All posts tagged "Sam Warburton"
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSam’s a huge loss but it may work out well for the future
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND SAM Warburton’s injury is a huge blow for Wales. I thought he was outstanding on...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: I won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
The start of a new era in the Guinness PRO14 saw all eyes on Llanelli as defending champions Scarlets took on...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoI won’t be tempted to write off Kings yet
Asset: Yaw Penxe bursts out of a tackle to score for Kings PICTURE: Huw Evans The start of a new era...
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Features
/ 8 years agoRonaldo’s just lucky it wasn’t on rugby field
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Cristiano Ronaldo may never have heard of Neil Back nor Percy Montgomery but...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Quest for Autumn success starts now
The Rugby Championship is a tournament I’ve always enjoyed watching. Its brilliant rugby, played in great conditions and it involves some...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLydiate ready for action at Ospreys
By PETER JACKSON Gimme some skin: Christian Wade, left, and Dan Robson helped Wasps retain their Premiership Sevens title PICTURE: Getty...
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/ 8 years agoCaptain Sam gets Wembley honour
SPURS have invited Sam Warburton to be guest of honour at Wembley for their opening home match of the new Premier...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoGatland switches focus to going out on top in Japan
By ALEX BYWATER WARREN Gatland says he’s already planning for the 2019 World Cup with Wales after leading the Lions to...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoWales must start planning for life after Gatland now
By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoJacko column: Warburton an invaluable role model for all
By Peter Jackson No matter what happens from now on, nothing will stop Sam Warburton taking up permanent residence in that...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWho’d have thought it? Sam a radio role model
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW No matter what happens from now on, nothing will stop Sam Warburton taking...
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Columnists
/ 8 years agoRef Poite got it wrong but Warburton worked his diplomatic magic
By Shane Williams THIS WAS an incredible achievement by the Lions. I don’t understand those people who are saying it was...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoRef Poite was wrong, but Sam handled him so well
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND HIS WAS an incredible achievement by the Lions. I don’t understand those people who are...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSing-a-long fans show rugby still has romance
John Taylor, a hero of the 1971 tour, finds thousands of reasons to be cheerful in Eden Park Tributes: Tadhg Furlong...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSpencer at war with Beaumont over shorter Lions tour schedule
Nick Cain talks to Lions manager John Spencer about the future of the touring side World Rugby chairman: Bill Beaumont Together:...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoTired old start but, boy, did these Lions spring to life
BRENDAN GALLAGHER reviews the last five weeks and picks out his big winners and losers Match 1, June 3: Provincial Barbarians...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoThere’s a word for this great pride of Lions – Remarkable!
From NICK CAIN at Eden Park, Auckland Unapposed: Jordie Barrett scores the All Blacks’ second try Lethal: Owen Farrell kicks a...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoSlammin’ Sam finds true form in the end
Setting example: Captain Sam Warbuton got stronger throughout the series PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA Back in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoFaletau came of age, going toe to toe with Read
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Consistently brilliant: Taulupe Faletau IT’S been one hell of a series and no-one involved...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoCrying shame there’s no fourth Test to show how great Lions could be
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Not enough time: Rhys Webb had more to offer WHAT a whirlpool of emotions it was on the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 8 years agoWow, what an epic as Lions hold their nerve!
From NICK CAIN IN Aukland OWEN FARRELL explained how he had kept cool to land the 47 metre penalty that earned...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoPub talk
Breakfast in the local… a light-hearted look at how the Lions unite the country You wouldn’t say there was an air...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoShane Williams: Sexton and Farrell are certain to get better and better playing together
It was a privilege to be in Wellington to watch this thriller of a game; it was right up with the...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoSame players trusted by Lions ahead of Series decider
The British & Irish Lions have named an unchanged starting line-up and bench for the decisive third Test against New Zealand...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions fans recogniseItoje is the real deal
LIONS STAR MAN Our hero: Fans mob Maro Itoje after the victory PICTURES: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S RATINGS 1. MAKO VUNIPOLA...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions prove they have stomach for the battle
That was more like it: Taulupe Faletau JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK To beat an All Blacks side that have...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWarburton returns for Lions in Wellington
Sam Warburton will captain The British & Irish Lions against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Tour...
