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Chris Ashton Celebrates Record 101st Premiership Try In Style

Chris Ashton Celebrates Record 101st Premiership Try In Style

Leicester Tigers wing Chris Ashton becomes the first player in English Premiership history to score 100 tries as he crosses for a hattrick against Exeter.

Apr 16, 2023
Chris Ashton Celebrates Record 101st Premiership Try In Style

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

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.