Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

How Saracens could hold onto star players while in the Championship

4 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

4 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...

Ultimate Rugby Readers' Team of The Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

You have had your say and here it is, your team of the year.           View this post on Instagram     The votes are in and here it is the @ultimaterugby’s...

Reader's No.5 Lock of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year.   We have included players based on their club...

Reader's no.4 Lock of the Year

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the year draws to a close we take a look back at the year that was and have nominated four players from each position for your team of the year.   We have included players based on their club...

Crusaders announce new-look 2020 Super Rugby squad

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders squad for 2020 has been named, with a number of debutants in the side, and some familiar faces who will be named in the 38-man squad for the first time.    Of the 12 new Crusaders,...

Over 100 Test victories and a record number of assists - Kieran Read's career in numbers

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, after he played his final match for New Zealand.     Kieran Read's international career came to an end on Friday, as the...

All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final.   Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...

Outstanding England live up to pre-match promise

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.       If you are going to face down an All...

New Zealand Player Ratings v England

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered New Zealand's hopes of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Rugby World Cup and moved into the final with a famous 19-7 victory.     Steve...