All Blacks captain Richie McCaw retires from rugby

File photo taken in September 2011 shows Richie McCaw (C) leading the All Blacks as they perform the haka before the opening game of the Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. McCaw announced his retirement on Nov. 19, 2015, following back-to-back World Cup titles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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