Richard Hugh 'Richie' McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby player, born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, North Otago. He played as a flanker for the All Blacks, Crusaders, and Canterbury. McCaw is considered one of the greatest rugby players in his position, having participated in the Rugby World Cups of 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015, winning the last two. He achieved significant milestones, including being the first All Black to play 100 tests on September 24, 2011, and retiring with multiple world records in international rugby.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 354 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (13:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Richie
Rich in power, strong ruler
Read Full Richie Name AnalysisDecember 31, 1980 Facts
Generation Group
Richie McCaw belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Oamaru
Educated At: Lincoln University
Occupation: rugby union player
Spouses: Gemma McCaw
Employers: All Blacks | Crusaders | Canterbury
Awards Received: World Rugby Men's Player of the Year | Order of New Zealand | New Zealander of the Year
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for December 31, 1980
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Capricorn 26 | 9 Capricorn 30 | 25 Aquarius 10 |
| Moon | 27 Libra 39 | 21 Taurus 25 | 23 Gemini 57 |
| Mercury | 9 Capricorn 10 | 27 Sagittarius 4 | 2 Pisces 22 |
| Venus | 15 Sagittarius 50 | 7 Capricorn 54 | 12 Aquarius 9 |
| Mars | 0 Aquarius 2 | 11 Capricorn 53 | 5 Pisces 33 |
| Jupiter | 9 Libra 17 | 21 Cancer 30 | 9 Libra 35 |
| Saturn | 9 Libra 51 | 26 Pisces 1 | 9 Libra 36 |
| Uranus | 28 Scorpio 25 | 27 Taurus 59 | 0 Sagittarius 0 |
| Neptune | 23 Sagittarius 2 | 29 Pisces 29 | 24 Sagittarius 24 |
| Pluto | 24 Libra 8 | 2 Aquarius 41 | 24 Libra 14 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 34 | 12 Pisces 13 | 10 Leo 11 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 34 | 12 Virgo 13 | 10 Aquarius 11 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Richie McCaw's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026