Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

England v New Zealand Key Battles: Dual playmakers and lineout leaders

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones and Ian Foster have named their lineups for Saturday's blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at Twickenham.     It's been an indifferent year for both sides...

Brodie Retallick named to play 100th Test in clash with England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named Brodie Retallick for his 100th All Blacks Test, against England at Twickenham.   The 31-year-old will become the 12th All...

Last time they faced off: Rugby World Cup 2019: England 19-7 New Zealand

2 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.   England...

Scotland missed 'best opportunity in history' to beat New Zealand – Townsend

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland led for the majority of the Test against New Zealand but squandered their advantage, much to the frustration of Gregor Townsend.       Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says...

All Blacks Squad Announcement: Mark Telea to debut, Anton Lienert-Brown starts

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have named one debutant to face Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.     Winger Mark Telea has been selected to make his first...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

All Blacks Player Ratings v Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand ran in eight tries to defeat Wales 23-55 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.   The All Blacks got their Autumn Nations Series off to a strong start racking up...

All Blacks move on to Cardiff to face the passionate Welsh

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks will be looking to kick off this last leg of what has been a difficult season by throwing down a significant marker to all opposition when they face Wales at the Principality Stadium in...

All Blacks make sweeping changes for Wales test, Will Jordan ruled out

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks team to play Wales at Principality Stadium has been unveiled by selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan.       After providing opportunities to build depth and...

Whitelock takes over as All Blacks captain for tour of Europe

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Vastly experienced lock Sam Whitelock will lead New Zealand out when they face Wales, Scotland and England.     Sam Whitelock has taken over as New Zealand captain for the tour of Europe after...