
Jon Wilkin


Jon Wilkin, Jamie Peacock rave over Mikey Lewis’ England debut as boss Shaun Wane insists there’s plenty more to come from young gun
High praise from the two pundits for youngster Lewis following yesterday’s Man of the Match showing, while chief Wane wants him to keep his feet on the ground…

Jon Wilkin highlights Wigan Warriors ace as his favourite Grand Final storyline as Sky Sports pundit predicts full-time score
Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin has discussed his favourite Grand Final storyline ahead of Saturday’s title decider as well as making his full-time prediction.

Sky Sports pundit picks five unsung heroes from Wigan Warriors & Catalans Dragons – ‘He’s a rising star’
Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin has picked five unsung heroes out for praise ahead of Saturday’s Super League title decider.

Jon Wilkin slams Super League Coach of the Year shortlist: ‘I’m shocked… How’s he not on the list?!’
The pundit has shared his opinion on the Coach of the Year shortlist released earlier today…

‘I can’t believe he’s retiring, it’s just mental’ – Shaun Kenny-Dowall earns pundit plaudits as Hull KR run riot
The retiring Hull KR captain is in ‘sensational’ form, according to pundit Jon Wilkin.

Leigh Leopards ‘incredible’ Challenge Cup victory ‘equally as impressive’ as Leicester City’s Premier League heroics, says Jon Wilkin
Leigh’s incredible rise has been compared to Leicester City’s 2016 efforts.

Jon Wilkin bewildered by Blake Austin’s Leeds Rhinos exit; claims playmaker has been ‘the answer’ for Rohan Smith’s side
Jon Wilkin has been left bewildered by Blake Austin’s exit.

‘He’s creaking’: Jon Wilkin says St Helens need to start preparing for life after James Roby
Jon Wilkin has warned that St Helens must use their Challenge Cup semi-final against Leigh Leopards next week to start preparing for life after James Roby. The veteran hooker...

Sky Sports ‘cronies’ and ‘why do they call it rugby?!’ – Your bug bears over Super League TV coverage
We invited readers to have their say on the way the game is broadcast in the UK, with controversial viewpoints on pundits to replays, the video referee and what they ...

“It’s quite shocking and alarming” – 2025 World Cup reportedly in doubt
Reports Down Under have stated that the 2025 World Cup in France is on the ‘brink of collapse’.

“I think he leaves Headingley” – Huge call on off-contract Leeds star
Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin believes back-rower James Bentley could be set for an exit at Headingley Stadium at the end of the current season.

Wakefield improved showing means nothing as pundit gives blunt assessment of their chances
Wakefield’s search for their first win of the Super League season continues live on Sky Sports, as they host Hull on Thursday night.

Jon Wilkin slams ‘archaic’ voting system that excludes Catalans Dragons
Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin says the system that meant Catalans couldn’t vote in the recent IMG decision is ‘archaic’.

‘You need to lose’ – St Helens’ adversity a positive test of character insists ex-player
Former St Helens back-rower and current Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin believes St Helens’ form in 2023 is a positive test of characters for the youngsters.


Jon Wilkin backing Toulouse to avoid relegation
Former Super League winner Jon Wilkin has backed Toulouse to avoid Super League relegation this season.

Jon Wilkin names his best player in Super League
Jon Wilkin has named which player he thinks is the best in Super League – and his bold statement will probably come as a surprise to some people.


Sky Sports: Duo added to punditry team ahead of 2022 Super League
Sky Sports have added two former players to their punditry team ahead of the 2022 Super League season.

Alphabet dream team: Best Super League XIII with names beginning with W
We create alphabetical dream teams from all the players in the Super League era.

Paper Talk: Moves to welcome back fans, Maloney linked with NRL & the Cumbrian connection
We’ve had a flick through the morning papers.

Jon Wilkin: Weekly coronavirus tests for players seems indulgent
Toronto forward Jon Wilkin says talk of testing all Super League squads each week for coronavirus in a bid to get games restarted seems indulgent when there aren’t enough kits ...

No shame in St Helens defeat, says Toronto’s Jon Wilkin
Toronto back-rower Jon Wilkin says there is no shame in their 32-0 defeat to St Helens, the first time the Wolfpack have failed to score in the club’s short history.

Brian McDermott hails Jon Wilkin for playing through pain barrier for Toronto
Toronto coach Brian McDermott has praised Jon Wilkin after he delayed knee surgery so he could play for the Wolfpack when they were down on troops.

Brian McDermott praises Jon Wilkin as he stars for Toronto after knee surgery delayed
Veteran forward Jon Wilkin turned back the years with a fine performance for Toronto at Warrington – just hours after the club announced he was ruled out of the game.

Sky Sports pundits discuss Israel Folau joining Catalans
Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin has had his say on Catalans signing controversial character Israel Folau.

Toronto’s squad is not too small, insists Jon Wilkin
Toronto have only got 23 players at their disposal so far – but Jon Wilkin insists the Wolfpack’s squad isn’t too small.

Jon Wilkin praises “great character” Sonny Bill Williams
Jon Wilkin has praised his Toronto team-mate Sonny Bill Williams for being so humble and not having an ego.

Jon Wilkin: I considered retirement
Veteran Toronto forward Jon Wilkin admits he came close to hanging up his boots at the end of last season.