# Christian Wade eyes Premiership try-scoring record

> Christian Wade could become the all-time top try scorer in Premiership history with one more try.
- Title: Christian Wade eyes Premiership try-scoring record | Shortify
- Summary: Christian Wade could become the all-time top try scorer in Premiership history with one more try. Christian Wade needs one more try to equal Chris Ashton's…
- Keywords: gallagher premiership, christian wade, chris ashton, premiership try scorers, try record, leicester tigers, sale sharks, harlequins, wasps, gloucester rugby, bath rugby, newcastle red bulls
- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/tournaments/gallagher-premiership/top-prem-rugby-try-scorers-186185
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:54:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gallagher premiership, christian wade, chris ashton, premiership try scorers, try record, leicester tigers, sale sharks, harlequins, wasps, gloucester rugby, bath rugby, newcastle red bulls
## Christian Wade's record chase
Christian Wade has scored five tries in Newcastle Red Bulls' first three games of the 2026-27 season.
## Top try scorer record
Chris Ashton holds the record with 101 Premiership tries across six clubs.
## Christian Wade's position
Christian Wade is currently second on the all-time list with 100 Premiership tries.
## Wade's clubs
Wade has played for Wasps, Gloucester Rugby, and Newcastle Red Bulls.
## Wade's record
Wade needs one more try to equal Chris Ashton's record of 101 tries.
## Other top try scorers
Tom Varndell has 92 tries, Mark Cueto has 90, Danny Care has 85.
## Wade's potential
Wade could surpass the record if he scores against Sale Sharks this weekend.
## Next players to join top 10
Ollie Hassell-Collins, Tommy Freeman, and Cadan Murley are likely to join the top 10.
## Key takeaway

Christian Wade needs one more try to equal Chris Ashton's record of 101 Premiership tries.