Wade closes in on record as tries dominate Prem
Summary
Christian Wade scored two tries in the first week of the Premiership Rugby season, bringing his total to 97 career tries. He is now just four tries away from breaking the all-time Premiership record held by Chris Ashton.Key Facts
- A record 52 tries were scored in the opening round of the Premiership Rugby season.
- Christian Wade plays for Newcastle Red Bulls and scored two tries in their 59-26 loss to Northampton Saints.
- Wade has scored 97 tries in his Premiership Rugby career, close to Chris Ashton’s record of 101.
- Wade’s Premiership tries came while playing for Wasps, Gloucester, and Newcastle.
- Wade has played rugby in France, rugby league with Wigan Warriors, and spent over three years with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
- Newcastle Red Bulls coach Dan McFarland praised Wade’s speed, professionalism, and leadership.
- Wade returned to rugby union last December after his time in rugby league and the NFL.
- The current leading try scorers in recent seasons have ranged from 13 to 18 tries per season.
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