England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has agreed to a contract extension with French club Toulon in a move that may jeopardise his chances of making the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
Jonny Wilkinson led a last gasp effort by Toulon at home to overcome Welsh opponents Ospreys who had dominated the game's earlier play. While at the RDS in Dublin, Leinster defeated Racing-Metro with an impressive five try win.
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson inspired Toulon to a 28-16 comeback win over title-holders Clermont on Saturday. Earlier, Racing-Metro moved to first place in France's Top 14 after a 51-20 defeat of Bourgoin.
Toulon slumped to their second home defeat in as many games on Friday, losing 36-31 to Racing-Metro, despite a commanding performance by England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson.
England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson marked his return from injury with a drop-goal reminiscent of the 2003 World Cup final as he led Toulon to an impressive 13-3 win away to European Cup finalists Biarritz on Friday.
A host of new international players have joined England's Jonny Wilkinson for a place in the sun this summer, confirming the Top 14’s status as rugby union’s richest and most competitive league.
England coach Martin Johnson has picked fly-half Toby Flood ahead of Jonny Wilkinson for the final game of the Six Nations at the Stade de France, where the Red Rose will hope to spoil France's grand slam party.
Ahead of each Six Nations weekend, FRANCE 24’s anchor and keen rugby player, Mark Owen, takes a look back at some of the key moments in the European game. Today: Last year’s ‘Le Crunch’ brings back horrible memories for French rugby fans.
Jonny Wilkinson's Toulon face a daunting task away to Clermont, French rugby's perennial runner-ups, knowing full well that every point will matter in the race to clinch the sixth and last qualifying spot for the play-off stage of the Top 14.
England coach Martin Johnson is hopeful comebacks by fly-half Jonny Wilkinson and hooker Steve Thompson will guide an injury-wrecked Red Rose to victory over Australia in the first of their autumn Tests on Saturday.
