Sam Warburton @samwarburton_ Twitter profile

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

2 years

I see you ‘flame thrower’ @GabbyLogan and I raise you….. 🔥 💨 😂

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@samwarburton_

6 years

I never in a million years expected this much support. I cannot put into words how much it means to me. Reading all the lovely messages has been genuinely overwhelming. It’s been an emotional 24hrs, but confirms that the rugby family we are in is amazing 😊

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3 years

Parenthood: I never drank coffee until I had 1 child, and I never drank alcohol until I had 2! Happy Saturday 🙌😂🥃

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Sam Warburton

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4 years

Welcome Max James Kennedy-Warburton 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦😍

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

BBC: ‘Sam, act neutral’. Me: ‘No problem!’ Well done to all at @WelshRugbyUnion . Simply amazing!! 🏆 😃

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Players are fans as much as anyone else. They sacrifice time with family, risk of significant injury, enormous pressure and all to make our country and fans proud and happy. PS - Liam Williams is a modern day great and iconic Wales player - end of debate 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@WelshRugbyUnion

3 years

*Full Time - Online Abuse* The players are proud to represent their country and their jersey. The abuse players are receiving has to stop. This is a tiny example of the abuse just one player received last night ⬇︎ #BeKind #FullTimeAbuse

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Thanks for all the messages. Crazy to think that many people are watching a documentary about my family and I. Can’t reply to everyone, but I’m reading all your messages and feeling genuinely overwhelmed with all the support. Thanks! 😊

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6 years

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Sam Warburton

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2 years

Perks of playing number 7 for life after rugby. Can dig massive holes in rapid time for the kids on the beach! 🙌😂

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

4 years

I’m absolutely thrilled and honoured. Thanks so much to the @WelshRugbyUnion for giving me the opportunity. I’ll guarantee I’ll do my very best, and can’t wait to work with such a talented group of players and management. Thanks for all your kind messages - been overwhelming! 👍

Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@WelshRugbyUnion

4 years

ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales announce defence coach duo. Byron Hayward rejoins WRU as defence coach. @samwarburton_ joins as technical advisor defence/breakdown

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Sam Warburton

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2 years

Stunned at the news and passing of Eddie Butler. Thoughts with his family. What an amazing contribution to rugby and broadcasting. A privilege to have played and co-commentated with his voice. RIP Eddie 🙏

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@samwarburton_

5 years

Roads are pretty quiet this morning on my dog walk. Presuming most of the country are still over the limit 🍻! Well done @WelshRugbyUnion 👊🏉

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

How Sunday’s should be spent with the family feeding our babies 👶 🐶🍼

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@samwarburton_

5 years

What a win @WelshRugbyUnion !!Turnover from @SanjayWills at the end was incredible. Also, I think I’m going to get a @rhys_patch tattoo on my arm! Well done @AlunWynJones on 130 caps - quite remarkable. 🐉 🔥 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏉

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

7 years

Thanks for all the extremely kind messages. Amazing honour to captain the @lionsofficial again. Squad looks very very strong! #AllForOne 💪👊🏽

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

7 years

So it's going to the wire again! Thanks to all fans who have been incredible. See you in Auckland next week 😊 @lionsofficial

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Absolutely awesome @GeraintThomas86 ! Thoroughly deserved, and couldn’t happen to a nicer guy #Legend 🥇 🚴‍♂️

Tour de France™

@LeTour

6 years

💛💛💛 #TDF2018

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3 years

What a crazy game. Never seen anything like it. Gutted for the Welsh boys and there’s still a chance of a title! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Sam Warburton

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4 years

I’ll support Max in whatever decisions he makes in life, but some things he won’t have a choice! He insisted on having @GarethBale11 honest 😂 @SpursOfficial #COYS

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Sam Warburton

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6 years

How good were @WelshRugbyUnion !! Well done boys. Proud to be Welsh! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐉🏉😃

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1 year

Despite knowing his fate, Doddy Weir was an absolute hero and inspiration in adversity and his legacy will be immense. An amazing man. Thoughts are with his family and friends. @DoddieWeir5 🙏 RIP

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4 years

How’s your touch? 😉🎥🏉 @WelshRugbyUnion #1 Ballboy and Waterboy 😂

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7 years

It has been a privilege to be part of this special @lionsofficial group. Thanks for the incredible support for the team #AllForOne

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@samwarburton_

2 years

Injured 😂

Guinness Men's Six Nations

@SixNationsRugby

2 years

Describe @samwarburton_ in 𝗢𝗡𝗘 word.

