England's greatest ever winger? Jason Robinson's world-class rugby moments
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- čas přidán 25. 11. 2020
- Steps, pace, agility, England's 'Billy Whizz' Jason Robinson had it all.
We look at the winger's magical moments at the Rugby World Cup including his most memorable tries and footwork.
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It is a great compliment to Jason that I think this compilation hugely undersells his talent.
Agree. Good, but...
There's a different JR tribute video on youtube titled Gamechanger or gamechangers. Really good
Probably cos they can only use World Cup footage. Misses all the other England games outside WC and his Sale Sharks games.
As a South African i used to fear, but admire Robinsons brilliance when England played the Boks. You could not give this guy any space or he would tear your defense apart. Huge respect.
And full respect back to you for how you dominated us in last year's final ,played us off the park 1-15
@@neilbates7347 thanks Neil. I guess it was always going to be tough for the England guys to replicate their feat against the ABs. SA supporters agree that they have rarely seen the All Black's demolished like England did to them in the semis. We were just happy that you guys could not repeat the performance in the final 😁😁. And what an awesome final it was.
Kolbe is probably the closest thing to Robinson since Shane Williams. Nothing is more exciting to watch than a speedster with magic feet.
@@neilbates7347 the referee had a lot to do with it. I'm still bitter about it 😭 Not a good final to watch. Should have had Nigel Owens running the show.
@@pushthetempo2 The referee? You could just as well blame the moon: England were dismantled and destroyed. Biggest loss in a RWC final
I will never ever get tired watching the legendary Jason Robinson.
Me neither.
The best rugby player we have ever had. He won glory in both league and Union. A legend
His first step was ridiculous. Can't think of a comparison.
I asked Jamie Noon, England centre, who the fastest player he ever faced was. jason Robinson he replied, without hesitation.
If he played soccer he'd be up there with Maradona & Pele, all time great on every level.
He was more exciting at 15. One of the few English players who hasn’t been afraid to counterattack by actually running; that came from his league background. Class.
Absolutely. Abit like chris ashton aswell. His support and counter attacking play came from his league upbringing.
Nah better winger with Lewsey at 15
@@harrybrown1513 Arschhh
No way … he might have been a better highlight reel at 15. But he was better on the wing with Lewsey at 15.
Got a bit too targeted with high balls at 15, and wasn’t as good at cutting a line as Lewsey was.
Lewsey 15 Robinson 14 greenwood 13 tindall 12 Cohen 11 👌
As a young South African boy I loved watching Jason play. He had such a cool magical way of running, short leg movements, but very explosive. Also a very humble player IMO.
Will always remember his try against Australia from the Rugby 08 intro.
The streets won't forget that try
Legendary ❤️
Will also never forget being able to out pace most people jogging with Robinson in that game
And the 99 acceleration. Lol
Hope EA can see that we want another Rugby
There were only 3 rules to beating England back then:
1) Always win your lineouts
2) Keep your defense 1 on 1
3) Never let England pass the ball to Jason Robinson
All 3 very much easier said than done. 😄
When you look back at that England team they were just monsterous all over the pitch they barely had one weak player in any position anywhere
3 rules
No. 3 X 3.
That's all you needed.
One of the greatest players to ever play the game, loved watching him run with ball in hand
Super strong, Super Fast low centre of gravity, a sidestep to twist your blood, and an all round great bloke.. Legend of both codes. Live long and live large Billy Whizz
That smaller frame but 100% power is such a hard thing to stop when it's going. Incredible man
From a South African: Jason Robinson was fantastic player, gentlemen and shining example of what English rugby could be. We have so much respect for him! Bryan Habana has also mentioned several times that he looked up to him as his hero.
It just shows rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes, Jason Robinson didnt let his size get the better of him as he used his speed agility and technique to get the better of the opponents. Definitely one of Englands great player in both codes. Thank you Sir for the moments.
He was and still is immensely strong too
As a French kid in 2007, you don't know how much I cried after the semi final against England.. Although, Jason Robinson is a legend of the sport, and even if it brings back sad memories, have to admire the talent this guy had!
You should have been crying in the quater finals with the blatant forward pass leading to the try that won the game.
