Wade equals Ashton's all-time try-scoring record

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's top-flight record of 101 tries as Newcastle beat Sale 17-3.

Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's all-time Premiership try-scoring record of 101 tries as Newcastle defeated Sale 17-3 at Kingston Park on Friday night. Wade scored in the 49th minute as the Red Bulls recovered from a 3-0 half-time deficit to secure their first Gallagher Premiership win of the season. Newcastle captain George McGuigan also scored a try, with Josh Hodge adding seven points with the boot. Sale's only points came from a George Ford penalty.

Wade, 35, reached the century mark with a hat-trick away to Exeter Chiefs in Newcastle's previous fixture, becoming only the second player to reach 100 Premiership tries. Ashton's record has stood for over three years. Wade has achieved this milestone over 15 years of competition, during which time he also competed in other sports.

Wade said he does not focus on the record itself. 'I sometimes feel the record is more important to other people than it is to me,' he stated. 'I am someone who is going to score tries. That's what I do. That's what I love to do.' He emphasised that scoring tries depends on the team performing well and having great cohesion.

The match provided encouraging news for England head coach Steve Borthwick, with the Curry twins, Ben and Tom, playing together in their first start for 16 months.

How it is being reported

• Wade equals try-scoring record in Newcastle win over SaleChristian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's top-flight try-scoring record as he inspired Newcastle to their first Gallagher Prem win of the season over Sale.Sky Sports · 23 Oct, 22:15
• 'That's what I do' - Wade keeps cool as history approachesChristian Wade has 100 Prem tries, one behind the all-time record held by Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle Red Bulls winger has shown no signs of slowing down.BBC Sport · 23 Oct, 07:54

In this story: Christian Wade · Chris Ashton · Newcastle Red Bulls · Sale Sharks · Exeter Chiefs · George McGuigan · Kingston Park · Steve Borthwick

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