Jason Robinson joins Wigan in 1991 from amateur club Hunslet Parkside and is named young player of the year in 1993

Robinson is instrumental as Wigan romp to a convincing 30-10 win over Leeds in the 1995 Challenge Cup final

"Billy Whizz'' makes a permanent switch to union in 2000 - making his Sale debut in a cup encounter against Coventry

He breaks into the England side during the 2001 Six Nations - making his debut from the bench against Italy at Twickenham

Robinson is selected for the 2001 Lions tour - scoring a sensational try in the 29-13 win over Australia in Brisbane

England dominate the 2003 Six Nations and win the Grand Slam in Dublin with Robinson a key figure in the team

His career reaches its pinnacle as he scores a memorable try to help England beat Australia 20-17 in the World Cup final

England's World Cup win propels Robinson into the spotlight and he becomes one of the team's most recognisable stars

Robinson receives an MBE in the New Year's Honours List and is chosen to lead England against Canada in November 2004