@@zachjudge5885
‘Forward Pass’! It’s sixteen years ago, poppet. My goodness! How you Kiwis whinge…
91 - ‘Campese was rude to us’
95 - Boks poisoned us
99 - Hahahahahah! Allez Les Bleus!
03 - English ref…
07 - Wayne ‘bloody’ Barnes…
11 - Strangely quiet about Craig Joubert pinging the French and gifting THE WORST SIDE ever to win the trophy.
23 - You’re back to blaming refs again…
Take some advice: bin the folk dance and get some accountability.
Pip pip!
😂
Thank you for reminding us all just how good Billy Whizz used to be. That ability to break the line, putting the opposition on the back foot has been sorely missing in recent years…
That pass to Greenwood v Wales is wonderful, the speed of pass, timing, placement and running at full tilt, amazing.
I think he made a good 'rugby' decision to pass but I think he could have sidestepped and scored himself 😁
@@RRSmurf yep and I think Greenwood was expecting him to do just that.
I will always remember the way he set up will greenwoods try against wales. Amazing! His sprinting was breathtaking.
I'll never forget that. I was sat on the half way line. Watching him collect the ball and take off is something I'll not forget anytime soon!
@@cstrong75 wish i was there to see it live myself. Made me proud to be an englishman.
He could run side-ways faster than some can run forwards. He 'vibrated' his way through gaps he created. Legend.
Kolbe seems to have a bit of that... zero to 100 with no perceptible acceleration. Just instantly at pace.
I have never heard a better description of a players movement....it was a vibration a kind of harmonics
As a Saffa this man was always a concern. Able to cut up any defence on any giving day. Much respect to the Great Jason Robinson!!!
Definitely our best ever winger , did it in both codes . One of the greatest of all time .
I remember being one of those who said he’d never make it in union. I soon ate my words.
@@davidgraham8058 haha we all have them moments mate , I never rated George ford about 5 years ago and look how many games he’s played since then .
@@davidgraham8058 😂😂🥲
Yes he was 2nd to Martin Offiah in League but Nr1 in Union.
The only player to switch codes and be successful at it!!
And every second of that was after a massively successful career in League for over a decade before with Wigan, GB and England. Legend.
Exactly forget the position he was the best rugby player that we have ever produced.
I remember when wigan rl beat all the union sides at the middlesex sevens at Twickenham, all the rugby union big wigs where like, get the cheque book 😆
@@steo-red408 league is so mind numbing to watch. Much more enjoyable to play though.
Legend of a rugby player !
I think England Rugby Union ended up pinching half of the Wigan team 😂
That final try still makes my heart flutter
It was ICONIC. He was by far one of my favourite players/wingers id ever seen. We was lucky to have him whilst we did. PHENOMNAL talent. As a young rugby player myself i idolized him and based parts of my performances on his game even though I was closer to the size and height of greenwood
Wilkinson should have passed to Cohen, who would have walked in.
This guy was one of my favourite players growing up. I’m a Fiji fan but England was my second team lol
As an extremely casual Rugby fan that would only tune in for the 6 Nations and World Cup, Robinson always stood out alongside Wilkinson as an absolutely beast.
Billy Wizz, that guy was electric. Utimate respect.
Saw him live many times in league and as impressive as he was on tv it was astonishing to see it in the flesh. He was the sort of player that was regularly applauded by opposition fans after scoring against their teams (mine included). I heard the phrase "can't do owt against that" lots of times. From 30/40 meters out he was often unstoppable
Robinson could change direction like a house fly. Loved watching him play.
I met Jason at Hull when he played there around 2009 ish he was still at it in the lower leagues.. he was an amazing player. Nice bloke. Loved the game.
A smile from ear to ear! An absolute gentleman also!
I went to school with him in mid 1980’s. (Cross Flatts Park Middle in South Leeds). Incredible to see the impact he had across both rugby codes. Untouchable on his day. Absolute legend.
I had the pleasure of watching Robbo for a full season when he signed for our local club a few years ago, Fylde RFC. I have never seen anyone move so quick and not forgetting this was in his twilight years (as far as rugby players are concerned anyway). Such a lovely guy off the pitch as well, so unassuming considering the career he's had. A true legend in union as well as league rugby
I was lucky to be at every England game in RWC 2003 , that break against wales was incredible, saves the World Cup for us .
