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Christopher John Ashton (born 29 March 1987) is a retired English rugby union and former rugby league footballer, and one of the few players who have represented England in both rugby codes. Ashton primarily played wing and secondarily played fullback.
Apr 12, 2023 · The Premiership's record try-scorer and former England back Chris Ashton is to retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old switched codes from rugby league side Wigan in 2007 and has ...
Apr 12, 2023 · The former England wing, who played in both rugby union and league, will hang up his boots after 18 years of professional career. Ashton is the record try-scorer in the Premiership and Champions Cup, and won multiple trophies with several clubs.
Apr 12, 2023 · The Premiership's top try-scorer and former England international Chris Ashton announces his retirement at the end of the 2022/23 season. He played for seven clubs in two codes and won three Premiership titles and a Champions Cup.
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Apr 17, 2023 · Leicester Tigers' Chris Ashton says he was "desperate" to become the first player to score 100 Premiership tries - and fleetingly questioned his decision to retire after...
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Feb 9, 2022 · Former England winger Chris Ashton signs a short-term deal with Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, who face his former club Northampton on Friday. The 34-year-old, who has 89 tries in 44 England caps, was released by Worcester in December after a disappointing spell.
Apr 16, 2023 · The former England wing achieved the historic milestone with a hat-trick in a 62-19 thrashing of Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road. He was praised by Leicester coach Richard Wigglesworth as the best try-scorer Europe has ever seen.