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/ 8 years agoLions will improve when key partnerships mature
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN With two big wins under their belt, the Lions looked to have...
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Features
/ 8 years agoBank on Sam to make up distance like a champion
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW On a wintry Sunday evening late last summer, a bedraggled figure put his...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoGreat eight rule in the rain as Lions get confidence lift
From NICK CAIN at Rotorua International Stadium Maori All Blacks 10pts Try: Messam 12 Conversion: McKenzie 13 Penalty: McKenzie 22 British...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoLions must learn how to ‘walk in’ those try chances
Will start: George North has no real challenger at present JEREMYGUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE…EVERY WEEK Guscott Lions Test team: Halfpenny; Watson,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoO’Mahony set to get a battlefield commission as captain
Missed out: Jamie Heaslip BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Sport still has that irresistible ability to surprise. Three months ago, when England played...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoLions sweat on Owen Farrell’s fitness ahead of Test series
OWEN FARRELL faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoO’Mahony to lead the Lions against the Maori
Peter O’Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. The...
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Featured
/ 8 years agoWonderkid Sam ready for big Test to prove solution at No7
Sam Underhill, the most talked about player yet to be capped by England, is determined to prove he has substance to...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWonderkid Sam ready Test for big to prove solution at No7
By NEALE HARVEY SAM UNDERHILL, the most talked about player yet to be capped by England, is determined to prove he...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 8 years agoFaletau’s the clear pick of a sub-standard side
Physical: Alun-Wyn Jones PICTURE: Getty Images NICK CAIN’S LIONS RATINGS 1. JOE MARLER Did not seize the initiative in the scrum...
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/ 8 years agoWarburton fit to lead Lions in tour opener
Sam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening match against...
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/ 8 years agoSize didn’t matter in 1971, just pure ability
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW When they line up for the first Test, the Lions’ backs will be...
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/ 8 years agoHaskell on track for a Hollywood ending!
By NICK VERDIER LIONS tours usually include a fairytale story along the way and Welsh legend Scott Quinnell reckons the 2017...
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/ 8 years agoWarburton declares himself FIT for Lions tour
British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton says he is fully fit and ready to “crack on” for the New Zealand...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoInjured Lions’ Players Should Have Time on the Field
Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It’s frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans....
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoDon’t rely on just kids, this tour will be tough
No token gesture: Gethin Jenkins merits tour place PICTURE: Getty Images Wales’ Tests with Tonga and Samoa this summer are vitally...
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Shane Williams
/ 8 years agoAlun Wyn and Justin deserved places in PRO12 XV
IT WAS great to see two Welsh players in the Guinness PRO12 Dream Team named this week, but I thought it...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWarburton: Lions have weapons to strike fear
SAM Warburton has hailed Stuart Hogg and George North as the “X-factor” men who can put the frighteners on the All...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoThese All Blacks aren’t invincibles that they are cracked up to be
Nick Cain says Lions coach Warren Gatland is the man to convince his squad Kiwis are beatable Nick Cain By the...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoWarburton: I’m ready now to captain this side again
Captain Sam Warburton on form, fitness and accepting the honour to lead the Lions’ challenge in New Zealand Sam Warburton became...
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British & Irish Cup
/ 8 years agoThis can be when North becomes a true great
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND We could see some of the best rugby ever to be played on this Lions...
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/ 8 years agoSam Warburton “humbled and proud” to be Lions captain again
Sam Warburton has been confirmed as the British & Irish Lions captain for the second Tour in a row. Warburton will...
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/ 8 years agoOFFICIAL: British and Irish Lions squad announced
The British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand this summer has been announced today. For the second successive tour, head...