Richie McCaw ONZ is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby union players of all time, a legend whose impact on the sport is unmatched.

Born in Oamaru, New Zealand, McCaw captained the All Blacks in 110 of his 148 Test matches, leading them to two Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015 . He is a three‑time World Rugby Player of the Year, a joint record, and was named World Rugby Player of the Decade for 2011–2020, cementing his status as a once‑in‑a‑generation athlete.

Across his career, McCaw became the most capped test rugby player in history, held the international record for most wins as a player (131), and led New Zealand through an era of dominance that included seven Tri‑Nations titles, three Grand Slam tours, and eight Bledisloe Cups . At club level, he won four Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders and multiple NPC championships with Canterbury, further reinforcing his reputation as a leader who elevated every team he touched .

Bringing Richie McCaw to Bingley Arts Centre is a genuinely major moment for rugby fans. Following the sell‑out success of Dan Carter’s UK tour, McCaw’s appearance offers audiences a rare chance to hear directly from a player whose career helped define modern rugby.

Specific details

18.30 Doors open

19.00 VIP reception

19.45 On stage pictures with Richie McCaw

20.00 Part 1

21.00 Interval

21.20 Audience Q/A

22.20 Finish

Ticket price includes £1 Booking Commission – note that booking commission is non refundable in the case of a cancelled event.
Doors open 45 minutes before show start