Sam Warburton rugby player
Sam Warburton rugby player

Sam Warburton

5th Oct 1988 1.88m/103kg Openside Flanker

Warren Gatland insists Wales are heat-proof before sweltering showdown with Fiji

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland has no doubt that Wales are fully conditioned for Bordeaux’s blistering heat as they aim to turn up the temeprature on Rugby World Cup opponents Fiji.   It is due to hit 36...

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job.  Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...

Talking points ahead of Wales’ final World Cup warm-up game against South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales play their final World Cup warm-up Test on Saturday when they tackle South Africa at the Principality Stadium. It is a last opportunity for players to impress before Wales head coach Warren Gatland...

Warburton's disbelief over Farrell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton reacted in disbelief when Owen Farrell was cleared of committing a red-card offence. Warburton, who has huge respect for Farrell as a rugby player and person, insisted...

Sam Warburton returns to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Warburton OBE has returned to Cardiff Rugby as a board member.  The former Cardiff, Wales and British & Lions ace spent nine seasons at the club and returned as a board advisor in August...

World Rugby U20 Championship 2023: Pool A preview

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

FRANCE Seeding for 2023: 1Tournaments played: 12 (2008-19)Best finish: Champions (2018, 2019)Worst finish: Ninth (2016)U20 Championship match record: Played 60 / Won 40 / Drawn 1 / Lost 19U20 Championship...

The Greatest Ever RWC Coach?

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Restaurant de Rugby episode 4 features Isabelle Ithurburu, joined for dinner and conversation, by Mastercard ambassadors Maggie Alphonsi and Bryan Habana and rugby legends Jason Robinson and Sam Warburton,...

Jones backed for instant impact on long-anticipated Wallabies return

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones will make an immediate impact on his return to Australia, for which "there was always writing on the wall", according to former England captain Chris Robshaw.   Jones was dismissed by...

Six Nations Countdown: We Select A Six Nations All-Star Squad of 23

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the 2023 Six Nations imminent, we’re counting down the days until the action hits the turf of Europe’s hallowed grounds. To mark 23 days until things kick off, we’ve picked an all-star...

From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league.   It just so happens they are waiting round the...