goalkicking

The fly-half's ability to keep the scoreboard ticking is improving; his goalkicking is as reliable as anyone's.

Toby Booth revels in London Irish's Heineken Cup win over Munster Robert Kitson at Madejski Stadium 2010

While his goalkicking might be the only point of difference that could bring him back to the selection table, other players have shown genuine passion and spirit for the gold jersey.

NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

While his goalkicking might be the only point of difference that could bring him back to the selection table, other players have shown genuine passion and spirit for the gold jersey.

NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

Contepomi, the Argentina center, has struggled with his goalkicking and was forced out of the opening game with damaged ribs when Argentina led England by three points.

New Boys Getting Into the Action Jonathan Clegg 2011

But in the end, the game stood as a testament to the dangers of relying on clutch goalkicking and a suffocating defense in the modern game.

Age Of Open Rugby Has Arrived Jonathan Clegg 2011

We are very fortunate to have two world-class scrum-halves, said Andy Farrell, the coach whose son, Owen, will start at No10 and assume the goalkicking duties.

Saracens No9s will toss to decide Twickenham start against Leicester 2011

It is more than likely that the newcomer will also be entrusted with the goalkicking although that decision has yet to be finalised.

Stuart Lancaster has reinvigorated England's Six Nations outlook 2012

Twelvetrees does not have the control and consistent goalkicking of Staunton but that hardly mattered against a Leeds side who could not cope with Leicester's power at the scrum and all-round velocity.

Billy Twelvetrees revels in new role as Leicester hammer Leeds Ian Malin at Welford Road 2010

The gifted but fragile talents of Paul Cooke and Karl Pryce both confirmed significant comebacks on a busy and varied day during which Oldham denied fresh doubts about their future, the goalkicking St Helens wing Jamie Foster ended speculation over a move to rugby union via an unauthorised tweet, and the Rugby Football League celebrated climbing to 53rd in Stonewall's index of employers of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff.

Paul Cooke and Karl Pryce confirm significant comebacks 2012

Wilkinson, England's record points-scorer and one of the few remaining survivors of their 2003 World Cup-winning team, will continue to wear the No10 jersey despite his recent goalkicking difficulties.

Rugby World Cup 2011: England drop Courtney Lawes and James Haskell 2011