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@samwarburton_

5 years

This is awesome. It’s nice to be nice! 👍

Nick Harvey

@mrnickharvey

5 years

The world’s going to shit but here’s Robin van Persie restoring faith in humanity.

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

7 years

Toughest part of the whole tour was leaving this little one. So glad to have my little girl back ❤️

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

2 years

I got an idea. Give him Play Doh 👍

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@YourAnonNews

2 years

She says "That is adorable" No. It's disgusting.

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

When you see it, you see it 👃

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@samwarburton_

4 years

Thank you! I think people may have mistaken me for @George_North 😂

Guinness Men's Six Nations

@SixNationsRugby

4 years

You can't keep him away from the action... @WelshRugbyUnion 's very overqualified waterboy @samwarburton_ gets a huge reception from the Welsh crowd! #WALvITA #GuinnessSixNations

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

2 years

5 Irish wins Vs NZ in last 8 games. Andy Farrell as Defence coach and more recently as head coach. Lions beat New Zealand for a test in 2017. Andy Farrell defence coach. England beat NZ in 2012. Farrell as defence coach. I’ll let you do the math! Great coach, and record! 👏

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

The best I have ever seen Scotland play. Enjoy the moment @StuartWHOGG_ . Saw quite a few potential @lionsofficial test players on that performance! 👏

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

4 years

Who said lightning doesn’t strike twice? Trying to take ball boy skills to a new level! 😂 Can see more behind the scenes footage later today on Gwlad Gwlad on WRU TV @WelshRugbyUnion .

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Who wore it best? 😂 @BBCSport

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Congratulations to John Inverdale on his retirement from @bbcsport . Here’s myself and John at his local rugby club and this picture is extra special because it’s one of the only pictures you will ever find when I have a beer in my hand! One of the best broadcasters out there🙌

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Match day lunchbox on on point! #dadlife

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

9 years

What a roller coaster journey. Support been absolutely amazing and I thank you all so much. It has made this RWC very special. #CymruAmByth

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

3 years ago today I started my dream job 😍 Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter. Long may having laughs, digging endless holes in beaches, cuddles at night and asking me as the soft parent for chocolate continue!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

What a fantastic Autumn campaign @WelshRugbyUnion . Massive well done to all. I hope they get the praise they deserve. Let the momentum snowball into 6 Nations. Well done boys!! 👊🏉

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Sam Warburton

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5 years

13 years ago today we watched the crappiest film in the world, but started the best relationship and friendship! 😍

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

It’s taken 3 days and 2 bags of sweets to get this picture on holiday. She’s playing hard to get already. Long may it continue! ❤️

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Sam Warburton

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4 years

It’s a shame there’s no crowds because he would have got a 60,000 standing ovation. We will all be doing it from our living rooms! Welcome home @GarethBale11 🙌

Tottenham Hotspur

@SpursOfficial

4 years

Bale. Is. Back. Welcome home, @GarethBale11 😍 #BaleIsBack ⚪️ #COYS

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Sam Warburton

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2 years

Congratulations to one of our countries greatest athletes. Been a privilege to watch him excel on the world stage and represent Wales so proudly. 100, not out 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👊. Proper legend @GarethBale11

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6 years

Special day with the family to receive my OBE. A moment I’ll never forget! 😊🎖 @ Buckingham Palace

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@samwarburton_

3 years

Just 3 old timers having a coffee! ☕️ @ShaneWilliams11 @Jamiehuwroberts

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Congratulations to @WelshRugbyUnion on a hard fought win. World cups are about winning rugby and the boys did a great job. Congratulations to Dan Biggar on MOM #class

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8 years

Thanks for well wishes. All ok 😊👍 well done @EnglandRugby . Thanks to all support for the team. Never taken for granted.

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@samwarburton_

4 years

And people ask why I got a big nose! 😂

Guinness Men's Six Nations

@SixNationsRugby

4 years

One moment you'd show the grandkids @samwarburton_ ? 🗣️ "I did a super low tackle on Manu Tuilagi. He was going for the line about five metres out...few people stop him from five metres out. Technically, that was probably the best tackle I've ever made." What an epic tackle!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

I’m delighted to finally announce my new book OPEN SIDE – A book on leadership and the real emotional and physical challenges of being a professional rugby player. I hope you enjoy! Find out more and pre-order here: #openside

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Real shame for AWJ and Tipuric. Feel for both players as rugby can be so cruel but both already achieved what only most can dream of. Huge Congratulations to @Jnavidi who I think will be awesome in SA! 👊 🦁

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

7 years

It's that time of year again! Pop down to @tenovuscancer Rhiwbina for my @lionsofficial and @cardiff_blues kit! Ready from 4pm today!!😊👍🏉

