Jonny Wilkinson met wife at Magaluf bar after shock split from Sky Sports presenter

12/06/2024 02:22 PM

Jonny Wilkinson, who famously led his team to World Cup victory in 2003 with a memorable last-minute drop goal, has remained a familiar face for fans, contributing expert analysis as part of ITV's Six Nations coverage.

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On October 21, 2013, Jonny married his girlfriend of eight years, Shelley Jenkins, in a private ceremony in Bandol, on the French Riviera, near Toulon. They now have one child, a son believed to be named James.

Jonny has been candid about the mental health struggles he faced after the World Cup, especially during his time off the pitch due to injuries. However, his outlook improved significantly after meeting Shelley.

The couple met in 2005, shortly after Wilkinson ended his relationship with prominent Sky Sports presenter Diana Stewart.

Diana joined Sky in February 2003 and covered a variety of sports, including golf, tennis, boxing, football, and rugby, before taking on her current role as the host of Sky’s ‘Golf Night’.

A friend noted that Wilkinson’s intense dedication to rugby had strained his relationships. “It is the same with all his relationships; rugby got in the way then as it is doing now,” the friend said.

“He’s just so committed to the sport that there is no room for anything else.”

Diana married European Tour golfer Nick Dougherty on New Year’s Eve 2010. She also dated Declan Donnelly of Ant & Dec following her split from Wilkinson.

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Robinson's career post-rugby has been diverse, from coaching rugby league to a brief stint as Sale Sharks’ head coach. Meanwhile, his sons, Lewis Tierney and Patrick Robinson, have thrived in rugby league and professional cycling.

Will Greenwood – The Centre Who's Been a Rock for His Family

Will Greenwood's marriage to Caroline has seen highs and lows, including the heartbreaking loss of their son Freddie in 2002, who passed away just 45 minutes after birth. As patrons of Child Bereavement UK, they have turned their grief into a mission to support others.

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Mike Tindall – From Rugby Glory to Royal Romance

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Ben Cohen – The Winger Who Found New Love and a New Mission

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Jonny Wilkinson – The Golden Boot and Shelley's Quiet Romance

Jonny Wilkinson, the man who kicked England to victory in 2003, married Shelley Jenkins in 2013 after eight years of dating. The private ceremony in the French resort town of Bandol was attended by just two guests, including Wilkinson's mother.

The couple welcomed their son, James, in 2019 while living in France. Wilkinson has since embraced a media career, joining ITV for coverage of the 2024 Six Nations.

Matt Dawson – From A Question of Sport to Instagram Fitness Fame

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Lawrence Dallaglio – From Scandal to Stronger Than Ever

Lawrence Dallaglio's relationship with Alice, a former model and art student, has endured for over two decades, despite a rocky patch during the 2003 World Cup when Alice had an affair with one of Dallaglio's friends. They reconciled, married in 2005, and now have three children. Dallaglio's influence in rugby remains strong, as he continues to be an authoritative voice in the sport since retiring in 2008.

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