"Unfortunately, after a long period of rest and rehabilitation the decision to retire from rugby has been made with my health and wellbeing as a priority as my body is unable to give me back what I had hope for on my return to training,” Warburton said on Wednesday. Second-half tries from man of the match Jamie Roberts, who scored from close range, and George North, who scored a virtuoso try in which he beat four tacklers, sealed the win, with Duncan Taylor’s late try bringing Scotland to within four points of Wales. “We had to work really hard for that win, but then we weren’t surprised by that after the way Scotland played in the World Cup,” said the flanker.

Sam Warburton retires: Wales and British and Irish Lions captain ends career, aged 29. "To my amazing wife Rachel and my close family and friends who have endured the emotional rollercoaster of playing professional rugby, I am so lucky to have such a fantastic support network and loving family to help me get through all the testing times. All rights reserved.

Among his career highlights were captaining Wales to the 2012 Six Nations title with a Grand Slam and leading the 2013 Lions to a series win over Australia - the tourists’ first Test series success in 16 years. He finishes with a record that he should be extremely proud of and should look back on his career with huge pride. "Lastly, to all the many fans, with whom I've shared some fantastic memories with, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all your support. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. I hope they too can take some pride from my career.”, Wales and Lions coach Warren Gatland: "His leadership, attitude and demeanour along with his performances have placed Sam up there as one of the best and most respected players in the world. British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has retired from rugby at the age of 29 – an announcement that stunned Wales and the wider rugby world. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. "I cannot thank the Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff Blues enough, who have gone beyond the call of duty, in providing the support I received to help me get back on the field, for which I will be forever grateful.”. "I think he just believes a lot in his team and England are stronger than us, so it's normal. “Our kick chases were very slack, but Scotland put real pressure on us in defence.

Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. "Eddie Jones I think is a great coach, obviously he is trying to motivate his squad after Scotland," said Parisse. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles.

The list is an indication of the alarmingly physical nature of modern rugby, and the retirement of one of the sport’s stars in his twenties should be a wake-up call to the authorities that something needs to be done to reduce the brutality of the sport.
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", Sam Warburton retires as the most successful Lions captain in history, Warburton led the Lions to a series draw against New Zealand in 2017 and victory over AUstralia four years earlier, Warburton captained the Lions against Australia and New Zealand, Gataland paid tribute to Warburton's character off the pitch, Warburton is Wales' most-capped captain (Getty). Without the faith he had in me and his unwavering support I would never have had the career I was able to pursue. I thank you so much for supporting my dreams and aspirations.

Spanish coronavirus mutation blamed for Europe’s second wave, Sam Warburton retires: tributes for Welsh rugby star. "There are so many people who helped me along the way from schoolteachers, coaches, friends and family. “We did some really good things but then we let in a couple of soft tries. "As one chapter finishes, another begins, which I'll enter with the same level of passion and determination as the last.". Dog lovers are being encouraged to enter snaps and video clips of their dogs in an effort to win the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’, which will be selected by the Welsh former international rugby union player.

"It is hugely disappointing that Sam has retired from the game,” Gatland said.
Two years ago website Wales Online listed his 20 major injuries, which included “a plate inserted into his jaw, two knee operations, two shoulder surgeries and… an 8cm tear in his hamstring and various episodes of shoulder nerve damage”.

The winning score, a try by French fullback Maxime Medard after he beat replacement flanker Tommy O’Donnell to go over under the posts, came in the 70th minute after a long series of scrums on the Irish line.

To look back on my career, I'm extremely proud of what I managed to achieve. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Fittingly, Warburton’s final match will always remain the thrilling third Test decider against the All Blacks last summer, which ended in a 15-15 draw and secured the Lions’ first ever series draw in New Zealand, having never beaten them. We put in a far better performance that that today and after half-time we managed to slow them down with our defence and get on the front foot.”. Scotland were disappointed to miss out once again, New Covid lockdown rules for England: what you can and can't do from Thursday, Beauty salons to close again: What England's new lockdown rules mean for your appointments, Blue Wall MPs in talks to direct donor funds away from Tory HQ, Biden set to focus on EU at expense of ‘special relationship’, A glimmer of hope in sight for a world that is in flux, Wales beat Scotland 27-23 at the Millennium Stadium to go second in the Six Nations behind France.

Credit to Wales, who played well and never gave up, but we’ve got to look at ourselves.

“Scotland certainly don’t deserve to be nil wins from two. His leadership, attitude and demeanor along with his performances have placed Sam up there as one of the best and most respected players in the world. Copyright © Dennis Publishing Limited 2020. Since skippering the Lions to their memorable drawn series against the All Blacks 12 months ago in New Zealand, Warburton has been battling serious knee and neck injuries that required surgery. “Scotland defended really well,” said Jamie Roberts. US election 2020 polls: who is going to win - Donald Trump or Joe Biden?

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