Chris Ashton - Speaker

Speaker, Rugby Union Legend and Mental Resilience Advocate
London
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Chris Ashton | Speaker Biography

Prolific try-scorer in rugby union and league
Known for the 'Ash Splash' celebration
First player to score 100 Premiership tries

Christ Ashton is a retired English rugby union and former rugby league player, known for his exceptional try-scoring ability. He started his career with Wigan Warriors, making his senior debut in 2005 and scoring 28 tries in 52 games.

In 2007, Chris moved to rugby union with Northampton Saints, where he set a record by scoring 39 tries in his first season. His impressive performance in the 2009-2010 season earned him the Premiership Player of the Season Award after scoring 16 tries in 20 matches.

Chris joined Saracens in 2012, making an immediate impact by scoring two tries on his debut. He played a key role in Saracens' Premiership wins in 2015 and 2016 and helped the club win its first Champions Cup title. He set a Heineken Cup record with 11 tries in the 2013-2014 season. In 2017, he moved to Toulon, where he broke the Top 14 season try-scoring record with 24 tries. He later played for Sale Sharks, Harlequins, and Worcester Warriors before finishing his career at Leicester Tigers, where he debuted in February 2022 and became the first player to score 100 tries in Premiership Rugby in April 2023.

On the international stage, Ashton made his England debut in March 2010 and earned 40 caps, including playing in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where he was a joint-leading try-scorer. He returned to the England squad in November 2018 and scored against New Zealand in his comeback match.

Chris is also known for his signature try celebration, the 'Ash Splash.' His career showcases his dedication, skill, and adaptability, making him one of rugby's most successful and recognizable players.

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*What topics does Chris Ashton specialise in?*
Chris Ashton specialises in talking about rugby union, try-scoring, sportsmanship and more.

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*Does Chris Ashton offer virtual speaking engagements?*
Yes, Chris Ashton offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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