Rugby Union: I'm determined to leave the Falcons a better place than it was when I joined. For me, that would be a great legacy says Jonny Wilkinson; Rugby's most successful clubs were queuing up to sign Jonny Wilkinson, but he chose to continue his career at Kingston Park. Chief Sports Writer Paul Gilder found out why.(Sport)

From: The Journal (Newcastle, England) | Date: January 25, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Paul Gilder

JONNY Wilkinson read Lawrence Dallaglio's recent book In the Blood with interest - the 28-year-old poring over the passage in which the outspoken England international outlined his belief that his World Cup colleague needed to quit Kingston Park more than once.

In Dallaglio's opinion, his talented teammate was not at a club able to deliver his dreams. That Wilkinson this week committed his future to Newcastle Falcons for a further two years...