Chris Ashton to retire from rugby at end of season

Ashton is to call time on an 18-year career that began in rugby league.

Chris Ashton will retire at the end of the season (David Davies/PA)

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023 - 12:53

Duncan Bech

Former England wing Chris Ashton will retire at the end of the season, his club Leicester have announced.

Ashton is to call time on an 18-year career that began in rugby league and is set to finish at the Tigers, the Gallagher Premiership side he joined midway through last season.

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