Robinson was on another level built like a tank with brains and insane pace
That “COME ON” as he scores in the World Cup final will always be a stand out memory
Man, taking me back to the Hole in the Wall, Nottingham as a student.. World Cup Final 2003, grown men crying tears of joy, going absolutely bananas. Jason Robinson will always be one of the greatest runners of the ball.
Best winger for England, one of the best wingers in the world ever, one of the best players in the world ever. Class act.
Watching that last one, I will never forget how nervous I was during that RWC final as an England fan.
I had grown up with England badly underperforming in all our major sports way beyond the point where it was a joke. We were just rubbish at everything.
Then, slowly over five or six years, I watched closely as we assembled a rugby team which not only had some decent players, but had several genuinely world class match winners AND a talismanic captain AND an unbelievably driven coach. England got used to winning, often hammered the celtic nations, set an unprecedented winning streak against France and South Africa and beat NZ and Australia in their own backyards in the same week.
Suddenly, as an English sports fan I was in completely unchartered territory and waaaay outside my comfort zone. My team were favourites to win RWC 2003, it was ours to lose we were told. The road to the final was not without a few dramas but England were worthy finalists.
The final itself for me was torture. I paced up and down our living room, chain smoking for the entire match. I was bleary eyed and on edge (it was a 9am kickoff for the UK) and wracked with nerves to the point of feeling physically sick. I almost, ALMOST couldn't watch the match at all. In extra time I came close to switching off the TV altogether and just going out for a walk somewhere.
But I didn't. I was still there when Jonny's drop goal went over and then Mike Tindall booted the ball into the stand to bring an end to it all.
I remember, with absolutely clarity, just collapsing into an armchair and saying 'Thank f**k for that!"
There were medals and a trophy and interviews and bus tours and news reports afterwards but I knew that few hours were the peak of my sport watching life and that nothing in sport from that point on would mean as much.
😊
My favourite winger after Lomu. That acceleration hitting the 2 gaps versus Wales was just pure orgasmic to watch.
I was at HQ when Robinson came on against Italy - (could have been his debut?)
One minute later we watched in amazement as he sliced through the Italians like butter. We all knew then that we had a magician in the wings.
My favourite player growing up... My family labeled him "squiggly" for his pure agility and unpredictability. World class player and England haven't had a player like him since!
I don't know about Englands greatest ever winger, in my book he was the worlds greatest winger. Very underrated as he just got on and played the game. I recall that in one (international I believe) match he broke his finger but didn't tell anyone as he didn't want to be taken off. He is a player that I still compare all players to. A true legend.
New Zealander here but this guy was my favourite player of all time, he was untouchable on 08’ 😂 greatest winger of all time
He and Lomu are probably the all time World's best wingers with Blanco at 15.
What a wing combo that would be😂
The last is legendary
Clearly the best winger from england and one of the best in history with Habana, Williams, Lomu, Dominici (rip...)
One of the best tries in England's history?
@@WorldRugby I don't know if it's the most impressive,
But as a french, it was the English tray that struck me the most.
And then the context makes this try even more magnificent!
Personally habana shouldn’t be in that list of yours
@@dannygallimore8503 Most tries in the world cup, 2nd most ever. I think Habana is probably up in the top 2 with lomu?
@@dannygallimore8503 Habana is one of the best wingers, if not _the_ best, to ever play the game.
I don't know what so many people seem to have against him. Most RWC tries overall, most in a single RWC tournament, most tries v All Blacks, second most international tries of all time, most tries v top flight oppo, etc.
All of this in the professional era, so he made his mark in the modern game (which the great Jonah Lomy never did). All this playing for the Springboks, a side not renowned for back play.
Habana is on the wing in my All Time GOAT team. End of.
One of my favourite all time players! Thank you Robinson!
Brilliant player in both League and Union, so humble as a person too.
