Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

12th Oct 1988 2.02m/117kg No 5 Lock

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.   The contributions...

Veteran Wallaby James O’Connor set to join the Crusaders

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

In one of the biggest transfer deals in Super Rugby history, experienced Wallaby James O’Connor appears set to continue his extraordinary career with the Crusaders. After turning down a significantly...

19 players that have played 100 or more tests for the Springboks and All Blacks

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The much anticipated first test between the Springboks and the All Blacks is on the horizon as Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson will do battle for the first time. Here is a look at all the test centurions...

England will attack New Zealand in search of memorable away win, says George

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England intend to play on the front foot as they go in search of their first win in New Zealand since 2003 on Saturday, says captain Jamie George. Steve Borthwick's team will face New Zealand at Forsyth...

Next Gen to lead rugby’s laws evolution

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The next generation of global rugby superstars will be at the forefront of laws innovation when the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy kick-off in Cape Town on 29 June and Edinburgh on 2 July. World...

Sam Whitelock farewell speech

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Watch as Sam Whitelock gives a heartfelt farewell speech in the Barbarians locker, after their 45 - 32 victory over Fiji in an International friendly on Saturday.    The farewell speech in...

Robbie Deans names his squad to face Fiji

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Barbarian F.C. are delighted to confirm the Club’s 23-player squad for this weekend’s Killik Cup fixture against Fiji. Head coach Robbie Deans will lead a squad packed full of international...

All Black great Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional rugby

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Samuel Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France where he is playing for Pau.The 35-year-old has called time on an illustrious professional...

All Blacks icon poised for shock Test comeback

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock is considering a shock comeback to the international arena, according to a New Zealand Herald report. The Herald reported that new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson had...

Head Coach Rob Penney on the 2024 Crusaders Squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2024 squad is out and it’s huge. International heavyweights flying in alongside legends of the game returning to home turf, peripheral new talent finally on the roster and some big names back...