He capped a brilliant 2003 for England by kicking the drop goal that won the World Cup for England, beating great rivals Australia in Australia on November 22, 2003.
He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's New Years Honours List and the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2004 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Rugby Union.
He made his debut for the English rugby team at the age of 18.
He was awarded the 2003 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
He was awarded the 2003 International Rugby Board (IRB) International Player of the
Year.
Son of Phil Wilkinson and Philippa Wilkinson of Corbridge, Northumberland, England. Brother of Mark Wilkinson.
Currently in Australia with the England Team for Rugby
World Cup 2003. (October 2003)
On the road back from a groin injury. Playing for the
Newcastle Falcons in England. (May 2006)
Currently playing for Toulon in the French Top 14 competition. (August 2009)
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Rugby Union. He lives in Hexham, Northumberland, England.
Can speak French fluently, from his time playing Rugby in France.