The ex-NFL hopeful has matched Chris Ashton's 101 Premiership tries, and Newcastle's flying winger looks nowhere near done.
From an American football practice squad to the top of English rugby's try-scoring charts: Christian Wade's story just got another remarkable chapter. The Newcastle winger has scored again to reach 101 Premiership tries, drawing level with Chris Ashton's record.
Wade's route to this moment has been anything but ordinary. He left rugby for a shot at the NFL, then came back to the 15-man game. Few players would have returned with their instincts intact. Wade returned with his pace and finishing as sharp as ever.
The record is now shared, and the question is how long Ashton keeps his half of it. Wade has shown no sign of easing off. Every time the ball reaches the edge, defenders have to worry about the space he can find and how quickly he can reach it.
For Newcastle, that threat is a huge asset. A winger who can turn half a chance into five points changes how opponents defend, and Wade's knack for finishing is exactly what a side chasing results needs. The next try puts his name alone at the top of the list.
