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The RFU have confirmed that England and Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton has withdrawn from the World Cup training squad due to family reasons. A 28-man squad have convened at Pennyhill Park today for a training camp with another get together set to take place at Lensbury between June 30 and July 4. However, Ashton will not be a part …

Chris Ashton has emerged as a major doubt for England’s Test match with Australia on Saturday.  Ashton suffered a calf injury in the win over Japan at Twickenham at the weekend. According to a report by Sky Sports, he also missed training this morning. The England flyer underwent a scan and an update on his injury is expected later this …

England have got off to an absolute flyer in their clash with the All Blacks at Twickenham.  Owen Farrell started the game and his brilliantly executed kick off was fumbled by Brodie Retallick which gave England a scrum in New Zealand’s 22. From the resulting scrum, there were some very strong carries from the likes of Kyle Sinckler and Dylan …

Manu Tuilagi’s long-awaited return to England duty has been put on hold once again after the centre was ruled out of Saturday’s international against South Africa at Twickenham with a minor groin strain. Tuilagi, who had been named on the bench, suffered the injury during training on Thursday and it was announced Friday that he had been withdrawn from England …

Chris Ashton puts his return to the England squad down to the season he played for French giants Toulon where he rediscovered his zest and desire to play Test rugby again he told The Daily Mail. The 31-year-old wing — who is still the leading England try scorer amongst those in the squad for the November Tests despite a four …

England wing Chris Ashton has been given a seven-week ban for his tip-tackle on Rory Kockott during Sale’s pre-season friendly win away to French club Castres last Friday, the Rugby Football Union have announced. Ashton contested the charge of foul play but an independent disciplinary hearing found him guilty and issued a punishment that means he will miss an England …

Chris Ashton could miss the beginning of the Premiership season due to a red card he picked up in Sale Sharks’ recent preseason friendly against Castres on Friday.  Ashton received a straight red card from referee Romain Poite for a tip-tackle on Rory Kockott in the 46th minute of the game. Ashton is alleged to be in breach of law 9.18 …

Chris Ashton’s return to the Premiership is official, with confirmation that he has joined Sale Sharks. Sale announced the news on Tuesday evening, with Ashton returning to his homeland after spending one season in the Top 14 with Toulon. Welcome to the #SharksFamily @ChrisAshton1! ? Read more here ?https://t.co/Q2vONXZLZP pic.twitter.com/AEDMPm90nL — Sale Sharks? (@SaleSharksRugby) July 3, 2018 The Times have reported …

As Chris Ashton set the Top 14 alight with his blistering try-scoring form, there was an increased clamour from many quarters for the 31-year-old to be included in Eddie Jones’ England plans.  Of course, that is likely not to occur unless Ashton returns to England to play Premiership Rugby. However, even when he was with Saracens the season before last, …

This has been incredible so far.  At the time of writing, the Barbarians are leading England 21-14 at Twickenham with just 22 minutes on the clock. Of course, it’s that man Chris Ashton who has dotted down for two tries in a timely reminder to Eddie Jones what he is missing. TRY! Length of field try by guess who…go on…@ChrisAshton1 …

If you told Chris Ashton at the beginning of the season he would be lining out at Twickenham against international opposition at the end of May, you would forgive him for thinking that Eddie Jones had a change of heart.  Unfortunately for Ashton, he won’t be lining out for England but rather against them as he will represent the Barbarians this …

Chris Ashton looks set to line out against England at Twickenham next weekend as Eddie Jones’ side take on the Barbarians on Sunday.  The Barbarians who are being coached by Pat Lam and captained by Bundee Aki have assembled a pretty exciting squad for the match against England and there is sure to be some scintillating rugby on display. According …

​Toulon's​ Chris Ashton had an interesting evening in his side's Top 14 play-off against Lyon on Friday night.

Toulon’s English international winger Chris Ashton set a Top 14 record on Saturday when he scored his 22nd try of the season as the three-time European champions stunned leaders Montpellier 32-17. The 31-year-old Ashton touched down in the seventh minute in Marseille after a pass from former All Black centre Ma’a Nonu, completing a move started by Facundo Isa and …

​Munster's Champions Cup quarter-final opponents Toulon look extremely fired up for next week's Thomond Park showdown if Sunday's result is anything to go by.

Perhaps the most interesting European Champions Cup clash of the weekend is taking place between Scarlets and Toulon at the top of Pool 5. With the winner of the clash guaranteed to top the group and likely claim a home quarter-final spot, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Last year’s PRO12 champions were eager to reach the last eight for the …

Toulon President Mourad Boudjellal is given an eight-week touchline ban for criticising referees in the Top14.

Chris Ashton is currently enjoying life in the south of France with Toulon, the former European Cup winner with Saracens has adapted to the rigors of the Top 14 with some good try-scoring performances.  Saracens fans would have been disappointed to see their try-scoring machine leave the club but the blow was somewhat softened after the arrival of Liam Williams. …