Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

Where are they now? The extraordinary 2008 Wales under-20s team

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Back in 2008, the Wales u20 team reached the semi-finals of the Under-20 Junior World Cup in 2008 when it was hosted by the country.   The star-studded side saw 10 of the players go on...

Picking A Southern Hemisphere Lions XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

What if the Southern Hemisphere powerhouse nations combined to create an invitational side?   We take a look at just that with Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa teamed...

From a small town in Reporoa to a World Champion to a potential career ending injury to All Black captain | The Sam Cane Story

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On Tuesday, Ian Foster made his first move as All Blacks' head coach by naming looseforward and Chiefs Captain Sam Cane as the new Captain of the All Blacks.   A natural leader, 28-year-old...

Ultimate Rugby's Users' Southern Hemisphere Test XV

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Using the data on the Ultimate Rugby App since the App was released, we reveal the Southern Hemisphere XV of player's favourited on the App.   Although the squad is heavily skewed in favour...

New Zealand Super Rugby Team of the Decade

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

SANZAAR have selected their Kiwi Super Rugby team of the last decade and what a team it is!   Seven of the last ten titles have been won New Zealand teams with the Crusaders leading the way...

When Scotland almost beat the All Blacks - Full Game Replay

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A match remembered as being a close-affair as Scotland almost upset the World Champion All Blacks. The clash was always going to be a momentous occasion but the emotion was ratcheted up further...

Super Rugby Stats Team Of The Week - Round Two

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby TOTW chosen entirely using stats has been picked with 9 teams represented from an eventful round that delivered three away wins and some form reversals.   After every match Opta...

The Forgotten All Blacks Who Starred In Round One Of Super Rugby

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Super Rugby season kicked off with its usual fireworks as the Southern Hemisphere’s finest clashed in a celebration of speed, power and skill. One particular player embodying all three such elements...

How Saracens could hold onto star players while in the Championship

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following the confirmation that Saracens will be relegated at the end of the season, the club has come up with a plan that could see them hang on to the majority of their England stars.   The...

Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020.   With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...