Ed Jackson rugby player
Ed Jackson rugby player

Ed Jackson

2nd Dec 1988 1.93m/110kg Openside Flanker

Ed Jackson: The quadriplegic with Everest in his sights

3 years ago by Rugby Dump

Three years ago, Ed Jackson suffered a freak accident which left him with a serious spinal injury and, subsequently, paralysis. Now, the former player is reaching new heights in an inspiring endeavour...

2017/18 PRO14 Awards Winners

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

PRO14 Awards for the 2017/18 season were handed out at the Season Launch Party at the Argyle Street Arches in Glasgow last night (Monday) where 10 winners were recognised along with the line-up for the...

The Rumour Mill

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With all European clubs preparing for the 2018/19 season we take a look at the latest transfer rumours doing the rounds.   Jackson on a number of Shortlists A number of reports have linked former...

Inspirational story of Ed Jackson's fight with paralysis after nightmare accident

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

In April of this year, Dragons number 8 Ed Jackson suffered a debilitating spinal injury in a freak swimming accident, diving into the shallow end of the pool. This amazing video highlights his enormous...

Ex-Dragons player Jackson walks for first time since breaking neck

6 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Footage shows former Dragons back-rower Ed Jackson walking for the first time since breaking his neck.

Ed Jackson: il giorno che mi ha cambiato la vita

6 years ago by onrugby.it

L'ex terza linea dei Dragons parla del grave incidente dello scorso aprile: voglio tornare a camminare L'articolo Ed Jackson: il giorno che mi ha cambiato la vita sembra essere il primo su On Rugby.

'The biggest elation was seeing my toe wiggle' - Ed Jackson fights to walk again

6 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Rugby player Ed Jackson broke his neck diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool - here he charts his recovery.

Player ratings - Ireland vs Japan

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cian Healy – 7/10 Very solid at scrum time, consistently driving the Japan pack backwards. Made a really good impact with ball in hand and got through an impressive amount of work at the breakdown...

Matt Hampson Foundation: Collection for Ed Jackson

6 years ago by Newport Gwent Dragons Official

The Matt Hampson Foundation is raising money for Dragons Star Ed Jackson. The Foundation provides advice, support and treatment to those suffering serious injury.

Bath Rugby's Tom Ellis is called into England Rugby training camp

6 years ago by Bath Chronicle

England have called in 20 players for a training camp and an unexpected Bath Rugby names has been included.The group will assemble at the Lensbury Hotel in Teddington, London, this Tuesday to Thursday...