Jonny Wilkinson rugby player
Jonny Wilkinson rugby player

Jonny Wilkinson

25th May 1979 1.78m/89kg Fly Half

Rugby World Cup 2023 in numbers

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Here, PA looks at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the World Cup 4 –...

The 2023 Rugby World Cup in numbers

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France on September 8. Today, Ultimate rugby takes a look at some of the numbers behind the tournament’s history. 10 – This is the 10th staging of the...

Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...

Kyle Sinckler: Watching England in World Cup final was massive motivator for me

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kyle Sinckler was inspired to play for England by the 2003 World Cup final – despite being forced to miss Jonny Wilkinson’s drop-goal in order to study maths.   Sinckler was 10 years...

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job.  Jac Morgan looks set to be named as Wales captain for the Rugby World Cup. The 23-year-old Ospreys flanker led Wales in two of their...

Michael Young Joins Toulon as World Cup Joker

8 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Club Toulonnais is pleased to formalize the arrival of the experienced English scrum half: Michael Young, as Joker World Cup. Michael Young began his professional career with the Newcastle Falcons...

England's Best RWC Warm-Up Wins

9 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ahead of England’s Summer Series matches this August, we take a look back at some of their most memorable RWC warm up wins.     England concluded their RWC preparations with a heavy...

RWC2015 Throwback: England will not beat Australia - Lewis Moody

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody has declared England are not "good enough to beat Australia" in their must-win Pool A clash. Having lost to Wales on Saturday, hosts England face Australia -...

Grégory Alldritt voted 2023 EPCR Player of the Year

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Stade Rochelais No 8 and captain, Grégory Alldritt, has capped off an outstanding EPCR season by being voted as the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.   A leading light in the Stade...