Jonny Wilkinson was today appointed, or perhaps annointed, as England's new rugby union captain for the three November Tests. The move has long been seen as the Newcastle fly-half's destiny.

South Africa came to Twickenham desperate to win, with their tour going off the rails, when Jannes Labuschagne was sent off after just 23 minutes for a dangerous tackle on Jonny Wilkinson ...

Former England number eight Nick Easter hails Fin Smith's defensive ability and highlights a similarity between World ...

We just had a five-night family holiday there and while we all had a beautiful time, international travel always throws up ...

When Fin Smith admitted he grew up idolising Jonny Wilkinson it was widely assumed the England legend was the inspiration for ...

I don’t see any reason that he can’t be as good as Jonny Wilkinson was in his prime. Smith had looked nervous in the opening minutes against France but became more confident as the game went on.

“I don’t see any reason that he can’t be as good as Jonny Wilkinson was in his prime. “I have been impressed with him ever since he joined Northampton Saints from Worcester Warrior ...