Jonny Wilkinson

Newcastle Cancel Battle of Test No10s As Wilkinson Pulls Out
Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be rested for Newcastle's match against Danny Cipriani's Wasps

Wilkinson Out of Tour
Jonny Wilkinson needs an operation on his shoulder which will keep him out of England's tour to New Zealand

Injured Wilkinson to Miss New Zealand Tour
Rugby union: Jonny Wilkinson has been ruled out of England's summer tour to New Zealand with a shoulder injury

A Glorious Era Closes As Master of Drop Falls From Grace
Jonny Wilkinson's exclusion from the England team has changed the British sporting landscape, writes Robert Kitson

Wilkinson the Scapegoat As Cipriani Steps Up for England
Six Nations: Jonny Wilkinson will start on the replacements bench after Danny Cipriani was called in to replace him at fly-half against Ireland

England Axe Out-of-form Wilkinson
Six Nations: Danny Cipriani will make his full England debut against Ireland on Saturday after Jonny Wilkinson was dropped

England Drop Wilkinson for Ireland Clash
Six Nations: Danny Cipriani will make his full England debut against Ireland on Saturday after Jonny Wilkinson was dropped

The Day Wilko Went From Hero to Zero
Paul Rees: Jonny Wilkinson is less than half the player who took England to the summit in 2003

Jonny Swings Low As the Cipriani Clamour Grows
Jonny Wilkinson may have passed another points milestone, but at Murrayfield he made a full contribution to England's sterility, says Eddie Butler

Happy England Shake Off Les Bleus
Six Nations: France 13-24 England. A superb defensive display and 14 points from Jonny Wilkinson saw England win in France

Happy England Shake Off Les Bleus
Six Nations: France 13-24 England. A superb defensive display and 14 points from Jonny Wilkinson saw England win in France

Ashton Relieved But Raises New Doubts Over Wilkinson
Six Nations: After being overlooked for the captaincy, Jonny Wilkinson's place in the England side is no longer guaranteed

Thomas Holds No Grudges After Knock-out Blow at Twickenham
Six Nations: Jonathan Thomas has said it was right not to cite Jonny Wilkinson for the challenge that knocked him senseless

Vickery Injury Blow Leaves Wilkinson in Line to Lead England
Six Nations: Jonny Wilkinson may have to captain England against Italy after Phil Vickery injured his calf in training

Wilkinson No Longer the Untouchable Power at No10
Six Nations: Jonny Wilkinson is feeling the heat after his luke-warm performance at the weekend

Wilkinson Hires Alred for Private Tuition
Six nations: Jonny Wilkinson has hired discarded England coach Dave Alred for a private kicking tutorial

Jenkins Backs Wilkinson to Beat Young Guns and Put Boot Into Wales
Six Nations: Wales' kicking coach Neil Jenkins expects England to plump for Jonny Wilkinson at fly-half on Saturday

Bad Goode is a Pain in the Neck for Wilko
Rugby union: Andy Goode's nasty tackle on Jonny Wilkinson stole the headlines, but did not stop Leicester powering to a big win

Europe Next Stop As Young Cipriani Sets Course for Stardom
Rugby union: Danny Cipriani showed why he could inherit Jonny Wilkinson's England shirt as they went head-to-head

Wilkinson Blasts England's World Cup Tactics
Rugby union: Jonny Wilkinson has hit out at England's kicking game in France, saying he wants them to adopt a more expansive style

England 6-15 South Africa
Paul will be tip pity-tap pitying away here from 7.30pm. In the meantime, why not play our exciting Jonny Wilkinson Rugby World Cup game? (Note: actual game may not be exciting)

England v South Africa - Live!
Paul will be tippity-tappitying away here from 7.30pm. In the meantime, why not play our exciting Jonny Wilkinson Rugby World Cup game? (Note: actual game may not be exciting)

Wilkinson Sees Way to a Fairytale End to the Adventure
Rugby union: Jonny Wilkinson believes England can become the first side to retain the Webb Ellis trophy against South Africa.

