Thursday, March 15, 2012

McCaw signs new 4-year contract with NZRU

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks captain Richie McCaw joined star flyhalf Dan Carter in signing a new four-year deal which will see him remain in New Zealand after this year's Rugby World Cup.

McCaw announced his decision at a news conference on Tuesday little more than a week after Carter turned down lucrative overseas offers to sign a complex contract reported to be worth as much as 6 million New Zealand dollars ($4.7 million).

The 30-year-old McCaw signed a similar deal which includes provision for him to take a break from rugby or accept a short-term contract to play overseas.

"I've always said that as long as I am enjoying playing footy in New Zealand then …

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