Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
1 year ago
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
1 year ago
Owen Farrell to miss 2024 Six Nations due to mental health
England captain Owen Farrell decides to take a break from international rugby to prioritise his mental health, meaning that he will miss the 2024 Six Nations .
1 year ago
Owen Farrell breaks Jonny Wilkinson's England points record
Owen Farrell overtakes Jonny Wilkinson as the leading points-scorer in England history, moving on to 1,181 points courtesy of a penalty against Samoa.
1 year ago
Former New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter announces retirement from rugby
The 38-year-old remains the highest points scorer in Test-match rugby union with 1,598.
4 years ago
On This Day: Wasps announce Danny Cipriani departure
The fly-half scored 122 points during his spell Down Under.
4 years ago
On This Day in 2015 - New Zealand retain Rugby World Cup
The victory in the final over Australia at Twickenham cemented the All Blacks' place as the greatest side in the sport's history.
4 years ago
All Blacks legend Dan Carter returns to New Zealand domestic rugby
The 38-year-old fly-half, capped 112 times by New Zealand, was a free agent.
5 years ago
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen tips Beauden Barrett to be star of World Cup
Barrett tipped to boss the World Cup in Japan.
6 years ago
Ali Williams, James O'Connor arrested on drugs charges
Former New Zealand lock Ali Williams and ex-Australia back James O'Connor are arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine.
8 years ago
Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola named on player of the year shortlist
England trio Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are included on a six-strong shortlist for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
8 years ago
Saracens win European Champions Cup for first time after defeating Racing 92
Saracens are European champions for the first time in their history after beating Racing 92 in the final of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
9 years ago
Arsenal Ladies win record 14th Women's FA Cup after seeing off Chelsea Ladies
Arsenal Ladies secure a record 14th Women's FA Cup trophy after seeing off Chelsea Ladies 1-0 in Saturday's final at Wembley Stadium.
9 years ago
Richie McCaw appointed to Order of New Zealand
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour.
9 years ago
Dan Carter takes overseas Sports Personality of the Year award
All Blacks hero Dan Carter is voted as the overseas Sports Personality of the Year winner by the British public.
9 years ago
Racing Metro score five past Northampton Saints, Dan Carter makes Racing debut
Northampton Saints fall short against Racing Metro in the European Champions Cup, losing 33-3.
9 years ago
Richie McCaw's record-breaking career in numbers
Following his retirement from rugby, Sports Mole takes a look at a selection of remarkable statistics from Richie McCaw's record-breaking New Zealand career.
9 years ago
Dan Carter nearly left rugby for NFL
New Zealand legend Dan Carter reveals that he came close to joining the NFL's New England Patriots in 2013.
9 years ago
New Zealand stars take World Cup trophy to Jerry Collins's grave
New Zealand's World Cup stars visit the grave of former All Blacks player Jerry Collins with the Webb Ellis Cup.
9 years ago
Dan Carter hails "ultimate achievement"
Dan Carter says that playing a starring role in Saturday's World Cup final victory is the "ultimate achievement".
9 years ago
Ma'a Nonu: 'New Zealand need to stick together'
New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that he is planning to make the most of his final 48 hours with the squad having clinched his second World Cup title.
9 years ago
Will Genia "sad" to see back of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter
Australia scrum-half Will Genia tells Sports Mole that it is "sad" to see the likes of Richie McCaw and Dan Carter retiring from the international game.
9 years ago
Ma'a Nonu: 'We kept emotions in check'
Retiring New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu tells Sports Mole that his side did well to keep their emotions in check in the build-up to the Rugby World Cup final.
9 years ago
Israel Folau: 'Errors to blame for World Cup final defeat'
Australia full-back Israel Folau tells Sports Mole that his side made too many "simple errors" during the 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in the final of the Rugby World Cup.
9 years ago
Dan Carter backs new generation to "step up"
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that the new generation of players will have no trouble filling the boots of the old guard making way.
9 years ago
Dan Carter: 'It is a dream come true'
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter tells Sports Mole that winning the Rugby World Cup after missing out through injury four years ago is a "dream come true".
9 years ago
Steve Hansen: 'Richie McCaw, Dan Carter greatest All Blacks ever'
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen tells Sports Mole that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter will go down as the two greatest All Blacks in history.
9 years ago
New Zealand hold off Australia fightback to win Rugby World Cup
New Zealand win an unprecedented third Rugby World Cup and become the first side to retain the trophy courtesy of a thrilling 34-17 victory over Australia in the final.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: New Zealand on verge of World Cup glory
New Zealand score a try in the dying stages of the first half to take a 16-3 lead into the break of the Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
9 years ago
Live Commentary: New Zealand 34-17 Australia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia, as the All Blacks retained their Rugby World Cup crown.
9 years ago
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2015 Rugby World Cup final between Southern Hemisphere heavyweights Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham.
9 years ago
New Zealand unchanged for Rugby World Cup final
Steve Hansen goes with the same New Zealand team that beat South Africa in the semis for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia.
9 years ago
Dan Carter keen to banish bad World Cup final memories
Dan Carter admits his desperation to put his injury nightmare of the last World Cup behind him with victory against Australia on Saturday.
9 years ago
Ian Foster: 'All focus on Australia showdown, not player departures'
Ian Foster says that all talk surrounding departing players Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Keven Mealamu can wait until after next weekend's Rugby World Cup final.
9 years ago
New Zealand hold off resilient South Africa to reach World Cup final
New Zealand recover from a below-par first-half performance to earn a spot in the World Cup final with a 20-18 victory over South Africa at Twickenham
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: South Africa lead ill-disciplined New Zealand
South Africa bounce back from conceding an early try to punish New Zealand's ill-discipline by earning a 12-7 lead in the World Cup semi-final at Twickenham.
9 years ago
Live Commentary: South Africa 18-20 New Zealand - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of New Zealand's narrow 20-18 victory over South Africa, as they made it 13 wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup.
9 years ago
Nine-try New Zealand take France apart in one-sided quarter-final
New Zealand produced one of the great all-time Rugby World Cup performances to run in nine tries against a hapless France at the Millennium Stadium.
9 years ago
Half-Time Report: New Zealand sitting comfortably against France at the break
New Zealand cross over four times in the opening 40 minutes to take a convincing 29-13 lead into half time against France in their quarter-final tie.
9 years ago
Interview: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter reacts to victory over Tonga
Sports Mole catches up with New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter after the All Blacks' 47-9 victory over Tonga at the Rugby World Cup.
9 years ago
