Sam Warburton
Born: October 5, 1988 (age 36)
Weight: 16st 10lb (106kg)
Position: Flanker
Sports Mole has 255 articles about Sam Warburton. Articles 1 to 40:
On This Day: Sam Warburton announces retirement
The Wales flanker was forced to admit his body could no longer cope with the demands of professional rugby.
Jul 18, 08:32
Sam Warburton behind Maro Itoje as British and Irish Lions captain
Sam Warburton believes Maro Itoje's status as a certainty for the Test team is a major factor in his favour.
Apr 21, 22:17
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Italy
Eddie Jones' side lost to Scotland in their opener.
Feb 12, 11:56
Sam Warburton gives positive fitness update on Dan Biggar
The fly-half has a knee issue.
Mar 3, 16:07
Wales vs. France: The recent record
France edged to a 9-8 win in Auckland eight years ago.
Oct 18, 10:34
Warren Gatland: 'Wales still hurting from 2011'
Wales suffered an agonising World Cup loss to France in Auckland eight years ago.
Oct 14, 10:27
Former skipper Sam Warburton talks up Wales' achievements
Wales claimed their first Six Nations title since 2013.
Mar 16, 18:21
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton announces retirement
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton announces that he is retiring from rugby at the age of 29 after a year out through injury.
Jul 18, 12:07
Sam Warburton ruled out for four months with neck injury
Cardiff Blues and Wales flanker Sam Warburton is to undergo surgery on his neck which will likely rule him out for up to four months.
Sep 12, 15:02
Sam Warburton "gutted" by British and Irish Lions draw
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton admits that he did not know how to feel after his side's tour of New Zealand ended in a draw.
Jul 8, 15:50
British and Irish Lions name unchanged XV for New Zealand series decider
The British and Irish Lions name an unchanged team for the first time since 1993 for Saturday's third and decisive Test against New Zealand.
Jul 5, 20:48
Peter O'Mahony to lead British and Irish Lions in first Test
Peter O'Mahony will skipper the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand in next weekend's first Test, while Liam Williams and Elliot Daly are handed starting spots.
Jun 21, 20:31
Warren Gatland: 'Sam Warburton fighting for starting spot'
Warren Gatland is refusing to offer Sam Warburton any guarantees that he will be used against New Zealand in the British and Irish Lions' opening test next week.
Jun 18, 15:13
Sam Warburton: 'I could miss first British and Irish Lions Test'
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton admits that he could miss the first Test against New Zealand despite having recovered from an ankle injury.
Jun 11, 22:28
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton to feature against Highlanders
Warren Gatland intends to give Sam Warburton some minutes against Highlanders on Tuesday after sitting out the past two games with an ankle injury.
Jun 10, 15:51
Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions in New Zealand tour opener
Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Saturday's tour opener in Whangarei.
May 31, 20:48
British and Irish Lions kick off tour of New Zealand with a loss
British and Irish Lions kick off their tour of New Zealand with a loss.
May 27, 19:10
Interview: Will Greenwood previews British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
Sports Mole discusses the British and Irish Lions' highly-anticipated tour of New Zealand with England World Cup winner Will Greenwood.
May 26, 11:25
Sam Warburton 'fit and ready' for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton insists that he is fully fit for the tour of New Zealand after spending a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
May 22, 22:27
Sam Warburton named British and Irish Lions captain, Dylan Hartley misses out
Sam Warburton is named as the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of New Zealand, but England skipper Dylan Hartley is not selected by Warren Gatland.
Apr 19, 12:11
Jonny Wilkinson: 'British and Lions require team of captains'
England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson believes that Warren Gatland should share around the captain's armband when the British and Irish Lions tour New Zealand.
Mar 31, 20:52
Warren Gatland: 'Dylan Hartley still in contention for Lions captaincy'
Warren Gatland talks up Dylan Hartley's credentials for the British and Irish Lions captaincy, insisting that the hooker has done a "fantastic" job for England.
Mar 20, 21:31
Wales unchanged for Six Nations clash against France
Wales name an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations finale against France.
Mar 15, 10:23
Sam Warburton: 'Wales are playing for pride in final Six Nations games'
Sam Warburton says that Wales only have pride left to play for in the Six Nations after defeat against Scotland.
Feb 26, 13:11
Brian O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson back Alun Wyn Jones for Lions captaincy
Former Lions captains Brian O'Driscoll and Martin Johnson both back Alun Wyn Jones for the role in New Zealand this summer, but regard Owen Farrell as a candidate.
Feb 19, 22:30
Team News: Two changes apiece for Wales, England ahead of Six Nations showdown
Eddie Jones makes two changes to his England side from the win over France, while Wales stand-in coach Rob Howley also makes two alterations to the side that faced Italy.
Feb 9, 13:21
England flanker Tom Wood a doubt for Wales Six Nations clash
England flanker Tom Wood is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium due to a shoulder injury.
Feb 7, 22:47
Alun Wyn Jones replaces Sam Warburton as Wales captain
Alun Wyn Jones will replace Sam Warburton as Wales captain for the upcoming Six Nations.
Jan 17, 12:06
Sam Warburton 'to relinquish Wales captaincy'
A report claims that Sam Warburton is to step aside as Wales skipper later this month, with a new captain to be named prior to the Six Nations.
Jan 11, 13:08
Sam Warburton among Wales quartet to sign new dual contract
Sam Warburton, Samson Lee, Hallam Amos and Dan Lydiate all pen new national dual contracts with their respective Welsh regional sides.
Oct 28, 13:41
Wales captain Sam Warburton to undergo surgery on broken cheekbone
Wales captain Sam Warburton will reportedly undergo surgery on his fractured cheekbone.
Oct 4, 11:51
Sam Warburton to undergo scan on cheekbone injury
Sam Warburton could miss Wales's autumn international series after picking up a facial injury in Cardiff Blues' meeting with Leinster on Saturday evening.
Oct 2, 22:27
New Zealand pair Ardie Savea, Seta Tamanivalu set for debuts against Wales
New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu are in line to make their international debuts for the All Blacks against Wales at Eden Park.
Jun 8, 21:13
Alun Wyn Jones to win 100th cap for Wales against New Zealand
Alun Wyn Jones will win his 100th cap for Wales during the first Test of their summer tour of New Zealand, while captain Sam Warburton also returns from injury.
Jun 8, 20:44
Sam Warburton predicts "wide open" Six Nations
Wales captain Sam Warburton believes that this year's Six Nations will be "wide open" following his side's hard-fought 27-23 victory over Scotland.
Feb 13, 22:38
Sam Warburton hails Dan Biggar recovery
Wales captain Sam Warburton praises the professionalism shown by Dan Biggar to recover from a sprained ankle in time to start against Scotland in the Six Nations.
Feb 11, 22:57
Sam Warburton out for six weeks?
Cardiff Blues and Wales international Sam Warburton is expected to be out of action for around six weeks with an ankle complaint.
Dec 1, 14:32
Gareth Anscombe: 'Nothing between South Africa, Wales'
Wales full-back Gareth Anscombe tells Sports Mole that there was "nothing" between his side and South Africa in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham.
Oct 18, 00:11
Sam Warburton: 'Rugby World Cup exit feels premature'
Wales captain Sam Warburton tells Sports Mole that it is not a case of one game too far for his injury-ravaged side despite their World Cup exit to South Africa.
Oct 17, 20:52
