Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

Highlanders secure Tavatavanawai and Holland

1 week ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Highlanders are excited to announce that towering lock Fabian Holland has re-signed with the club for an additional three years, extending his commitment through to the end of the 2028 Super Rugby...

David Havili commits to the crusaders for another two years

2 weeks ago by Ultimate Rugby

Captain David Havili has re-signed with the Crusaders until 2027.  In his tenth season with the club, David says there are many reasons why he's continuing to build on his legacy in the red and black....

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

6 months 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

8 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

9 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

1 year 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...