Second Rogue Ball Incident Puts England on Their Guard
Rugby union: The England camp said a non-match ball was given to Jonny Wilkinson by mistake in two different matches.

England in Final Off Jonny's Beautiful Boot
England 14-9 France. England will defend the Webb Ellis Cup in the final after Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to victory in the Stade de France.

Wilkinson Kicks England Into the Final
France 9-14 EnglandRugby World Cup: Jonny Wilkinson's kicking put England into the final as gutsy England survived a tense thriller in France.

Upbeat Wilkinson Gives All Clear
Jonny Wilkinson is convinced he's mastered the controversial World Cup match ball and is hoping his kicking will see off the French.

Wilkinson's Arm to Give Aussies a Kicking?
Jonny Wilkinson's golden boot is nothing without his swinging arm according to scientific research on kicking techniques.

'On Current Form Australia Will Be the Overwhelming Favourites'
Rugby World Cup: Jonny Wilkinson is hopeful that he can improve on the 'stuff in my head' before the Australia quarter-final.

England Raise the Tempo With Return of the Talisman
Rugby union: Jonny Wilkinson added a familiar reassuring presence as England got their campaign back on track against Samoa, says Richard Williams.

Barkley Awaits Scan on Injured Hip As England Face Fly-half Crisis
England face major problems at fly-half ahead of Friday's Pool A match against South Africa after Jonny Wilkinson was ruled out through injury and Olly Barkley was taken to hospital for a scan on his hip.

Barkley Faces Scan on Injured Hip As Ashton Rings Changes
England face major problems at fly-half ahead of Friday's Pool A match against South Africa after Jonny Wilkinson was ruled out through injury and Olly Barkley was taken to hospital for a scan on his hip.

Injured Wilkinson Out of Opener and Doubtful for Springboks Crunch
Rugby union: Jonny Wilkinson misses Saturday's match after twisting an ankle, and England can only hope he plays against the Boks.

Wilkinson Ruled Out of England Opener By Twisted Ankle
Rugby World Cup: The tournament hasn't even begun and Jonny Wilkinson is already injured.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Takes Wheel of Sinking England Ship
Jonny Wilkinson has the dubious honor of leading a ravaged England against the Boks today.

Rugby Union: Jonny Wilkinson Will Captain England in the Second Test Against South Africa
Reshuffled side to be led by World Cup winner in tomorrow's second Test against South Africa.

Rugby Union: Forwards Ordered to Protect Wilkinson
England's forwards have been ordered to keep Jonny Wilkinson away from the contact area against South Africa.

Rugby: South Africa 58 - 10 England
Jonny Wilkinson was again injured as four late South African tries condemned England to a thrashing.

Rugby Union: He is Cruising for a Bruising But Can Wilkinson Survive?
A nation holds its breath as Jonny Wilkinson prepares to face a stern fitness test in the form of a mighty South African pack, says Robert Kitson.

Six Nations 2007: Jonny Wilkinson Will Miss England's Match With Wales
Rugby: Persistent hamstring trouble to Newcastle's most famous fly-half means Brian Ashton won't have to answer the question of whether or not to drop Jonny Wilkinon for this weekend's clash in Cardiff.

Six Nations: England Coach Brian Ashton Makes Eight Changes for Game Against France
Rugby Union: On the back of England's humiliation in Dublin, and with Phil Vickery, Jonny Wilkinson and Andy Farrell all injured, Brian Coach has rung the changes for this weekend.

Six Nations: Ireland Cry Foul Over Wilkinson Fitness Concerns
Rugby: Eddie O'Sullivan and Brian O'Driscoll suspect that England may be guilty of mind games by not declaring the full state of Jonny Wilkinson's fitness.

Six Nations: Wilkinson a Major Doubt After Injury Jinx Strikes Again
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson has 30% chance of playing against Ireland, as his injury jinx strikes again. This time it's a tight hamstring.

Six Nations: Wilkinson Injury Fear Prompts Catt Call-up
Rugby: Mike Catt has been drafted into England's squad ahead of the Six Nations clash with Ireland after Jonny Wilkinson missed training with a hamstring problem.

