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Bath keen on former Griffiths client Niall

27 February 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Move: Niall Annett BATH are poised to make a move to sign Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett, who […]

Leicester is my kind of place says Ashton

27 February 2022 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS CHRIS Ashton is eager to make the most of his time with Premiership leaders Leicester. The 34-year-old joined on a short-term deal this […]

I was just glad to get on the pitch says six-club Ashton

13 February 2022 0 comments

CHRIS Ashton confessed he was just “grateful to be here” after his Leicester debut. The 34-year-old, who has now played for six Premiership clubs, made […]

Cramp-free Burns runs riot in front of full house

13 February 2022 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN Leicester ……….35pts Tries: Nadolo 13, 22; Montoya 31, Hegarty 58 Conversions: Burns 14, 23, 59 Penalties: 17, 43, 65 Northampton ..20pts Tries: […]

Chris Ashton joins Leicester Tigers on short-term contract

10 February 2022 0 comments

Leicester Tigers have signed dual-international Chris Ashton on a short-term contract. The 34-year-old joins Tigers from Worcester Warriors having previously represented fellow Gallagher Premiership […]

Charlie Ewels: Ingredients for success are here at Bath – we just need the recipe

9 January 2022 0 comments

PAUL REES TALKS TO BATH CAPTAIN CHARLIE EWELS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AT THE REC As Mike Ford reflected on Bath’s 2015 Premiership final defeat to […]

Metronomic Hodgson doesn’t miss a beat

9 January 2022 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 92 Charlie […]

Ashton departure from Worcester confirmed

19 December 2021 1 comment

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that former England winger Chris Ashton has left the club “by mutual consent”. The ex-Wigan rugby league player, 34, who switched […]

Chris Ashton leaves Worcester Warriors

13 December 2021 1 comment

After weeks of media speculation, Worcester Warriors have parted company with ex-England winger Chris Ashton. Ashton was “unavailable for selection” all season. Warriors now say […]

Ashton set to quit Warriors

28 November 2021 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER CHRIS Ashton was in the advanced stages late last week of agreeing to a departure from Worcester Warriors […]

Thomas: I’m still in charge of the team

28 November 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Leading voice: Ted Hill welcomes the arrival of Steve Diamond to Sixways PICTURES: Getty Images STEVE Diamond takes charge of Worcester’s rugby […]

Diamond arrival is good news for Ashton

21 November 2021 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE STEVE DIAMOND’s reputation for getting wayward characters back on the straight and narrow could save Chris Ashton’s Worcester career. Ashton signed for […]

Ashton suspended after bust-up

31 October 2021 2 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Better days: Chris Ashton scores for Worcester against Northampton CHRIS Ashton faces an uncertain future at Worcester Warriors […]

Daly’s lucky Lions number is looking like 13 against Boks

11 July 2021 0 comments

Nick Cain discusses the versatile roles Elliot Daly is able to play with his Saracens attack coach Kevin Sorrell, and whether this is something that can propel him into the Lions’ starting line-up

Ashton hit for six by dismissal

4 April 2021 2 comments

WORCESTER winger Chris Ashton has been banned for six matches after being found guilty of dangerous play in his side’s loss to Northampton. The 34-year-old […]

Worcester 14-62 Northampton: Sleightholme runs riot in a Saints slaughter

28 March 2021 0 comments

Warriors head coach dubs heavy defeat to Northampton ‘unacceptable’ as Ollie Sleightholme runs in a hat-trick at Sixways

Worcester 23-24 Bristol: Naulago’s hat-trick denies the Warriors

7 March 2021 0 comments

Fijian flyer the standout difference between Bears and Warriors in clash at Sixways

How could Farrell moan about Biggar – he did the same!

7 March 2021 1 comment

By PETER JACKSON OWEN Farrell and Pascal Gauzere had been the central characters in an incident eight years ago which bore an uncanny resemblance to the […]

Gloucester 22-14 Worcester: Skivington gets that winning feeling at last

28 February 2021 0 comments

George Skivington and Lewis Ludlow react to Gloucester’s first win since November against Warriors

Time to stop humiliating teams at World Cups | Chris Hewett

29 January 2021 1 comment

Chris Hewett looks at how some of the Tier 2 nations have a tall ask of progressing from World Cup pool stages before you consider their opposition

Quins wing Chris Ashton makes mid-season switch to Worcester Warriors

25 January 2021 0 comments

Ashton makes splashdown at Sixways Stadium, leaving Harlequins after ten months at the Stoop

Rotherham and Jersey Reds sing praises for Ed Robinson

24 January 2021 0 comments

Jon Newcombe speak to the coaches who know Ed Robinson, the Jersey Reds coach who will join up with Eddie Jones

Chris Ashton could join the exodus to Japan

19 January 2021 1 comment

Neil Fissler reports on the future of Harlequins and former England wing Chris Ashton

Dream Team: England U20s head coach Alan Dickens

6 January 2021 2 comments

Former Sale Sharks, Leeds, Saracens and Northampton No.9 Alan Dickens selects a dream XV

