He’s been there and done that. The Lions were 54-7 winners against the Western Force in Perth today. It was in the second half where Andy Farrell’s men stretched their lead, with the score 21-7 at the break, and it was also 7-7 after the home side responded immediately to a first-minute try. Last week […]

9 months ago

“I don’t think any 10 really lit it up this weekend.” Sam Warburton and John Barclay were in the BBC studios to select their Lions sides after the first round of the Six Nations. Welshman Warburton is a two-time Lions captain – in 2013 and 2017 – and regarded as one of the best players […]

1 year ago

“An absolutely brilliant team, and a joy to watch” Sam Warburton believes Ireland are good enough to do what no side has ever managed in the history of the ‘Home’ Nations, Five Nations or Six Nations – win three outright titles in a row. Ireland clinched back-to-back Six Nations titles, on Saturday, after defeating Scotland […]

2 years ago

“That’s why it was so crushing for them at the World Cup, but they’ve responded really well.” Sam Warburton has insisted Ireland are the best team in rugby, despite South Africa retaining their World Cup trophy just over three months ago. Ireland defeated Wales 31-7, on Saturday, to remain on course to retain their own […]

2 years ago

“I thought James Lowe was superb.” Following Ireland’s weekend win over South Africa, it took Sam Warburton to put into words what many in and around Andy Farrell’s squad must have allowed themselves to think. Ireland have now won 28 of their last 30 Test matches, stretching back to February 2021, picked up two Triple […]

2 years ago

“I’m a bit more risk averse so that is why I like Johnny Sexton.” Sam Warburton is picking a France star for his Player of the Championship but has seven Ireland men in his Six Nations team of the tournament. The former Wales and Lions captain was tasked, along with John Barclay, in selecting his […]

3 years ago