Six Nations: Jonny Wilkinson
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson's powers of recovery will be truly tested when he comes face to face with Ronan O'Gara next week, writes Eddie Butler.

Six Nations: Wilkinson 'unfit' for Falcons
Rugby: Newcastle coach John Fletcher has insisted Jonny Wilkinson would have played for Newcastle this weekend had he been fit.

Rugby Union: Newcastle Deny Resting Wilkinson
Falcons director of rugby John Fletcher has insisted Jonny Wilkinson is injured, and would have played this weekend if he hadn't been.

Six Nations: Newcastle Snub Andrew Rest Request for Wilkinson
Rugby: Newcastle have told Rob Andrew that they will not rest Jonny Wilkinson for their important Premiership clash with Bristol.

A Second-half Storm Was Gathering...and Then the Tempest Faded
Jonny Wilkinson and Andy Farrell were two rays of light on a grey day for the Twickenham faithful. By Eddie Butler

Six Nations: England 20 - 7 Italy
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson became the competition's all-time record points scorer but England were poor.

Six Nations: Wilkinson's Desire Spells Danger for Italy
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson has sunk Italian hopes by saying he wants to break records when he faces the Azzurri.

Jonny is Back - and He's Better Than Ever
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson was outstanding agaisnt Scotland, and more mature than he was in 2003, Eddie Butler reports.

Wilkinson and Farrell Link is Crucial
Rugby: The partnership between Jonny Wilkinson and Andy Farrell will be absolutely crucial, writes Richard Williams.

Six Nations: Ellis Returns to the Front of the Scrum-half Queue Armed With Caveats and Diplomacy
Rugby: Harry Ellis is confident he and Jonny Wilkinson can forge a successful half-back partnership, writes Mike Averis.

Six Nations: Wilkinson Says the Best is Yet to Come
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson believes the second half of his career will see him scale new heights now he has 'more composure'.

Six Nations: Jonny's Back - Wilkinson Starts for England
Rugby Union: After three years in and out of the treatment room, Jonny Wilkinson will return to action for England against Scotland.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Set for Latest Comeback
Jonny Wilkinson has been passed fit by Newcastle's medical staff and could make yet another return this weekend.

Rugby Union: Newcastle Say Wilkinson Will Miss Start of the Six Nations
Newcastle put a fly in Brian Ashton's England ointment as they announced Jonny Wilkinson will miss the first Six Nations game.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Set to Miss Six Nations Opener
Jonny Wilkinson's fitness coach says that the player is almost certain to miss England's Six Nations opener against Scotland.

Jonny Wilkinson Could Coach England
Rugby: If, heaven forbid, Jonny Wilkinson never plays for England again, shouldn't we make him the national coach, asks Simon Hattenstone.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Hit By New Injury
Jonny Wilkinson has been ruled out until Christmas after damaging a kidney against Bristol last Friday.

Wilkinson Gone Until November With Medial Ligament Injury
Rugby Union: Where have we heard this one before? Jonny Wilkinson faces another spell on the sidelines.

Rugby Union: Biggest Challenge Ahead Says Wilkinson
A revitalised Jonny Wilkinson believes that his days as the perennial English patient are finally over.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson and Farrell in Elite England Squad
Andy Robinson stuck to the tried and tested, recalling Jonny Wilkinson and rugby league convert Andy Farrell to England's elite national squad.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson on Course for Autumn Caps
The last time Jonny Wilkinson played for England, Clive Woodward had never watched a game of football in Preston, but he may be back in November.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Returns With a Flourish to Lead Newcastle's Charge to Safety
Newcastle 32 - 21 Sale: Jonny Wilkinson came on at half-time, transformed his team and the match, walked off intact, and in so doing, answered just about every question asked of him.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Picks Up Another Injury
Another week, another injury for Jonny Wilkinson. This time the fly-half has suffered an acute injury to an abductor muscle.

Rugby Union: Robinson Plans for Six Nations Without Barkley and Wilkinson
England will begin their Six Nations campaign knowing they will be without Olly Barkley of Bath and the Falcons' Jonny Wilkinson.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Out Until After Christmas
Jonny Wilkinson yesterday underwent a hernia operation that will keep him out of action until after Christmas.

