Sam Burgess
Rugby League Player, 2014 World Cup Winner
A professional rugby league player, known for playing as a forward. Represented South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL). Contributed to the team’s victory in the 2014 NRL Grand Final. Played for England in the Rugby World Cup and was instrumental in reaching the final of the tournament in 2013. Transitioned to rugby union, where also played for Bath and represented England at the international level.
Won the 2014 NRL Grand Final with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Played in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup final
Represented England in rugby union
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