Gloucester move for Scots lock Davidson

20 December 2020 0 comments

Wanted: Andrew Davidson GLOUCESTER are ready to switch their attentions towards Edinburgh lock Andrew Davidson as they step up their recruitment for next season. The […]

Steve Diamond rescued Sale Sharks from abyss but courted controversy

15 December 2020 3 comments

Jon Newcombe charts the highs and lows of Steve Diamond’s tenure at Sale Sharks

Dombrandt keeps armband as Ashton starts at 15

6 December 2020 1 comment

Captain: Dombrandt GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington makes two changes to the team that beat Wasps last weekend. Lewis Ludlow returns at openside flanker […]

Squad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season

19 November 2020 0 comments

An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night

Play-off blues drive Bath hunger

15 November 2020 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY TALKS TO STUART HOOPER ABOUT BATH’S MISSION TO END THE TROPHY DROUGHT Driving standards: Ben Spencer inspired Bath’s post-lockdown push for the play-offs […]

Haskell broke the oldest rule

4 October 2020 0 comments

Boys on tour: James Haskell, top left, with clockwise Simon Shaw, Nick Easter, Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley in 2011. Shaw and Easter were not […]

Surreal start for Noah Heward in Worcester’s fast lane

29 September 2020 0 comments

Another one off the Worcester block who has been getting a look in with England U20s and the Warriors first team

Surreal start to life in Warriors’ fast lane

27 September 2020 0 comments

Tom Vale talks to Worcester Warriors’ teenage sensation Noah Heward Ten years ago, Noah Heward found himself on a rugby trip back from Devon as […]

Rory’s delight after epic win in All Black country

27 September 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 27 Rory […]

Bonus point boosts Quins’ play-off bid

6 September 2020 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON Making a splash: Chris Ashton scores Quins’ fourth try Early try: Rory Hutchinson CHRIS Ashton’s bonuspoint try helped Harlequins revive their play-off […]

Gustard embarassed by Quins

30 August 2020 1 comment

■ By SAM JACKSON WORCESTER ended their eight-match losing run to record their first league victory of 2020 after bullying Quins into submission in the […]

TEAMS: Borthwick overhauls Leicester line-up to include Nemani Nadolo

25 August 2020 0 comments

Nadolo is one of 14 changes made by Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick for clash with London Iris

TEAMS: The Premiership returns for Round 14

14 August 2020 0 comments

Catch coverage of all the Premiership action in this Sunday’s edition of TRP…

Can Chris Ashton make a splash on debut for Harlequins?

13 August 2020 0 comments

Jon Newcombe previews Friday night’s Premiership restart match between Harlequins and Sale, looking at the betting odds

Brendan Gallagher’s Premiership restart preview

9 August 2020 2 comments

BATH Director of rugby: Stuart Hooper Captain: Charlie Ewels Stadium: The Recreation Ground Current position: 6th Form guide last 5 games: WWWLLL All to play […]

DREAMTEAM

12 July 2020 0 comments

DAVE PORECKI,WARATAHS AND FORMER LONDON IRISH,SARACENS AND MANLY MARLINS HOOKER,CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Harry Elrington -Big future ahead […]

Kirwan delivers under weight of expectation

5 July 2020 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 16 John […]

Alex aims to conquer England after France

14 June 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Channel-hopper: Alex Lozowski of Saracens skips the tackle of Munster’s Chris Farrell Inset: Chris Ashton PICTURE: Getty Images ALEX LOZOWSKI is looking […]

QUIZ ANSWERS from P24:

7 June 2020 1 comment

1. Mike Campbell-Lamerton – 1966 New Zealand; born in Valletta, Malta in 1933. 2. Serge Blanco 3. Ray Gravell (Llanelli, Wales and the British Lions) […]

Leinster wing Dave Kearney is king of Europe’s elite tryscorers

28 May 2020 0 comments

Peter Jackson looks over the stats for Europe’s top performing players in terms of tries and points scored

Paul Gustard ‘thrilled’ at Nathan Earle extending Harlequins contract

20 May 2020 0 comments

Nathan Earle scored 11 tries for Harlequins before a knee injury ended his first season at the Stoop

RUGBY QUIZ

10 May 2020 1 comment

FORMER LEADING WELSH REFEREE ALUN WYN BEVAN TESTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE Memorable: Andy Hancock scores for England 1. When left wing Andy Hancock of Northampton scored […]

Marland Yarde and Jonny May to wing it for Sale Sharks next season?

26 March 2020 0 comments

England winger Jonny May has been asked to take a pay cut at Leicester Tigers

Yarde stays at Sale…with May?

22 March 2020 2 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLINDSIDE SALE Sharks winger Marland Yarde is unlikely to be heading to Leicester Tigers next season […]

Frustrating to win only the one cap

22 March 2020 1 comment

MY LIFEIN RUGBY ROGER WILSON THE FORMER IRELAND, ULSTER AND NORTHAMPTON No.8 AS a Belfast schoolboy, going to Ulster matches at Ravenhill on a Friday […]