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 [...]
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 [...]