This Rugby World Cup has been one long chain of achievements for Sam Whitelock. Just about every appearance has marked a milestone for the bearded New Zealand lock. Against Namibia, his 148th test ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will retire from all rugby at the end of the current European season, aged 35 and after a record 153 tests for New Zealand. Whitelock’s ...

Forwards Sam Whitelock, Liam Squire and Matt Todd all took part in the 16-9 loss to Ireland in Dublin but have been pronounced unavailable to face the Azzurri. Inside centre Williams injured his ...

WELLINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Veteran All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will make his return for the Canterbury Crusaders against the Wellington Hurricanes in the second week of Super Rugby Aotearoa on ...

All Blacks veteran Sam Whitelock hopes to return to rugby in New Zealand at some stage this year after the COVID-19 pandemic put paid to his stint in Japan's Top League. WELLINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Canterbury Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock's praised former team mate turned coach Scott Robertson after his long wait for a Super Rugby title was brought to a triumphant end ...

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders may not get the chance to defend their Super Rugby title in 2020 but the team have been boosted by the return of All Blacks veteran Sam Whitelock for ...

This Rugby World Cup has been one long chain of achievements for Sam Whitelock. Just about every appearance has marked a milestone for the bearded New Zealand lock. Against Namibia, his 148th test ...