Sam Burgess
Born: December 1, 1988 (age 36)
Height: 6' 5" (196cm)
Weight: 18st 4lb (116kg)
Hometown: Dewsbury
Sports Mole has 139 articles about Sam Burgess. Articles 1 to 40:

Hull KR 10-8 Warrington Wolves: Resilient Robins reach first-ever Grand Final
Hull Kingston Rovers advance to the 2024 Super League Grand Final with a gritty 10-8 victory over Warrington Wolves at Craven Park.
179 days ago

On This Day: Sam Burgess ends unhappy spell in rugby union
The cross-code convert played at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
4 years ago

Sam Burgess steps down from Rabbitohs coaching role amid misconduct allegations
Sam Burgess' lawyer, Mark O'Brien, has strongly denied all accusations contained in the lengthy article which ran in The Australian on Friday.
5 years ago

Investigation launched over allegations of misconduct against Sam Burgess
Accusations about domestic violence and illegal drug use have been made against the 31-year-old in an Australian newspaper.
5 years ago

Wilfried Zaha thanks fans, Sam Burgess turns to coaching - Monday's sporting social
Former England rugby league captain Sam Burgess was pictured coaching at his last club South Sydney Rabbitohs on Monday.
5 years ago

Son Heung-min is not the first sports star to play through the pain barrier
The South Korea international was nursing a broken arm as he completed 90 minutes for Tottenham at Aston Villa.
5 years ago

England surprise as Eddie Jones drops George Ford, names Owen Farrell at fly-half
Eddie Jones makes key tactical changes for quarter-final against Australia.
5 years ago

Sam Burgess ruled out of Great Britain tour with shoulder injury
The 30-year-old may require surgery.
5 years ago

Burgess: Egos led to England's 2015 World Cup crash
England became the first World Cup host nation to make a pool stage exit when they crashed out early in 2015.
6 years ago

Sam Burgess upbeat despite Sean O'Loughlin absence
Sam Burgess believes that England can deal with the absence of key players in the Rugby League World Cup final against Australia.
7 years ago

Australia battle to opening win over England at 2017 World Cup
Australia overcome a valiant effort from England to register an 18-4 victory over Wayne Bennett's side in the opening game of the 2017 World Cup.
7 years ago

Sam Burgess named England captain for upcoming Four Nations tournament
Sam Burgess is named England captain for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
8 years ago

Sam Burgess named in England squad for Four Nations tournament
Sam Burgess is named in the England squad for the Four Nations tournament, three years since his last appearance.
8 years ago

Sam Burgess's return to South Sydney Rabbitohs stalls
Sam Burgess's return to South Sydney Rabbitohs is reportedly stalled by the NRL as the club would breach the salary cap if they do not offload some players.
9 years ago

Report: Wasps, Worcester Warriors offer contract to Leicester's Manu Tuilagi
Wasps and Worcester Warriors offer Manu Tuilagi a contract worth over £500k per year, according to reports.
9 years ago

George Ford: 'Sam Burgess let Bath down'
George Ford criticises Sam Burgess's decision to leave Bath and rugby union after only one year to return to Australia and rugby league.
9 years ago

RFU's Ian Ritchie: 'No embarrassment over Sam Burgess rugby union exit'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says that Sam Burgess's decision to return to rugby league after a year in rugby union is not "embarrassing" for England.
9 years ago

Sam Burgess: 'I needed to leave rugby union to play with passion and heart'
Sam Burgess suggests that he wanted to leave rugby union in order to play with "passion and heart" again.
9 years ago

George Ford: 'Bath players sacrificed a lot for Sam Burgess'
Bath fly-half George Ford backs club captain Stuart Hooper for refusing to allow Sam Burgess the chance to address his teammates before switching back to rugby league.
9 years ago

Mike Brown: 'Trust in England teammates is gone'
England full-back Mike Brown claims that his trust in his teammates is "completely shot" following stories leaked in the wake of their Rugby World Cup exit.
9 years ago

Bath head coach Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess didn't have stomach to see out contract'
Bath head coach Mike Ford says that Sam Burgess did not have the "stomach" to see out his contract.
9 years ago

Scotland back-row David Denton leaves Edinburgh to join Bath
Bath announce the signing of Scotland back-row forward David Denton from Edinburgh.
9 years ago

Sam Burgess: 'My heart was not in rugby union'
Sam Burgess admits that his heart was not in rugby union as he made the decision to rejoin NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs after just one year with Bath.
9 years ago

Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess left Bath Rugby too early'
Mike Ford questions Sam Burgess's decision to switch codes back to rugby league, insisting that the England international still had plenty to offer at Bath Rugby.
9 years ago

Bath confirm Sam Burgess has left to rejoin NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs
Bath confirm that Sam Burgess has left to rejoin NRL side South Sydney Rabbitohs after spending just 12 months with the rugby union club.
9 years ago

Sam Burgess cites family reasons behind return to rugby league
Sam Burgess admits that family reasons were the key element behind his decision to return to rugby league after one season in rugby union.
9 years ago

Report: Sam Burgess leaves Bath
Widespread speculation claims that England international Sam Burgess is leaving Bath to return to the Sydney Rabbitohs.
9 years ago

Bath expect Sam Burgess to stay in union amid links with rugby league return
Bath head coach Mike Ford is adamant that Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player amid reports that he is keen on a return to rugby league.
9 years ago

Report: Sam Burgess code switch back on after talks with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sam Burgess will reportedly meet a high-ranking National Rugby League official to discuss a return to South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9 years ago

Sam Burgess 'decides to stay at Bath after considering rugby future'
Bath head coach Mike Ford reveals that Sam Burgess will stay at the club after considering whether or not to switch back to rugby league.
9 years ago

Austin Healey: 'No way back for Stuart Lancaster'
Stuart Lancaster should be sacked as head coach of the England rugby team following their disappointing World Cup campaign, Austin Healey tells Sports Mole.
9 years ago

Interview: Former England international Austin Healey
Following England's early Rugby World Cup exit, Sports Mole speaks to Austin Healey about the potential ramifications.
9 years ago

Steve McNamara tips Sam Burgess for rugby league return
England coach Steve McNamara is confident that Sam Burgess will return to rugby league once again in the future.
9 years ago

Preview: England vs. Uruguay
Sports Mole previews the Rugby World Cup match between England and Uruguay at the Etihad Stadium.
9 years ago

Sam Burgess not in England squad for final Rugby World Cup match
Sam Burgess loses his place in the England squad for the hosts' final Rugby World Cup match against Uruguay on Saturday.
9 years ago

Billy Vunipola denies making claims about rumoured disharmony in England camp
Billy Vunipola denies reports that he made "negative" comments about the alleged disharmony in the England camp during the Rugby World Cup.
9 years ago

Preview: England vs. Australia
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both teams as England and Australia prepare for Saturday's crucial Pool A clash at Twickenham.
10 years ago

Jonathan Joseph returns for England, Sam Burgess drops to bench for Australia clash
Jonathan Joseph returns from injury for England's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Australia, replacing Sam Burgess at centre.
10 years ago

Report: Jonathan Joseph to return against Australia
Jonathan Joseph will return for England against Australia in Saturday's crucial World Cup game at Twickenham.
10 years ago