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, 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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Why Ireland are 'overwhelming' Six Nations title favourites Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Chris Ashton and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explain why Ireland are "overwhelming" title favourites after the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It's a golden generation of Welsh pundits, not Welsh players' Chris Ashton and Chris Jones explain why Wales are in turmoil - before Warren Gatland's exit as head coach was announced.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Look at the 'tache on Porter!' - Marler selects Lions XV Six Nations Rugby Special's Chris Ashton and Joe Marler pick their British and Irish Lions XVs based on performances by players in the second round of fixtures.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Every week he's looking better and better' - Ashton on Prendergast Watch as BBC Sport pundit Chris Ashton analyses fly-half Sam Prendergast's "confident" performance for Ireland in their Six Nations victory against Scotland.BBC Sport - Published | |
How 'outstanding' Fin Smith inspired England to victory Watch as Rugby Special pundit Chris Ashton analyses England fly-half Fin Smith's man-of-the-match performance in his side's Six Nations 26-25 win over France.BBC Sport - Published | |
England will 'target' Prendergast - Ashton Former winger Chris Ashton believes England will see Sam Prendergast's inexperience as an "opportunity" in Saturday's Six Nations opener.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 | |
