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Sam Peters

An award-winning sports journalist and media campaigner with almost two decades experience working across national newspapers, Sam spearheaded The Mail on Sunday's Cudlipp Prize shortlisted “concussion in rugby” campaign. In 2014 he was short-listed for sports journalist of the year at the Press Gazette Awards and was subsequently named one of Rugby World's 50 most influential figures in rugby. Sam began his journalism career at the Press Association before moving to Hayters Teamwork. He has subsequently written for, among others, The Sunday Times and The Mirror and is author of two books.

14 Articles
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Making a head start

Progressive Rugby want to help the sport deal with the head injury crisis but will anyone listen?

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
24 Feb 2021, 2:03
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Under the spotlight

Under fire Eddie Jones has reverted to type for the Italy game among calls of conservatism

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
11 Feb 2021, 14:24
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Ticking time bomb

Neil Spence's legal case against the game's authorities is leading to more players coming forward

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
22 Dec 2020, 10:54
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Opportunity knocks

Harrowing real-life stories from former professionals should force rugby into swift action

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
11 Dec 2020, 10:25
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Moral courage

Dan Leo's tireless campaign has shone a light on the need for leadership within the English game

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
06 Dec 2020, 3:01
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Prime suspect

Fans are focusing on Leicester's 'sell-out' yet turning a blind eye to Amazon's TV deal

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
04 Nov 2020, 11:10
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The heat is on

Premiership Rugby has endured an annus horribilis and changes to their governance must be afoot

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
11 Oct 2020, 3:42
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Seeing the light

Rugby has protected its assets for too long, it needs to open up to survive and thrive

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
29 Sep 2020, 12:18
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Size matters

The onus in professional rugby is based purely on brawn, but at what cost?

Sam Peters
Sam Peters
02 Sep 2020, 11:41
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