All posts tagged "Chris Ashton"
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVarndell: We need to help players to handle this abuse
By NICK POWELL FORMER Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoVarndell calls for better training around social media abuse
Former Premiership top try-scorer Tom Varndell wants better training around coping with social media abuse for players in the professional game...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoHogg: Now is the time for young guns to shine
By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs‘ young talent have had to bide their time but are now the focus of Rob Baxter’s...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoMcKellar’s putting pieces into place
Premiership team-by-team previews: Leicester Tigers The Tigers did well to reach the play-offs last season after losing head coach Steve Borthwick...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 years agoIgnore the league tough guys, it’s better to be soft and safe
CHRIS HEWETT Contrary to popular belief, there are still differences between the two codes of rugby. Union still has its flankers...
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Features
/ 3 years agoBorthwick prepares to make final calls
PAUL REES CONSIDERS THE OPTIONS AS ENGLAND’S HEAD COACH GETS READY TO ANNOUNCE WORLD CUP SQUAD TOMORROW STEVE Borthwick has never...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoAll that glitters isn’t necessarily gold…
Paul Rees looks at the big name players who have been on the move in the Premiership during this close season...
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Q&A
/ 3 years agoWade would be my wild card on the wing
Q&A Ben Jaycock speaks to former Wasps, Leicester and England winger Tom Varndell about the state of the game in 7s...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Barry Everitt
Barry Everitt, the former Munster, Leinster, London Irish and Northampton fly-half, chooses the best XV he's played with or against... 1....
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoRoebuck aims to rise high for Sale
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Sale v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3pm, AJ Bell Stadium IN-FORM Sale winger Tom Roebuck hopes to help...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCueto: Ashy has been incredible. He had it all
News By NICK POWELL MARK Cueto has paid tribute to soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAshton one of the greats – Cueto
Mark Cueto has paid tribute to former international teammate and soon-to-retire winger Chris Ashton, and his unique ability to finish off...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSanderson annoyed by Ashman’s move north
By PAUL REES Alex Sanderson is unhappy with the departure of Ewan Ashman to Edinburgh next season, adamant the hooker would...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 3 years ago100 reasons why Ashton is one of England’s best
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK When Chris Ashton first came on the scene after leaving Wigan and rugby league...
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Features
/ 3 years agoMavericks who can light up the game
Paul Rees looks at the big-match characters who cause problems for coaches but who delight fans Chris Ashton was always going...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoLam: We must put blame on ourselves
Bristol boss Pat Lam was frustrated by injuries and poor discipline for a defeat which leaves his team struggling to make...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Glen Townson
The Bristol academy transition coach and former Sale, Sedgley Park, Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing lock, picks the best XV he's...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Joe Simpson: I loved Adams Park when it was rocking
The former England, Wasps, Gloucester, Saracens, Bath & Sale Sharks scrum-half My professional career has now come to an end and...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoMacGinty misses out as Tigers hold nerve
By GARY FITZGERALD Bristol ................................ 26pts Tries: Radradra 4, Piutau 24, Byrne 64, Ibitoye 75 Conversions: Sheedy 25, MacGinty 65, 76...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years ago“He’s been a special player” – Farrell and Cockerill pay tribute to Tuilagi on 50th cap
Captain Owen Farrell and assistant coach Richard Cockerill have paid tribute to Manu Tuilagi as he prepares to make his 50th...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoButt’s late winner makes it three in a row for Bath
By BEN JAYCOCK Bath...................................... 19pts Tries: Hill 29, Butt 81 Penalties: Bailey 3, 57, 70 Leicester............................ 18pts Tries: Nadolo 5, Cronin...
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Features
/ 3 years agoKeep it tight! Jones puts his faith in power game
PAUL REES ON WHY ENGLAND NEED TO CONVERT OPPORTUNITIES INTO TRIES AND EXPLOIT THE RARE TALENTS OF MARCUS SMITH EDDIE Jones...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoSteward hat-trick puts Tigers on top
By ADAM HATHAWAY Northampton....21pts Tries: Mitchell 14, Freeman 16, Coles 45 Conversions: Biggar 15, 17, 45 Leicester ..........41pts Tries: Steward 38,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Leicester
Head Coach: Steve Borthwick Captain: Hanro Liebenberg Ground: Welford Road Capacity: 25,849 PREDICTED FINISH: 4TH The Tigers clawed their way from...
