Chris Ashton
England dual-code rugby international footballer
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Christopher John Ashton 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.
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Who makes the Women's Six Nations fantasy team?England legends Katy Daley-McLean and Chris Ashton join Ugo Monye on Rugby Special to pick their Women's Six Nations fantasy team.BBC Sport - Published | |
Will Wales end up with their first Six Nations Wooden Spoon?Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-McLean and Chris Ashton discuss whether Wales can beat Italy and avoid collecting the Wooden Spoon on the final weekend.BBC Sport - Published | |
Have France found a new superstar in 'magic' Le Garrec?Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-Mclean and Chris Ashton analyse the performance of rising French star Nolann Le Garrec in Les Bleus' victory against Wales.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why do teams not attempt drop-goals more often?Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-Mclean and Chris Ashton discuss why teams do not attempt drop-goals more often after Marcus Smith's winning kick for England against Ireland.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scotland don't need to worry - Davies' bad news for EnglandUgo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jonathan Davies look ahead to Scotland v England on Six Nations Rugby Special.BBC Sport - Published | |
Does rugby union need new law to stop 'kick tennis'?Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Jonathan Davies and Chris Ashton say a law change is needed to limit the sort of 'kick tennis' that was booed by fans during Scotland's game with France.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who are the top three rugby league to union converts?Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Jonathan Davies and Chris Ashton choose their top three rugby league to rugby union converts from a list featuring Sonny Bill Williams and Jason Robinson.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why Crowley has ‘greater potential’ than SextonSix Nations Rugby Special pundits Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jonathan Davies analyse Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley after another good performance.BBC Sport - Published | |
England 'not there yet' despite opening two wins - AshtonSix Nations Rugby Special's Chris Ashton says this England side are "not there yet" despite their opening two victories over Italy and Wales in the 2024 Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
England's Smith should start at full-back - AshtonMarcus Smith should start England's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji at full-back with captain Owen Farrell at fly-half, says Chris Ashton.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ashton 'desperate' to pass historic 100-try mark Leicester's Chris Ashton says he fleetingly questioned his decision to retire after becoming the first player to score 100 Premiership tries.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ashton reaches Premiership ton as Tigers crush Chiefs Chris Ashton makes history as the first player to score 100 Premiership tries as Leicester all but seal a top-four spot.BBC Sport - Published | |
Premiership's record try-scorer Ashton to retire Leicester Tigers' former England back Chris Ashton is to retire at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | What has gone wrong for England - and what happens next?With the help of former England internationals Ugo Monye and Chris Ashton, BBC Sport explores why England suffered a record defeat by France on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published |
Should Borthwick pick Smith and Farrell again? Former players Chris Ashton, Shane Horgan, Philippa Tuttiett and Andy Nicol discuss England's midfield dilemma.BBC Sport - Published | Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 17-22 Leicester Tigers - Chris Ashton equals Premiership try recordTeam news as Exeter Chiefs host Leicester Tigers in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (15:00 BST).BBC Sport - Published |
