Marcus Smith commits future to Harlequins
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarlequins have today announced that fly-half Marcus Smith has committed his long-term future to the club. ✍️ 𝕀𝕥'𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕧𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕖𝕟...
Jonny Wilkinson & Gregor Townsend react to THAT impossible try in 2007
5 years ago by Rugby DumpEngland World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson joined Scotland rugby head coach and former International Gregor Townsend sit down with Jim Hamilton to reflect on some of their most iconic appearances in the...
Rugby’s top ten heroic feats
5 years ago by Rugby WorldFormer England fly-half Stuart Barnes reflects on standout acts – on and off the field – in the sport’s historyTop ten: Jonny Wilkinson is greeted by England fans after the 2003 final (Getty Images)Former...
Jonny Wilkinson's iconic performance that ripped Ireland apart in 2002
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2002 Jonny Wilkinson demonstrated his world class skillset with a scintillating performance against Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham.
Toby Flood leading Newcastle revival in Jonny Wilkinson mentoring role | Gerard Meagher
5 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s legendary No 10 mentored Flood in mid-2000s; now Flood is elder statesman at Premiership’s surprise packageAmid the cluster of young English fly‑halves coming to prominence this season,...
The red card hit on Jonny Wilkinson which ended a Springbok career at Twickenham
5 years ago by Rugby DumpDuring the Springboks’ Autumn tour in 2002 South African lock Jannes Labuschagne received a straight red card for a late challenge on England star Jonny Wilkinson at Twickenham.
Rugby's dementia crisis – podcast
5 years ago by The GuardianIn 2003 Steve Thompson helped England win the World Cup, playing a part in one of the most memorable endings to a match. Now aged 43, he finds he has no memory of the match at all – and has been diagnosed...
Huge personal milestone for Farrell as England claim Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the pulsating conclusion to the Autumn Nations Cup on Sunday, England captain Owen Farrell kicked himself into an exclusive club of legends of the game. The 29 year-old became the sixth...
Georgia have chance to show they belong in Autumn Nations Cup | Matthew Janney
5 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones has said Georgia have ‘the strongest pack in the world’ and they head to Twickenham eager to prove a pointI remember watching Georgia play England at the 2003 Rugby World Cup at my local...
One Year Ago Today: England 12-32 South Africa
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne Year ago today, South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time. Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they were down and...
