Sam Warburton

Sam Warburton

athlete United Kingdom

Sam Warburton is a former Welsh rugby union player who captained the national team and is celebrated for leading Wales to two Grand Slam titles in the Six Nations. Known for his exceptional leadership and defensive skills, Warburton played as a flanker and is remembered for his significant contributions during the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups. Following his retirement in 2017, he has taken on various roles as a rugby pundit and commentator, providing insights into the game he loves. Recently, he expressed concerns over the current state of Welsh rugby, noting the team's struggles and lack of confidence.

Born on Oct 05, 1989 (36 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
76,955
Power
2,736$
Sentiment
8.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.09% +10% 67,886,011 68,572 $2,700,000 2,727$
Ireland 1 6.00 0.17% +0% 5,030,000 8,383 $5,100 8$
Totals 2 72,916,011 76,955 $2,705,100 2,735$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former Wales captain Sam Warburton praised Finn Russell for being exceptional at managing the team when they were down in the game. 9

BBC: Six Nations talking points: Finn Russell, George Ford, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former captain Warburton was encouraged by some parts of Wales' play after their recent loss. 7

BBC: Six Nations 2026: Five talking points from round two

United Kingdom United Kingdom: He joins Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson having led the Lions to a series victory in the professional era. 8

The Guardian: ‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Lions tour 2025