Wilkinson ruled out of Six Nations games

England boss Andy Robinson was tonight reeling from the worst possible blow to his Six Nations plans – losing World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.

Sun, 09 Jan, 2005 - 15:49

England boss Andy Robinson was tonight reeling from the worst possible blow to his Six Nations plans – losing World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson.

The injury-jinxed superstar will miss England’s opening two games next month, against Wales in Cardiff and France at Twickenham.

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

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

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

Jared Payne 4/8/2026 Keith Earls backs 'voice of reason' Jared Payne to succeed at Munster
Luke Jacobson 18/7/2026 All Blacks aim to iron out scrum weaknesses v Sharks
Matt Brown 8/8/2026 'They've got two nights to put the hand up': Munster women's fly-half role up for grabs
CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: CardiffPlace: FrancePlace: TwickenhamPlace: Millennium StadiumPlace: ItalyPlace: ScotlandPlace: New ZealandPlace: Kingston ParkPerson: WilkinsonPerson: Andy RobinsonPerson: Jonny WilkinsonPerson: RobinsonPerson: Clive WoodwardPerson: Mike TindallPerson: Will GreenwoodPerson: Richard HillPerson: Martin CorryPerson: Charlie HodgsonPerson: Henry PaulPerson: Mike CattPerson: Stuart AbbottPerson: Ollie SmithPerson: Jamie NoonPerson: Olly BarkleyPerson: Jason RobinsonPerson: JonnyPerson: Rob AndrewPerson: Dave WalderPerson: Matt BurkePerson: Martin JohnsonPerson: Lawrence DallaglioPerson: Neil BackPerson: CorryEvent: Six NationsEvent: Heineken CupEvent: World CupOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: NewcastleOrganisation: PerpignanOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: LionsOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: Newport Gwent DragonsOrganisation: CanadaOrganisation: South Africa
<p>Munster's Maeve Óg O’Leary, Caitriona Finn and Ellen Boylan celebrate after the game against Leinster last weekend. INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

Munster teammates' coaching transition 'unreal' says Maeve Óg O’Leary

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