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Chris Ashton Celebrates Try Record In Sublime Fashion

BY Philip Bendon  ·  Sunday Apr 16, 2023

Leicester Tiger’s wing Chris Aston became the first player in Premiership history to break the 100 try mark in English Rugby’s topflight.

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The long-time Northampton Saint and Saracen secured his 101st try as he crossed for a hattrick in his side’s dominant 62 – 19 wins over the Exeter Chiefs today.

Now firmly ahead as the top try scorer in the league’s history, the 36-year-old marked the occasion with a sublime celebration.

Crossing the line, Ashton leapt into the stands, where he joined the Leicester faithful to celebrate the momentous achievement.

Simply impeccable from the Premiership legend!

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