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Dream Team
/ 4 years agoDream Team with Carl Fearns
Carl Fearns, the Newcastle Falcons and former Sale, Bath and Lyon no.8, chooses the best XV he has played with or...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoI’m enjoying this crazy journey, says Ashton
By GARY FITZGERALD Chris Ashton has described his latest title-winning journey as “crazy” and insists it has merely fuelled his desire...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoPride of the Premiership
Paul Rees selects his team of the season – with a nod to those who came close FULL-BACK: Freddie Steward (Leicester)...
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Features
/ 4 years agoScrum-half or full-back? I made the right choice
BEN FODEN - 34-capped England International SCRUM-HALF or full-back? My dad still has that debate with me every time I go...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGallagher Premiership Final preview – Tigers and Sarries gear up for showdown of redemption
One of the extraordinary comeback tales of either Leicester Tigers or Saracens will reach a fairytale conclusion this Saturday, as they...
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Features
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton: I’m never satisfied, I want a lot more!
Paul Rees talks to Chris Ashton about his insatiable desire to keep scoring tries Chris Ashton is at an age when...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoEngland ace Watson opts for Leicester
By BEN JAYCOCK Heading to Leicester: Anthony Watson LEICESTER have confirmed the signing of Bath and England wing Anthony Watson for...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTigers miss chances as Gibson-Park pulls strings
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........14pts Tries: Ashton 46, Dolly 78 Conversions: Ford 46, 78 Leinster ............23pts Tries: Van der Flier 16,...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTop gun Ashton still has so much to give
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER History maker: Chris Ashton dives over to break...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton set to start as Leicester Tigers make five changes for second leg against Clermont
Chris Ashton is set to start his first European game for Leicester Tigers as they look to defend a 19-point aggregate...
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Champions Cup
/ 4 years agoGenge fired up for next round of French hostilities
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Clermont v Leicester Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Marcel Michelin ELLIS Genge can’t wait to sample the atmosphere...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAshton on track for the magic century
By JON NEWCOMBE Still got it: Chris Ashton dives over to score for Leicester against Exeter PICTURES: Getty Images STEVE Borthwick...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoBath keen on former Griffiths client Niall
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Move: Niall Annett BATH are poised to make a move to sign Worcester Warriors...
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Features
/ 4 years agoLeicester is my kind of place says Ashton
RUGBY SHORTS CHRIS Ashton is eager to make the most of his time with Premiership leaders Leicester. The 34-year-old joined on...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoCramp-free Burns runs riot in front of full house
By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ..........35pts Tries: Nadolo 13, 22; Montoya 31, Hegarty 58 Conversions: Burns 14, 23, 59 Penalties: 17, 43,...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoI was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton
CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton joins Leicester Tigers on short-term contract
Leicester Tigers have signed dual-international Chris Ashton on a short-term contract. The 34-year-old joins Tigers from Worcester Warriors having previously...
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Features
/ 4 years agoMetronomic Hodgson doesn’t miss a beat
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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Features
/ 4 years agoCharlie Ewels: Ingredients for success are here at Bath – we just need the recipe
PAUL REES TALKS TO BATH CAPTAIN CHARLIE EWELS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AT THE REC As Mike Ford reflected on Bath’s 2015...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAshton departure from Worcester confirmed
WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that former England winger Chris Ashton has left the club “by mutual consent”. The ex-Wigan rugby league...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoChris Ashton leaves Worcester Warriors
After weeks of media speculation, Worcester Warriors have parted company with ex-England winger Chris Ashton. Ashton was “unavailable for selection” all...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoAshton set to quit Warriors
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CHRIS Ashton was in the advanced stages late last week of agreeing to a...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoThomas: I’m still in charge of the team
By PAUL REES Leading voice: Ted Hill welcomes the arrival of Steve Diamond to Sixways PICTURES: Getty Images STEVE Diamond takes...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoDiamond arrival is good news for Ashton
By JON NEWCOMBE STEVE DIAMOND’s reputation for getting wayward characters back on the straight and narrow could save Chris Ashton’s Worcester...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 5 years agoAshton suspended after bust-up
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Better days: Chris Ashton scores for Worcester against Northampton CHRIS Ashton faces an uncertain...
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Features
/ 5 years agoDaly’s lucky Lions number is looking like 13 against Boks
Nick Cain discusses the versatile roles Elliot Daly is able to play with his Saracens attack coach Kevin Sorrell, and whether...
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