About Sam Payne
Born 1971. Sam Payne is an Australian rugby union player.
Samuel John Payne (born 11 November 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby union player who played as a scrum-half. He competed in the Super 12 for the NSW Waratahs, as well as overseas with Brive in France and Northland in New Zealand.
Payne, born in Tamworth, New South Wales, grew up on a Walcha farm and was educated at The Armidale School.
Payne was capped in seven Test matches for Australia across 1996 and 1997. For his appearances in 1996, Payne was the favoured scrum-half to George Gregan, who sat on the interchange bench.
Payne represented Australia at the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens, with the team losing the final to New Zealand.
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Who is Sam Payne?
Australian rugby union player
When was Sam Payne born?
Sam Payne was born on 11 November 1971.
What is Sam Payne's occupation?
Sam Payne is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Sam Payne?
Sam Payne is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Payne. https://biography.guide/sam-payne/
MLA: "Sam Payne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-payne/.
Chicago: "Sam Payne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-payne/.
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