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

1 year

How it started Vs How it’s going! #DadLife #BestJob 3 little ones and a dog - we’re done! 🙌 Lily ❤️

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

4 years

Massive thanks to the @WelshRugbyUnion for the opportunity and privilege to work with the national team over the last 12 months. I’ve decided to move away from coaching but sincerely wish all the players and staff all the best of luck for the forthcoming internationals 😊👊

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Never thought being an ordinary guy from Wales I’d ever be #3 in the @thesundaytimes best sellers list. Thank you so much to everybody who’s supported the book. I honestly can’t thank you enough! 😊

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6 years

❤️❤️❤️❤️ @cardiff_blues 😁😁😁😁😁 🥇🏆👏👏👏👏👏👏!!!!!!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Great game @Jnavidi . Been immense this campaign. Well played!! 👏🏻

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Thank you @SpursOfficial . New kit looks great! #COYS

Tottenham Hotspur

@SpursOfficial

6 years

Congratulations on a fantastic career, @samwarburton_ . 👏 Enjoy your retirement. 👍 #COYS

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Credit where it’s due... @taulupe was outstanding today 👏 Da iawn 👊🏉

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Tonight, 9pm @BBCOne Wales. If you don’t like rugby, no worries, you may like Labradoodles instead! 🐶😂 #SamWarburtonFullContact

BBC Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@BBCWales

5 years

"I've been asked if I'd still be playing if I wasn't captain and if I'm being brutally honest, the answer might be yes." Don't miss this deeply personal and revealing film @SamWarburton_ : Full Contact Tonight, 9pm @BBCOne Wales

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5 years

Woke up nervous today! Win or lose, very proud of our @SpursOfficial boys! Cometh the hour, cometh the man 👊 #COYS

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Thanks so much. What an absolute honour and dream to have been a player for the @lionsofficial #DreamsDoComeTrue

British & Irish Lions

@lionsofficial

6 years

. @Samwarburton_ at his inspirational best! #ThanksWarby for your incredible contribution to the Lions jersey.

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

2 years

For what it’s worth - I think Dan Biggar has been brilliant as a captain. No 10. is the most judged / pressurised position in Wales - and for 14 years he’s been proving some people wrong and proving all team mates right Grand Slams ✅ RWC Semi ✅ Captain ✅ Lions Test Starter ✅

BBC ScrumV

@BBCScrumV

2 years

"For me this is one of my best victories in a Welsh shirt" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏉

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8 years

The whole squad have made the country immensely proud and all return heroes anyway. Well done @FAWales #TogetherStronger ⚽️

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

I’m sticking to my prediction. I thought @WelshRugbyUnion would win today by 2 points. And if they won, I think it gives them the confidence, momentum, belief and the route to the @rugbyworldcup final. I’m not backing down 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥 #CymruAmByth @TimesSport

Times Sport

@TimesSport

5 years

"If Wales beat Australia then I genuinely think they can reach the World Cup final. That is how important this match is." In his latest column @samwarburton_ explains how Wales can beat Australia - and gives his prediction... #AUSvWAL #RWC2019

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

#dadlife 😍

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

What an opening weekend of @SixNationsRugby rugby. I think England have reminded us all, that whilst many aspects of the game are vitally important, we play a collision sport, where aggressive defence, contact area and pure physicality wins games!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

The most Welsh photo I could take on this mornings walk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh flag ✅ Cardiff Castle ✅ Daffodils ✅ Ledley is also Welsh! 🐶✅

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Too early? 🤔🎄 #DaddyPig

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@samwarburton_

6 years

Watching Peter Pan with the fam! 👨‍👩‍👧😊 🐶

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Saturdays used to be getting psyched up, nervousness, and going through some pain for 2 hours, now.....love it! 😍 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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@samwarburton_

2 years

The best carrying performance I’ve seen from a @WelshRugbyUnion pack in a long time. Hats off to the players and coaching staff who would have been under immense pressure all week to deliver the goods. Enjoy this one then onto Twickenham 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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@samwarburton_

3 years

Genuinely cannot wait to see the game later. Yesterday proves nobody knows what will happen exactly. Let’s see who rocks up! 👊💥

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Well done @WelshRugbyUnion for picking up 5 points. Big game @George_North showing us he’s still boss on the big stage. Congratulations @cubbyboi on a very well deserved first cap 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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@samwarburton_

5 years

Right, Welsh bias hat off. Wales have been awesome first half ! 💪

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Sam Warburton

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5 years

I hope there’s young back rowers watching @ITVRugby 1/4 final of England Vs Australia. Can’t help but admire all four flankers. Absolute top class 👏

