New Zealand Rugby player Sam Whitelock will retire from professional sport at the end of the season with his club Pau in France, he announced in a statement. He is also the most capped player in All Blacks history. The 35-year-old has appeared in 153 Test matches since his international debut in 2010. He was also a part of the All Blacks sides that brought home the World Cup in 2011 and 2015. “I’ve been having a few conversations with my wife Hannah and the kids around what the future looks like for us. And it’s time to finish the playing chapter of rugby,” Whitelock said in a statement shared by New Zealand Rugby. “It’s not a decision that we have come to lightly, but it’s the right thing for myself and it’s the right thing for my wife and our three kids.” Whitelock started his professional journey with Canterbury in 2008, later joining the Crusaders for Super Rugby in 2010. During his tenure, he contributed to the team’s triumph in the championship on five occasions before transitioning to Pau in 2023. “Sam is an immortal of our incredible game,” the New Zealand head coach, Scott Robertson, said. “Sam’s impact has been immense both mentally and physically over four World Cup cycles. He is a winner who rose to any occasion.” About Author SSZee Media Provider of Quality Entertainment News and Information See author's posts Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print Like this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation World leaders condemn killing of seven aid workers in Gaza Commonwealth Games 2026: Search for host continue as Singapore pull out