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Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards admits he is not surprised Sam Warburton has decided to retire from rugby union at the age of 29.

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions back-row Michael Owen joins the tributes to Sam Warburton, a man he regards as a national treasure. The post ‘The greatest of all Welsh forwards’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Few players are as loved across the rugby world as Sam Warburton, who today announced his retirement from the professional game. The post Sam Warburton: The Smiling Warrior appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Sam Warburton calls it a day while teams are named ahead of the Super Rugby Qualifiers. The post Rugby Union Today: Sam Warburton retires appeared first on Planet Rugby.

St Helens can put one hand on the League Leaders' Shield with a derby victory over second-placed Wigan at the DW Stadium on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports Arena from 7.30pm.

Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland underlined the club's desire to keep Sam Warburton as a part of the organisation.

Ahead of the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens which kicks off in San Francisco this weekend, here is a look at a classic final from 1997. The post VIDEO: Fiji win 1997 RWC Sevens appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Wasps summer arrival has shed just shy of a stone in weight and his back to his optimal size for the new Premiership season

From media outlets to former players and pundits, see how Twitter reacted to the news that Sam Warburton has retired from professional rugby. The post Twitter reacts to Sam Warburton retirement appeared first on Planet R...

Reaction from around the game as former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Sam Warburton retires from rugby...

Wales coach Warren Gatland says Sam Warburton was "one of the best and most respected players in the world".

The Hurricanes and Chiefs meet for the second time in a week in a highly-anticipated Super Rugby quarter-final at Westpac Stadium. The post Preview: Hurricanes v Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Legendary flanker calls time on his career before reaching the age of 30

Cardiff Blues, Wales and British and Irish Lions great Sam Warburton has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 29.

'He's got a big future in the game' says Hartpury head coach Mark Cornwall of one of the quintet

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal is refusing to pay a fine of €75,000 for homophobic comments made during last year's Champions Cup. The post Mourad Boudjellal defiant in face of EPCR fine appeared first on Planet Ru...

Brumbies back Andrew Smith has confirmed his retirement from rugby, finishing a career that saw him also play for Munster and Montpellier. The post Retirement call from Andrew Smith appeared first on Planet Rugby.

We're here again! Wigan versus St Helens and it's a derby this year between the best Super League has to offer.

Leicester prop Ellis Genge will only return in 2019 after undergoing surgery on a knee injury suffered on international duty in the summer. The post Ellis Genge to miss rest of 2018 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the team line-ups ahead of the Super Rugby quarter-finals with the action kicking off in Wellington. The post Team Tracker: Super Rugby quarter-finals appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Openside flanker Sam Cane will make his return for the Chiefs in Friday's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Hurricanes in Wellington. The post Sam Cane returns for Chiefs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Hurricanes prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in Friday's quarter-final against the Chiefs in Wellington. The post Jeff Toomaga-Allen to hit 100 for Hurricanes appeared first on Planet Rug...