I grew up watching Jason Robinson destroy my team (Leeds RL as they were then) for Wigan. To see his pace and step in the flesh as an aspiring rugby player was inspiring. He was one of the few who dominated in both codes. A truly amazing player
Absolutely explosive acceleration, and incredible balance. He was the most dynamic runner on a rugby field I've ever seen. It would be hard to leave him out of an all-time XV. Imagine having Jonah Lomu on the left wing and Jason Robinson on the right wing....
As an England fan, it was magical to watch him play, we've had some really good wingers before and since, but none better.
Play him at 15 behind Jonah so the two of them can wreak utter devastation in combination
As Hull Fc supporter I hated this guy when he played against us for Wigan..just the outright speed and amazing side step was class. When playing for Great Britain or England I loved him. 🏉🏉🏉🏉
Robinson was at his best in rugby league I felt - watch some of his League highlights he was immense but he achieved pretty much everything in League at such a young age he wanted a new challenge
THATS A RUGBY LEAGUE PRODUCT RIGHT THERE !
Loved watching this guy play, his try in the 2003 RWC is a classic. Watched it in Ireland with my Welsh and Kiwi mate during my first rugby playing stint there from NZ.
Love that the caption is best ever winger and no. 2 is him playing as a fullback. However he is quite definitely England’s greatest winger and up their with lomu as the worlds greatest winger.
Even from a South African I will say I truly enjoyed watching Jason Roberts playing, a gentlemen off and on the field.
It was an honour to watch Billy Wizz play
Was the greatest in any position he played, as wasn't always on the wing! One of the best wingers and fullbacks ever! On any team! What winds me up, every time it happens, is when CZcamsrs do GOAT trys, runs and assists and the never bother putting any of Robinson's ones in! Like they forgot that these are probably better and faster than today's players!
The way he changes direction with pace is unique. Very few have been extremely successful playing dual-code but Jason Robinson & Sonny Bill Williams are the 2 that come to mind.
A class act, i had forgotten how great the 2003 team was.
He was better than this package. His "greatest moments", featuring two tries v Uruguay and one against Georgia? Come on!
It’s RWC moments.
@@gdavies4 That's not what the clickbait title says...
Yeah, this video, while interesting, does him a bit of a disservice...
@@chrismoule7242 true. I just figured it was Rwc moments as it's all they seem to post 😩
He just got bounced by teqiri...
Legend in both codes. One of my favourite players ever and always turned up when it mattered.
He was truly ahead of his time. Ferocious pace and a love for scoring tries🏉
People forget that he didnt play union for long, spent most of his career at Wigan RLFC
7 years at sale and most of that time playing for England as well. wasn't a flash in the pan
At his prime he was a Wigan Warriors player
Nobody forgets that... a legend of both codes.
Yes, and he was always a scrum half until his talent demanded his inclusion in the Wigan 1st team. He couldn't displace Shaun Edwards, obviously, so they put him on the wing. I think he should have gone back to scrum half as soon as Edwards moved on. He'd have been even better there and might have stayed in League in a 7 shirt. Couldn't see him at scrum half in union, could you? At least he's back with us now - a Hunslet lad was bound to be - contributing a great deal to the game in various ways since his retirement.
Brilliant and the best at union and league
One of a rare breed who could actually accelerate while side stepping. Anyone who ever tried to play in the back line will know how outstanding that is.
True. Cheslin Kolbe manages it too. Freakish.
You know you're a legend when you're revered in both rugby codes. In his day he was a top 5 winger in both.
#9: *casually jogs 7 paces to try line*
This channel: "wORLd cLaSS, pUt iT oN tHE LiSt"
Haha exactly what I was thinking, scoring a try in a world-class team doesn't make you world class...
Brilliant player, would be in my top 22 of all time. Whenever he got the ball in that England shirt every other fan and player in the world held their breath and prayed, every time.
Nailed it 😀
Best reaction to a try score ever RWC Final, fabulous player, true gent and a great man off the field in so many ways.
An absolute legend. As a proud kiwi and All Black supporter, I will say, this guy was awesome to watch. Legend.
I’d forgotten how fast he was over the first 5-10 yards. He must have been one of the fastest people in the world. He really was elite sprinter quality. He could also change his pace and direction instantly.
