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3 unusual facts about Jason Robinson


Jason Robinson

After the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Robinson wrote an autobiography entitled Finding My Feet: My Autobiography published by Coronet Books.

He was one of only four players to have started both the 2003 and 2007 RWC Finals, the other three being Jonny Wilkinson, Ben Kay and Phil Vickery.

It was reported in 1995 that Robinson was offered a 4-year deal worth a record £1.25 million by the Australian Rugby League to play down under for the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the end of the 1997 season.


Belle Isle, Leeds

The England international rugby league players Garry Schofield, Jason Robinson and Sonny Nickle and the philosopher Paul Crowther also grew up there and were pupils at Belle Isle Primary School.

Craig Innes

The world side included high-profile British Test players Gary Connolly and Jason Robinson who had signed contracts promising to eventually join an ARL club.


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