Sam Burgess left Bath to rejoin the South Sydney Rabbitohs on this day in 2015, ending his brief stint in rugby union. Burgess became a dual-code player after leaving the Souths and signing for Bath in 2014, making his debut for the Premiership team in November the same year. Sam Burgess swapped codes to play for Bath (David Davies/PA)Then, after 12 months as a union player, Burgess confirmed he would be returning to the NRL with the Souths on a three-year contract. “I want to thank everyone at England and Bath for some great memories over the last 12 months,” Burgess said. “I must thank Bath especially for granting my release to return home to my family, who I have missed more than I could have imagined.

Source: The Herald November 05, 2022 06:15 UTC