Warburton commits to Welsh RU

Captain Sam Warburton has become the first Wales player to sign a central contract with the Welsh Rugby Union.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014 - 17:06

Captain Sam Warburton has become the first Wales player to sign a central contract with the Welsh Rugby Union.

The 25-year-old flanker, who skippered the British & Irish Lions to glory in Australia last summer, was due to be out of contract with the Cardiff Blues in the summer.

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