Zoe Aldcroft rummages around in her rugby bag and pulls out a knitted figure. “This is Jonny,” beams the Red Roses lock, ...

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.

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As the Med sparkles beneath autumn sunshine Biggar cuts a relaxed figure and is ready to talk… about England‘s overseas ...

Daley Thompson turbocharges his speed, Jonny Wilkinson fine-tunes his kicking ... The British sporting stars in England and Harlequins fly-half Smith’s corner could shine no brighter, but ...