Sam Warburton
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.
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They can no longer rely on one-off performances driven by Lions captains like Sam Warburton.
Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-05
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton praised Finn Russell for being exceptional at managing the team when they were down in the game.
Six Nations talking points: Finn Russell, George Ford, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune
United Kingdom· 2026-02-23
Former captain Warburton was encouraged by some parts of Wales' play after their recent loss.
Six Nations 2026: Five talking points from round twoUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Sam Warburton discusses the viewership of the Six Nations games.
Dan Sheehan enjoys bus trip before Rob Kearney, Conor Murray and Peter O’Mahony jump ship – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Sam Warburton pointed out a significant finding in the research regarding property prices and economic growth.
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
New Zealand· 2025-10-30
He joins Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson having led the Lions to a series victory in the professional era.
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje earns place in pantheon of Lions greats | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
Sam Warburton marked the shared history of the Lions by visiting Robert Seddon's grave in 2013.
Joe Schmidt plots the improbable against business-focused Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Sam Warburton joined the commentary team.
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Sam Warburton is recognized as one of the greats of the Lions.
Gordon D’Arcy: Lions made lots of errors against ArgentinaIreland· 2025-06-25
Lions captain Sam Warburton shares the spoils after an epic three-Test series.
British and Irish Lions reject Rugby Australia golden point proposal for Wallabies Test series
Australia· 2025-06-20
Captain Sam Warburton said it was 'a bit of an anticlimax for the players'.
British and Irish Lions 2025: Lions consider golden point extra time proposalUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Sam Warburton is a former British and Irish Lions and Wales rugby union captain who invested in Seat Unique.
Controversial ‘dynamic pricing’ model revealed in FA Cup final seat sales | Ticket pricesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Sam Warburton's comments gave hope to players like Care regarding Lions selection.
British and Irish Lions: The dark side of squad announcement dayUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-14
Sam Warburton was the tour captain in 2017.
Live updates as Andy Farrell’s selection for Australia tour unveiled – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Itoje was due to attend a dinner with a host of former players who have previously held the role including Johnson, Sam Warburton and Brian O’Driscoll.
Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Sam Warburton expressed optimism about Welsh rugby's future.
Celtic cousins fall through with the favours as France seal the deal in Paris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Sam Warburton provided a balanced defense of the 20-minute red card in the context of the match.
Garry Ringrose’s punishment highlights a problem in the disciplinary process – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-28
Sam Warburton believes Sam Prendergast has the potential to be a world-class fly-half.
Lions watch: Finn Russell to start at fly-half? Maro Itoje for captain?United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
It was good to see that Irish commentary and punditry was in full agreement with the red card, Nigel Owens and Sam Warburton too.
Fortune favoured Ireland as calm refereeing prevailed in Cardiff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton criticized England's performance during the match.
Six Nations 2025: Five talking points from round three as England, Ireland and France winUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24Sam Warburton was downbeat as he reflected on Wales' defeat against Italy.
Time for Wales to face the Six Nations music as faith and form nosedive | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-11
