Sam Payne

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.^[1]

Sam Payne

Full name	Samuel John Payne
Date of birth	(1971-11-11) 11 November 1971 (age 53)
Place of birth	Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	176 lb (80 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 1996–2001 NSW Waratahs () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1996–1997 Australia 7 (5)

Payne, born in Tamworth, New South Wales, grew up on a Walcha farm and was educated at The Armidale School.^[2]

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.^[3]

Payne represented Australia at the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens, with the team losing the final to New Zealand.^[3]