A tighthead prop, he played for Newcastle Falcons and Bath and represented England at two World Cups.

[4] On 22 May 2014 Wilson started for the side that lost to Northampton Saints in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park.

[7] The Falcons reached the Premiership play-off stage during the 2017–18 season and Wilson played in their semi-final defeat against Exeter Chiefs.

[13][14] Later that year he was chosen for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament during the pool stage against Romania.

[17][18] Wilson was included in the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the hosts failed to reach the knockout phase.