-one chat with the Munster out-half ahead of his final Test match ever in New Zealand.
# dan-carter - Sunday 17 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Outnumbered 15 to 1 yet all you could hear were Irish voices
Jonathan Sexton admitted that he needed to strike his late penalty perfectly for Ireland to lead. He did not but was excellent otherwise.
# dan-carter - Saturday 16 June, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll left ‘gutted’ by last-gasp Christchurch defeat
Dan Carter nailed a last-minute penalty to deny the tourists a fame first win over the All Blacks.
As it happened: New Zealand v Ireland, Second Test
Rugby League Park in Christchurch was the setting for what could be a punishing affair for the Irish unless they could up their game significantly.
# dan-carter - Friday 15 June, 2012
Hansen expects improved Ireland
“I think attitude is a big thing about rugby and I think if you bring the right attitude (then) you give yourself a chance,” Hansen said.
# dan-carter - Monday 11 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Kiwi press believe Irish ‘mob’ are ripe for crushing
New Zealanders expect some bite and struggle from their prey while Euro 2012 woes do little to lift team morale.
# dan-carter - Saturday 9 June, 2012
‘We’ve got to wear it’ – Irish players reflect on their humbling defeat
Jamie Heaslip took the defeat on the chin while All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was sparing with his praise.
As it happened: Ireland v New Zealand, First Test
Brian O’Driscoll and his Irish teammates were hoping to upset the world champion All Blacks at Eden Park.
# dan-carter - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Sweeping changes in Irish team to face All Blacks
Declan Kidney has thrown convention to the wind as he shakes up the Ireland backline and hands out two new caps.
# dan-carter - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Back in Black: New Zealand name three debutants for Ireland test
Injuries and retirements have forced the world champions to shuffle the pack. But Carter, McCaw, Dagg and Whitelock are all in harness.
# dan-carter - Sunday 3 June, 2012
‘Good question Pat’: Follow our man in New Zealand with the Irish rugby team
Our reporter, Patrick McCarry, is in the home of the world champion All Blacks as Ireland look to make history.
# dan-carter - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
Reasons to be fearful: Dan the Man returns for Canterbury Crusaders
New Zealand see our Brian O’Driscoll and raise us a Dan Carter.
# dan-carter - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
Game, Set and Match – We found love in a sporty place
Vijay Singh never let Christmas stop his golfing practice but these couples surely have better Valentine’s plans.
# dan-carter - Saturday 15 October, 2011
Beale ruled out, Ashley-Cooper to start at 15
The Australian full-back has a hamstring strain and won’t be available to face the All Blacks on Sunday.
# dan-carter - Thursday 6 October, 2011
Wilkinson and Flood will hold shoot-out to determine first-choice kicker
The duo’s rivalry has existed for a long, long time… Now it’s personal (sort of).
# dan-carter - Sunday 2 October, 2011
As it happened: New Zealand v Canada
After enduring a tough week, could the All Blacks serve up some sporting catharsis against Canada?
# dan-carter - Saturday 1 October, 2011
Confirmed KO: Carter is out of World Cup
Graham Henry has revealed that the injury sustained by Dan Carter will sideline the fly-half for the rest of the tournament.
Huge concern in New Zealand as Carter gets injured
Dan Carter suffered a groin injury in training on Saturday and is reportedly a doubt for the rest of the tournament.
# dan-carter - Monday 12 September, 2011
Is the ball to blame for off-target World Cup kicking performances?
Goal-kicking has been the biggest talking point over the opening days of the Rugby World Cup and whether or not a new ball is causing problems for some.
# dan-carter - Thursday 8 September, 2011
The players worth watching at this year’s tournament
The big kick-off draws yet closer. Here’s some of the best at the Rugby World Cup.
A Bluffer’s Guide to… the Rugby World Cup
Still baffled by all this business in New Zealand? Let us take you by the hand and walk you through the tournament format.
# dan-carter - Saturday 30 July, 2011
All Blacks blow South Africa away
Graham Henry’s men were in ominous form just a matter of weeks ahead of the 2011 World Cup.
# dan-carter - Thursday 28 July, 2011
Carter back in black to take points record
The Number 10 returns to the starting lineup just two points shy of Johnny Wilkinson’s Test points total.
# dan-carter - Friday 22 July, 2011
A Bluffer’s Guide to… the Tri-Nations Series
The Tri-Nations Series kicks off tomorrow with Australia v South Africa at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Get the low-down on what’s happening and who’ll be making the happenings happen with our latest Bluffer’s Guide.


























































