Steve Wilkinson is well-known in Newcastle and beyond for his campaigning zeal on disability access.

BBC: Why aren't more disabled people becoming politicians?

Robin Hanson, Megan McArdle, and Will Wilkinson all think Steve Jobs gave bad advice to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford University.

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Lewsey is the ninth member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning team to retire from national duty, although only Phil Vickery remains actively involved with Jonny Wilkinson injured and Mike Tindall, Ben Cohen, Steve Thompson and Ben Kay out of favour.

BBC: Lewsey retires from England duty

England gave themselves some hope as replacement hooker Steve Thompson intercepted an Eoin Reddan pass and scampered over from 40m, but the normally reliable Jonny Wilkinson could not convert.

BBC: 2011 Six Nations: Ireland 24-8 England