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Ashton won 44 caps for England between 2010 and 2019

Former England wing Ashton to retire from rugby

Former England wing Chris Ashton will retire at the end of the season, his club Leicester have announced.

Leinster's ruck has been praised across the board

Shock and awe - English duo say Leinster best in Europe

Chris Ashton and Danny Care have heaped praise on Leinster's efficiency ahead of Leo Cullen's side's meeting with Toulouse.

Rugby • 12 May 22

Chris Ashton has quickly found a new club

Ashton signs for Harlequins after Sale exit

Harlequins have signed England international wing Chris Ashton following his departure from Sale Sharks.

Rugby • 04 Mar 20

Mako Vunipola missed out against Ireland for family reasons

Vunipola in self-isolation and will miss Wales clash

England prop Mako Vunipola is in self-isolation as a precaution due to coronavirus fears after flying back from Tonga via Hong Kong, it is understood.

Six Nations • 03 Mar 20

Chrish Ashton was named in a leaked report after he bought a £1.4m property, which Nigel Wray and another director paid 20% towards

Ashton defends property investment with Sarries owner

Former Saracens wing Chris Ashton has defended his decision to invest in a property with the club's owner Nigel Wray.

Rugby • 27 Jan 20

Chris Ashton in action against France during this year's Six Nations

Chris Ashton ruled out of England side for Wales clash

England wing Chris Ashton will miss out on Saturday's Guinness Six Nations title clash with Wales because of a calf injury.

Rugby • 18 Feb 19

Chris Ashton makes surprise return to England XV

England have sprung a surprise by selecting Chris Ashton in place of Jack Nowell for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham.

Rugby • 08 Feb 19

Chris Ashton went off with injury against Japan

Ashton ruled out for England with thigh problem

Chris Ashton's international comeback has stalled after the England wing was ruled out of Saturday's climax to the autumn series against Australia by a calf problem.

Rugby • 20 Nov 18

All Blacks escape with England win ahead of Ireland

The home side shot in to a big early lead, but the All Blacks were able to hunt them slowly down.

Rugby • 10 Nov 18

Chris Ashon's trademark 'Swan dive' celebration

Ashton to make first England start in four years

Chris Ashton makes his first England start since 2014 as one of three changes for Saturday's long-awaited clash with New Zealand at Twickenham.

Rugby • 08 Nov 18

Ashton suspended for seven weeks for tip-tackle

Chris Ashton has received a seven-week suspension for his tip-tackle on Rory Kockott during Sale's pre-season friendly win at Castres last Friday.

Rugby • 23 Aug 18

Not in psychological condition to stay, Ashton for Sale

Chris Ashton has been released from the final two years of his contract at Toulon, the French club have announced.

Rugby • 03 Jul 18

Chris Ashton hat-trick helps Baa-baas humble English

Chris Ashton plundered a hat-trick of tries as the Barbarians condemned England to an embarrassing fourth successive defeat by emerging 63-45 winners at Twickenham.

Rugby • 27 May 18

Chris Ashton set for summer move to Toulon

Chris Ashton is to join Toulon next season in a move that all but ends his England career.

Rugby • 25 Oct 16

The 29-year-old is free to play again on 19 December

Chris Ashton handed 13-week ban for biting

Chris Ashton's turbulent year took another grim twist as the England and Saracens wing was given a 13-week ban for biting, seemingly driving a fresh nail into the coffin of his international career.

Rugby • 21 Sep 16

29-year-old Ashton has been capped 39 times by England

Chris Ashton charged with biting by RFU

Saracens winger Chris Ashton has been charged with two acts of biting by the Rugby Football Union and will appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

Rugby • 19 Sep 16

Chris Ashton's appeal will be heard next Wednesday, 3 February

Ashton gets appeal hearing date for 10-week ban

Chris Ashton’s appeal against the 10-week suspension he received for making contact with the eye area of Ulster's Luke Marshall will be heard next Wednesday, 3 February.

Rugby • 28 Jan 16

The Rugby World Cup looks set be a swandive-free zone after today's news

Chris Ashton dropped from England RWC squad

Chris Ashton is one of seven players dropped from England's training squad as head coach Stuart Lancaster closes in on the final 31 who will carry the nation's hopes at the home World Cup.

Rugby • 07 Aug 15