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Samuel Whitelock announces retirement from professional 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.READ MORE -
Sam Whitelock's Lasting Impact: Reflections on a Storied Career
Sam Whitelock, All Black lock and New Zealand's most capped Test player, may have missed out on becoming the first player to win three World Cup winner's medals, but he left Test rugby with reputation enhanced.READ MORE -
Magnificent Eight: Paying tribute to the departing All Blacks of 2023
The Rugby World Cup often signifies the end of an era, where we bid farewell to distinguished players who have left an indelible mark on the sport.READ MORE -
All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup semifinal against Argentina
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced the team to take on Argentina in Friday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal in Paris.READ MORE -
Retallick reflects on unique bond with Whitelock
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick praised his long-time locking and world record partner Sam Whitelock on the eve of becoming New Zealand's most-capped Test player during their Rugby World Cup pool game with Italy in Lyon on Saturday (NZT).READ MORE -
Tributes flow in from around the world for Whitelock
Tributes from around the rugby world have rained down on All Black lock Sam Whitelock ahead of his New Zealand record 149th Test, against Italy in Lyon on Saturday, but his former captain, and the man he has relieved of the record, Richie McCaw who summed up his achievement.READ MORE -
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Italy (Rugby World Cup 2023)
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.READ MORE -
All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team for Friday’s Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy in Lyon.READ MORE -
Sam Whitelock on the cusp of All Blacks history
When the great Richie McCaw hung up his boots for the last time with 148 Test caps for his country, most people thought no man could ever come close to breaking his record.READ MORE -
All Blacks expect ‘physical’ Namibia outift in Toulouse
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea is not fooled by Namibia's ranking of No. 21 ahead of their Rugby World Cup pool game in Toulouse on Saturday (NZT).READ MORE