He somehow seemed to be able to change direction in mid-air!
Shame it’s just World Cup tries. He was brilliant on every platform. A true legend and gentleman. Such speed and grace. He was unique and brilliant.
There's just no comparison. Every time he got the ball you just knew he could do something special and from anywhere on the pitch. Legend!
Yes, yes and yes.
Humble & devastating . When he lit the afterburners, he was gone. Pure class
That 2003 English team was legendary.
Thank you, Jason. An absolute star, an icon. Thank you, mate. You are up there with the best.
Absolutely England's greatest ever winger in my opinion. Unique talent and skillset. A genuine concerning factor against even the greatest teams he played against.
Always remember Robinson going up against loti for the first 2003 final try 😂 6'5 going up against 5'8 in the air. Never had a chance bless him. Had the final laugh so all good.
Ive seen a lot's of great players live and Robinson is up there with the best.
His score against France 02 six nations. Can only find it with French commentary nowadays and it's just beautiful to hear the disbelief :)
England have never had anyone like him since.
My Gran had a nickname for this world class player.
Billy Wiz she called him.
Rest in Peace Dot.
He would be any all time England team. The guy was amazing. I would always have him at 15.
What a legend at the 03 WC 🏆 NO1 🏴 🏉
The slow-mo shimmy around number 9. Just beautiful.
What an era. One of the best wingers, but had some magic moments in the 15 shirt
Probably the best ever English Rugby Winger and super nice guy from all the interviews I’ve seen! Check out that try against Australia in the RWC final in 2003!
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Billy Whizz. A legend.
Outstanding player & an even more outstanding human being. It makes me full of joy watching this.
He was something else at that 2003 world cup. That try against Wales 👌👌👌
I remember great Wigan days as well....surely one of England's best
And the next Wigan in 2021 will be amazing with John Bateman , Hastings , Gildart or French !!
I watched that great Wigan team.
Offiah - Betts Botica
A total one off .....loved watching Billy whizz
I was always a fly half but had a mean side step thanks to Jason Robinson. Iconic time for English rugby!! Will never forget seeing the try in the World Cup final as a 9 year old
Still the only England player to score a try in a World cup final. Would love to have seen Jason go to 1st receiver more often for set piece moves for England I can only think of 3 times he did so and he scored on 2 of those occasions!
When started as a 15-16 in the Wigan second team they played him scrum half and he'd just run off and score.
@@2manycarsinbasel155 England rugby union did not see the best of Jason Robinson!!. I'm sure if there wasn't a certain Jonny Wilkinson playing at the same time we might have seen Sir Clive start Jason at 10 a few times. Jason was the sort of player who could become world class whichever position he played on the pitch (as a back that is!!).
Never watched him play but what a player!!!
I'm die Hard All Blacks But I'll take my hat off 4 this Guy Pure Talent
If my son asks me what a class rugby player looks like i will show him few videos of JR... and i am French 😅
You know it makes sense mon frere
Robinson and Shane Williams were ruthless to anyone over 6 foot
Cullen Howlett Barrett nwengya...
@@dondiegodelavega8072 howlett and Barrett are over 6 feet tall
@@jamesroulstonmooney759 Dominici kolbe Chester Williams halfpenny Mckenzie...
@@jamesroulstonmooney759 good size for you??? Mckenzie kolbe ?
@@dondiegodelavega8072 I only named Williams and Robinson because I thought of them first. Not saying other players didn't do the same
The break against Wales gave me goosebumps. This era of rugby was brilliant near the start of professionalism-just not the same today.
I only saw him play live once. I just watched him and not the game. He was incredible both in defence and offence. His ability to be at full speed in two steps was uncanny.
First saw him live at Twickenham playing for Wigan against Bath under Union rules. He was electric.
fantastic player in both codes and what a great attitude
One of the Quickest to Accelerate from stop start
The impact he had on England when he crossed over to union was unbelievable. Such a once in a generation talent.
Even when we would be getting turned over against the Australians in league games, he'd still manage to get tries. One on one he's up there with the best.
didn't see much of him playing Union, but he was an awesome League player
One of my favourite wingers particularly being a world class dual code athlete