Jonny Wilkinson believes he can be fit and ready in time for the Six Nations in February, as continues to recover from a dislocated knee. The Newcastle fly-half has been out since September and watched on as England suffered heavy defeats in the Autumn tests. However, despite the losses, Wilkinson believes Martin Johnson is still [...]
Wilkinson set to miss Six Nations
Jonny Wilkinson looks set to miss out on the Six Nations after it was revealed his dislocated knee will take longer to heal than first anticipated. The doctor who operated on the England fly-half initially believed he had a 90% chance of being fit and ready for the start of the competition in February. However, [...]
Jonny injury ‘upsetting’ – Johnson
Martin Johnson says he was tremendously upset to hear of yet another injury setback for Jonny Wilkinson, as the Newcastle Falcons man gears up for another long stint on the sidelines. The England fly-half dislocated his knee in the match against Gloucester last week and will be out of action for up to 4 months. [...]
Wilkinson out for 4 months
Jonny Wilkinson will miss 4 months of rugby after dislocating his knee, but should be back in time for the Six Nations in February. The England fly-half has already had the surgery he needs and is now recovering ahead of the lengthy rehabilitation process. It is a disappointing setback for Wilkinson after he impressed on [...]
Wilkinson reclaims Premiership crown
Jonny Wilkinson reclaimed the title of all time leading points scorer in the Premiership after helping Newcastle to a 17-3 win at home to Bristol. The England fly-half scored two conversions and a penalty to take his tally to 1,486 points and overtake former Leicester man Andy Goode. Bristol coach Richard Hill was unhappy with [...]
Jones delighted with Saracens victory
Eddie Jones, the director of rugby at Saracens was delighted with his side’s 44-14 victory against Newcastle Falcons. Jonny Wilkinson continued his good form with 9 points but was unable to prevent Falcons slipping to a heavy defeat. Jones meanwhile, believes that Saracens are playing the kind of rugby that will win games as it [...]
Jonny stars in return to side
Jonny Wilkinson said he was just happy to be back in action after destroying Northampton with the boot in Newcastle’s 32-22 victory. The returning Wilkinson scored 2 penalties, 5 drop-goals and a conversion to finish with a 22 point haul, his late 5th drop goal denying Northampton a bonus point. After game the England fly-half [...]
Wilkinson misses out on season opener
Jonny Wilkinson has been left out of the Newcastle Falcons squad for their first game of the season against Sale. The England fly-half is still recovering from shoulder surgery and hasn’t played in any of the Falcons’ pre-season games. England Under-18 fly-half Rory Clegg will be handed his debut and Newcastle director of rugby Steve [...]
Jonny in-line for Newcastle return
Newcastle Falcons are confident that Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for the start of the new season, as he continues to regain fitness after shoulder surgery. The 29-year-old fly-half needed the operation to repair cartilage and remains certain that he will be ready for the season opener against Sale on September 7th. Steve Bates, the [...]