Sam Warburton
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Warren Gatland: Wales considered cheating
Warren Gatland reveals that he considered faking an injury to a prop during Wales's semi-finals loss to France.
Oct 18, 08:14
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South African Craig Joubert to referee Rugby World Cup final
South Africa's Craig Joubert referees the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and France next Sunday.
Oct 17, 01:57
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IRB chief backs Alain Rolland over Wales red card
The IRB's referees chief Paddy O'Brien backs Alain Rolland over his decision to send off Sam Warburton during Wales's semi-final defeat to France.
Oct 16, 20:28
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Adam Jones likely to miss Wales's third-place playoff
Welsh prop Adam Jones is likely to miss his country's third-place playoff against Australia on Friday with a calf injury.
Oct 16, 20:08
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Wales captain Warburton handed three-game ban
Wales captain Sam Warburton will miss the rest of the World Cup after he was handed a three game ban.
Oct 16, 10:00
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Sam Warburton: 'No malice intended'
Sam Warburton insists that there was "no malicious intent" in the challenge that saw him red carded against France earlier today.
Oct 15, 12:22
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Warren Gatland "gutted" after semi-final defeat
Wales coach Warren Gatland expresses his disappointment at both the result and the decision to send off Sam Warburton in their semi-final defeat to France.
Oct 15, 11:17
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Result: Wales 8-9 France
France manage to hold off a strong Welsh performance to progress to the final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 15, 10:45
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Sam Warburton hails "fantastic" defence
Wales skipper Sam Warburton believes that his side's "fantastic" defensive display was the main factor behind their victory over Ireland.
Oct 8, 13:22
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Sam Warburton: 'Toby Faletau is unbelievable'
Sam Warburton describes Wales teammate Toby Faletau as an "unbelievable" and "amazing" talent.
Oct 4, 19:42
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Wales 'at full strength' for Irish
Wales expect to welcome back a number of players for their last eight clash against Ireland on Saturday.
Oct 3, 00:22
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Result: Fiji 0-66 Wales
Wales fire themselves into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with 66-point win.
Oct 2, 09:32
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Sam Warburton “proud” to captain Wales
Sam Warburton reveals that he is "proud" to take on the Wales captaincy from the injured Matthew Rees.
Aug 22, 17:51
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Matthew Rees a World Cup doubt
Hooker Matthew Rees is likely to miss this year's World Cup with continuing neck troubles.
Aug 12, 08:14
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Wales captain Rees could miss World Cup warm-up matches
Hooker Matthew Rees could miss two matches against England because of a neck injury.
Aug 2, 00:43