Ashton hails ‘remarkable’ Robinson

ENGLAND boss Brian Ashton has led the tributes to “remarkable” Jason Robinson, after handing him his 50th cap in a World Cup semi-final.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2007 - 01:00
Andrew Baldock

Robinson, keeping with tradition for England players who reach the half-century milestone, is set to lead out the world champions against host nation France on Saturday night.

With the 33-year-old poised for retirement from England duty after the tournament, a sell-out 80,000 crowd at Stade de France will acclaim one of rugby’s most exhilarating talents.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training and Media Conference First start of campaign for Sam Monaghan in Ireland's Aviva showpiece
Energia AIL Awards Night 2026 AIL winners St Mary's and UL Bohs pick up individual awards
Ulster v DHL Stormers - United Rugby Championship Iain Henderson hit with three-game ban, misses Ulster's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao
CourtsRugbyPlace: EnglandPlace: Stade de FrancePlace: LancashirePlace: BathPerson: AshtonPerson: RobinsonPerson: Brian AshtonPerson: Jason RobinsonPerson: JasonPerson: Mike CattPerson: Mathew TaitPerson: Andy FarrellPerson: Andrew SheridanPerson: Mark ReganPerson: VickeryPerson: Lawrence DallaglioPerson: Nick EasterPerson: Martin CorryPerson: Lewis MoodyPerson: Jonny WilkinsonPerson: Andy GomarsallPerson: David EllisPerson: Shaun PerryPerson: GomarsallPerson: WilkinsonPerson: EllisPerson: JonnyPerson: Bernard LaportePerson: Serge BetsenPerson: Olivier MilloudPerson: Lionel BeauxisPerson: Frederic MichalakPerson: David SkrelaPerson: Damien TraillePerson: Clement PoitrenaudEvent: World CupEvent: 2003 World CupOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: WallabiesOrganisation: MarseilleOrganisation: HarlequinsOrganisation: LeicesterOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: Les Bleus
<p>Clayton McMillan: “Emotion is always going to be part of Munster Rugby. It's in the DNA but I don't know if it's sustainable to be able to rely on that over such a long season." Pic: ©INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon</p>

Clayton McMillan: Just making URC play-offs would not satisfy Munster

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited