Sam Whitelock rugby player
Sam Whitelock rugby player

Sam Whitelock

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

Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Quarter-Final Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second quarter-final – and it’s arguably the big one as the number one side in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini goes head to head with the three-time...

Six All Blacks changes for quarter-final - New Zealand name team to play Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Ian Foster has made six changes to his New Zealand starting XV from their 73-0 victory against Uruguay, recalling Ethan de Groot, Scott Barrett, Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Rieko Ioane and Beauden...

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: New Zealand v Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks’ big win over Italy last week means that they are in a strong position heading into their final Pool A match against Uruguay in Lyon. It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win...

NZL team announcement (v URU): head coach Foster, captain Cane, Vaa'i, Fainga'anuku

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, captain Sam Cane, second-row Tupou Vaa'i and winger Leicester Fainga'anuku at a media briefing on Tuesday after announcing their team to face Uruguay...

Cane returns as captain - New Zealand announce team to play Uruguay

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand captain Sam Cane returns to lead the side in their final Pool A match against Uruguay in OL Stadium in Lyon on Thursday, after making his comeback from a back issue off the bench in their 96-17...

NZL 96-17 ITA: All Blacks turn on the style in spectacular 14-try show

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand dominated every facet of the game to overwhelm Italy 96-17 at OL Stadium on Friday evening, taking a huge step towards the quarter-finals in the process.  In a performance that will have...

Match Preview: New Zealand v Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Strange as it may seem, this match in Lyon is a must-win for New Zealand. The All Blacks come into this match third in Pool A, five points adrift of opponents Italy, and a further three behind leaders...

Retallick, Barrett, scrum coach Feek chat ahead of All Black game against Italy

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brodie Retallick, second row On fellow second-row Sam Whitelock being poised to become the most capped All Black ever: "Obviously, it's his 149th game (if he comes off the bench against Italy) and to...

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V ITALY (RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023)

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes turn to Lyon as the All Blacks square off with Italy in a crunch Pool A clash which could decide the quarterfinal fates of both teams.   MATCH DETAILS: All Blacks v Italy, Friday...