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3 years

I can tell I’m turning 33 soon. Ditched Love Island and now I’m buzzing to watch Strictly and Great British Bake Off 😂🙌

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Sam Warburton

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2 years

A genuine privilege to be working at the Munster v Toulouse game. Rugby at its very best. Couldn’t have asked for more drama, neither more effort from both sets of players. Munster fans were absolutely magnificent 👏 Congratulations Toulouse 🏉 @btsportrugby

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

Thanks to everyone who shared the missing dog post. She was found and back where she’s happy! 😃👍

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@samwarburton_

7 years

👀 @SpursOfficial ⚽️😂

All for Rugby

@AllForRugby1

7 years

Nice bit of skill from Wales captain Sam Warburton here! #SkillSchool

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5 years

#WorldMentalHealthDay It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous, anxious, stressed, whatever it may be. We are all human! For me, family, health and time are the most important things, and often the things we take for granted. Whoever’s in your ‘family’ enjoy time with them 😊

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Sam Warburton

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7 years

Great game to be involved in yesterday. Hugely disappointing after everybody gave it their all. Congratulations @EnglandRugby . Wales fans👏🏻👍

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

9 years

Wow, thanks to every single person for your kind messages. Still work to do but fantastic game and immense support as always. Cymru Am Byth!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Anyone who has played with @gethinjenkins1 can’t ever deny he’s one of the greatest players you could have shared a jersey with. Congratulations on a stunning career.

Cardiff Rugby

@Cardiff_Rugby

6 years

Gethin Jenkins to retire from rugby after Zebre clash

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

6 years

Brilliant shot @DanSheridan2012 👌👏🤕

British & Irish Lions

@lionsofficial

6 years

📸 This award- winning shot by Lions photographer, @DanSheridan2012 captured the moment so eloquently and brought supporters inside the Tour. #WorldPhotoDay

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3 years

John Dawes OBE. Captain of the 1971 @lionsofficial only ever win in New Zealand and a @WelshRugbyUnion Grand Slam 71’ captain. Coached Wales to four Five Nations titles including 2 Grand Slams and 4 Triple Crowns! Oh yeah, also coached the Lions in 1977 Proper Legend. RIP. 🙏

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

9 years

Congratulations @Nigelrefowens on your appointment to referee #RWC2015 final. Well deserved! 🏉👏🏻

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6 years

You’ve sadly completely missed the point. 1. Encourages the jackal due to attack committing less players (turnovers essential to the game) ✅ 2. Increases amount of attacking players on their feet ✅ 3. Will emphasise technique and efficiency of 1st arriving cleanout ✅

Stuart Barnes

@SBarnesRugby

6 years

What to ponder over breakfast or a pint

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Saving it for the big one! 🧥 Good luck @WelshRugbyUnion ! @BBCSport @TMLewin 🏉 #DelBoyCoat @WelshDalaiLama 😉

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Sam Warburton

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8 years

Wearing my @FAWales shirt with pride tonight! Boys have done awesome already. Make history!! #TogetherStronger ⚽️👊🏽

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Happy birthday to the more intelligent, better golfer, more OCD, skilful, better chest and angrier of the Warby twins! 😂🍰 @BenWarburton_

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

Friday 1st March @BBCWales 9pm ! 😬

BBC Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@BBCWales

5 years

"He's one of these guys that you'd follow into battle." @SamWarburton_ : Full Contact Friday, 9pm @BBCOne Wales

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Sam Warburton

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6 years

My bad! I don’t like losing!!! 😂😂

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Sam Warburton

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7 years

What an absolutely stunning win from the @scarlets_rugby . Massive congratulations. Huge performance👊🏽🏉Flying the flag for Wales 🐉

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

3 years

👏👏 @AllBlacks

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@samwarburton_

5 years

Lovely way to spend my 5th anniversary thanks to @LandRover_UK 🎾 Happy Anniversary to my amazing wife. She’s my best career move to date!

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Sam Warburton

@samwarburton_

5 years

In dedication to my daughter on her birthday, @SW7_Testimonial will be funding the whole of child line in the UK for today in hope that every child can have the chance to lead an amazing and supportive life. @NSPCC_Cymru @hywelpeterson @NSPCC

NSPCC Cymru/Wales

@NSPCC_Cymru

5 years

Today @samwarburton_ is funding all 12 #Childline centres across the UK to mark his #OneUnforgettableDay . Money he has raised during his testimonial year will cover the cost of running this vital service for 24 hours and will help hundreds of children. Thank you Sam.