Chris Ashton
Born: March 2, 1987 (age 34)
Weight: 14st 7lb (92kg)
Hometown: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Position: Wing
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Result: Worcester's woes continue with crushing defeat to Northampton
Chris Ashton sent off as Northampton rout Worcester.
Mar 27, 18:00
James Lowe prepared to target "world's best player" Antoine Dupont
Scrum-half Dupont has received widespread adulation for his electric performances.
Feb 12, 10:03
Worcester sign Chris Ashton from Harlequins
The England star has sealed a Warriors deal until the end of next season.
Jan 25, 18:05
On This Day in 2012: England record stunning victory over All Blacks
England ended the All Blacks' 20-match winning run.
Dec 1, 08:48
Result: Ruaridh McConnochie inspires Bath to win over Harlequins
Rhys Preistland booted 21 points.
Sep 5, 17:55
Result: Sale stunned by Harlequins as Gallagher Premiership returns
This was the competition's first match since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aug 14, 22:11
Harlequins welcome Sale as Gallagher Premiership returns after five-month hiatus
Title-chasing Sale are set to give a debut to England centre Manu Tuilagi.
Aug 14, 08:55
Harlequins sign Chris Ashton after Sale Sharks departure
The wing scored 20 tries in 44 Tests for England
Mar 4, 13:45
Steve Diamond insists Sale will not be "derailed" by Chris Ashton exit
The Sharks announced that Chris Ashton was leaving on Monday.
Mar 3, 22:10
Steve Diamond opens up on Chris Ashton "disagreement"
Sharks announced on Monday that Ashton was departing with immediate effect.
Mar 3, 16:49
Chris Ashton leaves Sale Sharks
The 32-year-old England winger joined the Sharks in the summer of 2018.
Mar 2, 10:27
Result: Sale up to third with dominant win over Harlequins
Sale scored six tries in a resounding victory.
Jan 4, 01:25
Result: Sale battle to Champions Cup victory over 14-man La Rochelle
France hooker Pierre Bourgarit was handed a red card three minutes before half-time for appearing to eye gouge returning England flanker Tom Curry.
Nov 24, 15:36
Result: Gloucester overcome 13-point deficit to beat Sale in opener
The visitors triumphed 18-16 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Oct 19, 17:52
Result: Sale, Harlequins, Exeter, Saracens reach Premiership Cup semi-finals
Sale, Harlequins, Exeter and Saracens through to cup semi-finals.
Oct 12, 18:26
Result: Sale beat Gloucester in final-day thriller
AJ MacGinty had a try, penalty and four conversions for the Sharks.
May 18, 19:04
Robshaw and Itoje named in England training squad ahead of Italy clash
Jonathan Joseph is also included in a 31-man party but Chris Ashton is absent.
Mar 4, 14:43
England hope Ashton will be available for their last two Six Nations matches
Ashton suffered the injury in training during the squad's three-day camp in London.
Feb 18, 15:14
Jonny May in focus as England wing stuns France with hat-trick
The Leicester flyer starred in a 44-8 win at Twickenham.
Feb 10, 17:10
Chris Ashton 'privileged' to be back in England team
The wing will make his first Six Nations start since 2013 against France at Twickenham on Sunday.
Feb 8, 22:00
Eddie Jones decides to replace Jack Nowell with Chris Ashton for France clash
England beat Ireland in Dublin last week.
Feb 8, 12:21
Ashton replaces Nowell for England's Six Nations clash with France
The Sale wing will make his first Championship start since 2013.
Feb 8, 10:45
Emotional France will be angry and out to bounce back, Ashton warns England
The French surrendered a 16-0 half-time lead to lose at home to Wales in their Six Nations opener.
Feb 4, 22:00
England set to lose injured Ashton for Australia clash
The winger did not train on Tuesday morning and England will provide a fitness update at lunchtime.
Nov 20, 11:48
Ashton’s nose for the try-line convinced Jones to give him the nod
The 31-year-old replaces the benched Jack Nowell on the right wing.
Nov 8, 14:13
Ashton to make first England start in four years against New Zealand
The 31-year-old will lines up on the right wing in place of Jack Nowell.
Nov 8, 12:15
Chris Ashton facing six weeks out for tip tackle against Castres Olympique
Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton could face a ban of at least six weeks after being cited for a tip tackle in a pre-season friendly with Castres.
Aug 21, 15:04
Chris Ashton: 'Retaining European title with Saracens a pleasure'
Chris Ashton says that becoming the top try-scorer in European competition is the "icing on the cake" after helping Saracens to a 28-17 victory over Clermont Auvergne.
May 13, 21:54
Mark McCall 'disappointed' to see Chris Ashton leave Saracens
Mark McCall insists that Chris Ashton would have furthered his career by sticking with Saracens, and says his side will quickly move on.
Oct 25, 20:56
Report: Chris Ashton on his way to French giants Toulon
A report claims that Saracens winger Chris Ashton is open to a move to Toulon, with talks between the two clubs thought to be ongoing.
Oct 18, 13:21
Mark McCall: 'Owen Farrell on verge of return from injury'
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall suggests that Owen Farrell could return for his first appearance of the season against Toulon.
Oct 9, 19:59
Danny Cipriani, Chris Ashton left out of England training squad
Danny Cipriani and Chris Ashton are left out of England's provisional 45-man England pre-season squad, but there are debut call-ups for Mike Williams and Nathan Hughes.
Aug 1, 16:18
Result: Saracens retain Premiership title with win over Exeter Chiefs
Saracens retain the Premiership title with a 28-20 win over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.
May 28, 16:52
Manu Tuilagi included in England squad for tour of Australia
England head coach Eddie Jones names injury doubts Manu Tuilagi and Owen Farrell in his 32-man squad for the three-Test tour of Australia.
May 22, 13:31
Result: Saracens hold off Leicester Tigers fightback to reach Premiership final
Newly-crowned European champions Saracens book their place in a third consecutive Premiership final with a 44-17 victory over Leicester Tigers.
May 21, 14:26
Chris Ashton's appeal against 10-week ban rejected by appeal committee
Saracens winger Chris Ashton loses his appeal against a 10-week ban, meaning that he will not play in England's Six Nations campaign.
Feb 4, 11:48
Chris Ashton to appeal suspension
Saracens winger Chris Ashton confirms that he will appeal the 10-week suspension that has ruled him out of the Six Nations.
Jan 26, 10:23
Semesa Rokoduguni called up to England squad
Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni is called up to the England squad as cover for the suspended Chris Ashton.
Jan 24, 21:10
Ten-week ban rules Chris Ashton out of Six Nations
Chris Ashton receives a 10-week ban, ruling him out of England's upcoming Six Nations campaign.
Jan 20, 13:47
Paul Gustard: 'Chris Ashton defence is improving'
England defence coach Paul Gustard insists that he is not worried about Chris Ashton's tackling ability after the winger was included in the initial Six Nations squad.
Jan 14, 22:17
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