Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

Canterbury’s NPC squad announced for 2022 season

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Under 20 representatives George Bell, Seb Calder and Joel Lam are the three newcomers to Canterbury’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad.      Lam (Burnside) will...

Farrell looking for Ireland to bring 'chaos' to All Blacks in historic series-decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hoping his side can provide "chaos" and bring doubt into the minds of New Zealand players ahead of their series-deciding Test this Saturday.   Farrell's side has...

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington.     After becoming the...

Ireland determined to fight for series in NZ

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

An interesting encounter is expected for the second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland, this time taking place at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.    The manner in which the Irish...

Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named.   With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...

Second Test Will Bring Different Pressures for the All Blacks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Playing three consecutive Tests over three weekends against the same opposition creates different pressures and that is the challenge for Saturday’s second Test between the All Blacks and Ireland...

"I wasn't expecting to be called in so early" | Patrick Tuipulotu back in All Blacks camp

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Patrick Tuipulotu has joined the All Blacks camp, with locks Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i both ruled out of the second Test against Ireland.  

Big blow to ABs ahead of second Test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland with the news that stalwart Sam Whitelock could possibly miss the remainder of the series with concussion while...

Player Ratings: New Zealand 42-19 Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance to defeat Ireland 42-19 to go 1-0 in the three-test series.     No.8 Ardie Savea bagged a brace as New Zealand overcame a...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...