Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton signs WRU central contract

Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has ended speculation about his future by signing a Welsh Rugby Union National Contract.

Warburton's salary will be paid by the WRU but he will continue to play for Cardiff Blues and will be released for games outside his Wales duties at no cost to the region.

"I am delighted to commit my future to Welsh rugby," Warburton said.

The WRU said the agreement was "a triumph in the best interests of all Welsh rugby."

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