Voted ‘Best Teenager in the World’, Sam has had a tremendous three years at the Bulls and is already an International. His rise has been meteoric and he is an automatic choice for the Bulls, either at Prop or in the Back Row. His strong running and fierce tackling are well known and he is already being talked about as one of the best players in the game. He made his Gt. Britain debut against the Kiwis in 2007 and played for England against France last season before an injury meant him undergoing a shoulder reconstruction which ruled him out of the Centenary World Cup.
Sam's late father, Mark Burgess was also a professional Rugby League player with Nottingham City, Rochdale, Dewsbury and Hunslet. His brother Luke Burgess plays for the Rhinos and younger twin brothers Thomas and George are both professionals with the Bulls.
He made his debut against Leeds in 2006 and after a highly successful debut season with the Bulls, Sam was awarded the Senior Academy Player of the Year Award by the club. In 2007 Sam established himself as a first team regular and such was his progress he was called up for the Great Britain Train on Squad for the 2007 Test Series with New Zealand, and was named as Young Player of the Year in Super League. Sam also played in the centenary match between the All Golds and Northern Union when he was awarded the Man of the Match.
He made his Great Britain debut against New Zealand in the First Test in October 2007, scoring a try and represented England against France in 2008 before succumbing to the injury that was to keep him out of the England World Cup Squad.
Bulls Career details to end of 2008 season:
Apps 32, Sub 30, Tries 13, Goals 5, Points 62
Sam Burgess is sponsored by Edward Foster & Son