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Whitelock won a record 153 caps for New Zealand

All Black great Whitelock to retire at end of season

Sam Whitelock, the most capped player in All Blacks history, will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season with his club Pau in France, the 35-year-old lock has announced.

Rugby • 02 Apr 24

Aki came off the bench in the first half of last week's 23-12 win in Dunedin

Aki in for Ireland as Whitelock returns for All Blacks

Bundee Aki starts for Ireland in the only change to the team for Saturday's Test series decider against New Zealand in Wellington.

Rugby • 14 Jul 22

Whitelock is New Zealand's established lineout caller

'A big loss' - Whitelock absence a boost for Ireland

Ireland will be boosted by the absence of All Blacks second row Sam Whitelock in this Saturday's second Test, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 07 Jul 22

Ireland have made just one change for Saturday's second Test

Ireland 'in a good place' ahead of NZ rematch - Farrell

Andy Farrell says it's important to allow his players correct the mistakes of last week's first Test against New Zealand.

Rugby • 07 Jul 22

Sam Whitelock reported a delayed onset of concussion after New Zealand's win against Ireland

All Blacks locks Whitelock & Vaa'i out of Dunedin clash

All Blacks locks Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i have been ruled out of New Zealand's second Test against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday.

Rugby • 05 Jul 22

Sam Whitelock will captain New Zealand on their end of season tour

Whitelock to captain All Blacks for Ireland Test

Sam Whitelock will captain New Zealand for their end-of-season Test matches, including their meeting with Ireland on 13 November.

Rugby • 20 Oct 21

Dalton Papalii of the All Blacks makes a break against Tonga

16-try All Blacks annihilate callow Tonga

Winger Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record-equalling 102-0 trouncing of an inexperienced Tonga side on Saturday at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium.

Rugby • 03 Jul 21

Patrick Tuipulotu has big shoes to fill in Japan

Tuipulotu can fill Retallick's boots, says Whitelock

New Zealand's Sam Whitelock is excited by the rise of fellow lock Patrick Tuipulotu and backed the 26-year-old to provide able cover for the injured Brodie Retallick during the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Rugby • 17 Sep 19

Sam Whitelock