Sam Burgess
Born: December 1, 1988 (age 35)
Height: 6' 5" (196cm)
Weight: 18st 4lb (116kg)
Hometown: Dewsbury
Sports Mole has 138 articles about Sam Burgess. Articles 1 to 40:
On This Day: Sam Burgess ends unhappy spell in rugby union
The cross-code convert played at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
Nov 5, 08:37
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.
Oct 2, 08:53
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.
Oct 2, 08:07
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.
Jul 13, 17:28
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.
Feb 19, 10:29
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.
Oct 17, 07:48
Sam Burgess ruled out of Great Britain tour with shoulder injury
The 30-year-old may require surgery.
Oct 8, 15:04
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.
Nov 27, 09:18
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.
Dec 1, 23:15
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.
Oct 27, 12:01
Sam Burgess named England captain for upcoming Four Nations tournament
Sam Burgess is named England captain for the upcoming Four Nations tournament.
Oct 17, 13:35
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.
Oct 10, 12:50
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.
Nov 26, 16:09
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.
Nov 24, 19:53
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.
Nov 14, 16:19
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.
Nov 11, 17:22
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.
Nov 11, 08:06
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.
Nov 10, 22:19
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.
Nov 10, 19:28
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.
Nov 10, 18:02
Scotland back-row David Denton leaves Edinburgh to join Bath
Bath announce the signing of Scotland back-row forward David Denton from Edinburgh.
Nov 10, 15:05
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.
Nov 10, 02:13
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.
Nov 8, 10:33
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.
Nov 6, 08:56
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.
Nov 5, 22:45
Report: Sam Burgess leaves Bath
Widespread speculation claims that England international Sam Burgess is leaving Bath to return to the Sydney Rabbitohs.
Nov 5, 16:09
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.
Nov 3, 17:08
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.
Nov 1, 18:26
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.
Oct 29, 08:39
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.
Oct 13, 12:30
Interview: Former England international Austin Healey
Following England's early Rugby World Cup exit, Sports Mole speaks to Austin Healey about the potential ramifications.
Oct 13, 08:43
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.
Oct 12, 23:00
Preview: England vs. Uruguay
Sports Mole previews the Rugby World Cup match between England and Uruguay at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 9, 00:14
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.
Oct 6, 12:36
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.
Oct 5, 09:22
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.
Oct 1, 21:46
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.
Oct 1, 11:53
Report: Jonathan Joseph to return against Australia
Jonathan Joseph will return for England against Australia in Saturday's crucial World Cup game at Twickenham.
Sep 30, 18:03
Gordon D'Arcy slams naive Sam Burgess
England were punished for the naivety displayed by Sam Burgess in the loss to Wales, according to former Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy.
Sep 30, 14:09