Wilkinson Injured Again
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson is out until Christmas after undergoing a hernia operation.

Rugby Union: Exclusive Interview With Jonny Wilkinson
Two years on from England's World Cup triumph, persistent injury has made Jonny Wilkinson a more mature person, he tells Donald McRae.

Rugby Union: Newport-gwent 11 - 38 Sale
Charlie Hodgson's commanding 18-point haul suggest he may finally be about to emerge from Jonny Wilkinson's shadow.

Rugby Union: Robinson Rules Out Early Call for Wilkinson and Dallaglio
World Cup heroes Jonny Wilkinson and Lawrence Dallaglio will have to prove their fitness and form before being considered for England recalls.

Rugby: Wilkinson Back in Hospital
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has suffered a fresh fitness blow after being diagnosed with suspected appendicitis.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Fit for Return to Ranks
Jonny Wilkinson has insisted he will be fit for the start of the Premiership season after recovering from his injury "hell".

Wilkinson Out As Injury Toll Mounts
Rugby: Sir Clive Woodward has received further bad news after Jonny Wilkinson and Gavin Henson were ruled out of the remainder of the tour.

Depleted Lions Abandon Training
Rugby: Lions Tour: Jonny Wilkinson and Gavin Henson have been ruled out of Saturday's third Test between the Lions and New Zealand in Auckland.

Hodgson Ready to Step Up to the Throne of Troubled Wilkinson
Rugby: With Jonny Wilkinson almost certainly out of the final Test, Charlie Hodgson is the form player of the potential replacements.

Wilkinson Clings to Tour Hope
Rugby: Lions tour: Despite Sir Clive Woodward ruling him out, Jonny Wilkinson insists he still wants to play in the final Test against the All Blacks.

Wilkinson Ruled Out of Final Test
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson is set to miss the final Test of the Lions tour amid fears for the rest of his career.

Lions Tour: Tourists Defy Storm Warning
Rugby: The media's focus on Jonny Wilkinson has allowed the Lions' forwards to prepare in virtual peace for the first Test.

Rugby Union: Wilkinson at Centre of a Gamble
Sir Clive Woodward's decision to pick Jonny Wilkinson at inside-centre for Saturday's first Test is typically perverse.

Woodward Trusts in Wilkinson and England
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson will play inside centre against the All Blacks on Saturday in a Lions team dominated by Englishmen.

Lions Tour: Wilkinson Still Can't Shake the Rust As Test Team Takes Shape
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson struggled in his first start of the New Zealand tour as the Lions beat a bellow-strength Wellington.

Jonny Wilkinson Has Dashing Rival
In Charlie Hodgson and Jonny Wilkinson, Andy Robinson is fortunate to have two such accomplished fly-halves, says Richard Williams.

Rugby Union: Newcastle to Field Jonny Wilkinson's Brother Mark at Fly-half.
Newcastle will field Jonny Wilkinson's brother Mark at fly-half in their Zurich Premiership match at home to Leeds on Sunday.

Stephen Bierley on Jonny Wilkinson Being Named Bbc Sports Personality of the Year
December 15: Jonny Wilkinson, to the surprise of absolutely nobody, became the 50th BBC sports personality of the year.

Gaelic Footballer's Fans Try to Topple Jonny Wilkinson By Rigging Sport Poll
England's World Cup hero, Jonny Wilkinson, is being challenged by a Gaelic footballer in an internet campaign designed to rig the public vote for the BBC's sports personality of the year award. A circular email originating in Ireland is urging sports fans around the world to vote for...

Paul Macinnes: Jonny Wilkinson and Changing Notions of Masculinity
Paul MacInnes: A rugby superstar's introspection and sensitivity is turning traditional sporting machismo on its head.

What Does the Jonny Wilkinson Stance Mean?
He clasps his hands, he stares, he scores. We've seen it many times in the Rugby World Cup - but what does the Jonny Wilkinson stance mean? Richard Williams explains.