Rugby star Sam Warburton signs with Crowd Network for new podcast

The former Wales captain is the latest big-name signing to join Crowd Network’s Crowd Sports division.

Crowd Sports was recently launched to make sport-focused shows and content with big names in sport.

Two-time British and Irish Lions skipper, Warburton will be working with the Crowd team, led by Creative Director Tom Fordyce and Head of Sport Rob Roberts-Facey, to develop a new podcast due for release in January 2023.

Tom Fordyce, Creative Director at Crowd Network, celebrated Warburton joining the division: “It’s great to have Sam join us for the next stage of our expansion. With all that he has achieved in sport and the gift he has for taking us fans inside the elite world, he’s exactly in the Crowd Sports sweet spot.

“We’ve followed Sam’s development into an outstanding broadcaster and believe we’ve come up with the perfect concept to showcase his insights and expertise.

“This is a podcast for anyone who loves sport, but it’s about so much more – how we can get the best from ourselves, how we should deal with adversity, how we can bring out the best in those around us.

“As with all Crowd Sports shows, we will be building a community around Sam’s podcast, taking him to fresh audiences and establishing a long-term brand. Every aspect of the project has been fun and rewarding, which is exactly how a good podcast should be.”

Sam Warburton said: “When Crowd came to me with this idea, I knew it was the one for me. Leadership is something which has always obsessed me, and to share my experiences with others has been both rewarding and fascinating.

“I knew of Crowd’s reputation from their other sports shows and their track record, and they’ve been fantastic to partner with. We can’t wait to release our show into the world.”