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Rugby legend & performance speaker

Chris Ashton

Transform team performance with Chris Ashton, speaker and rugby legend. Chris works with organisations to build high-performance cultures and develop resilience strategies, delivering record-breaking insights as Premiership Player of the Season and 100+ try scorer.

Trusted by Northampton Saints, Saracens, Leicester Tigers

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  • Record breaking rugby union player with exceptional try scoring ability
  • First player to score 100 tries in Premiership Rugby
  • Winner of Premiership Player of the Season Award
Chris Ashton is a record-breaking rugby union player whose exceptional try-scoring ability transformed him from a promising talent into one of the sport's most prolific finishers. His career spans successful stints with elite clubs including Northampton Saints, Saracens, and Leicester Tigers. With 40 England caps and the distinction of being the first player to score 100 tries in Premiership Rugby, Chris has collected numerous accolades including the Premiership Player of the Season Award and setting try-scoring records in both the Heineken Cup and French Top 14. His signature "Ash Splash" celebration became as recognizable as his remarkable finishing skills. Chris brings unique insights on peak performance and career longevity, helping organisations understand how consistent excellence requires both technical mastery and psychological resilience. His experience transitioning between rugby league and union demonstrates the adaptability needed in rapidly changing environments, offering valuable lessons on transferring core skills to new challenges. Audiences gain practical strategies for building high-performance teams through Chris's experiences in multiple championship-winning sides. His journey illustrates how setbacks can become platforms for future success, while his try-scoring expertise provides a framework for identifying and maximising opportunities under pressure. Book Chris for an authentic perspective on achieving sustained excellence from someone who repeatedly broke records at the highest levels of professional sport.

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Chris Ashton, a record-breaking rugby union player with 40 England caps and the first to score 100 tries in Premiership Rugby, brings unique insights on peak performance, career longevity, and building championship-winning teams through his experiences with elite clubs. Book Chris today to give your team an authentic perspective on achieving sustained excellence from someone who repeatedly broke records at the highest levels of professional sport.

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What topics does Chris Ashton specialise in?
Chris Ashton specialises in discussing rugby union, try-scoring, sportsmanship and more.
What is Chris Ashton's speaking style like?
Chris delivers dynamic performances on the rugby field, showcasing exceptional skill and adaptability. His impressive try-scoring ability and signature celebration make him a standout player in the sport.
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Email chris.ashton@getapeptalk.com or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Chris Ashton for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Chris Ashton's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Chris Ashton directly.
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