Content overview: “Christian Wade ties Chris Ashton's Premiership try record in Newcastle's first win over Sa”. Christian Wade matched Chris Ashton's all-time Gallagher Premiership try-scoring record on Friday, crossing for his 101st league try to help Newcastle Falcons secure their first win of the season, a 34-28 victory over Sale Sharks at Kingston Park. Wade's milestone score came in the second half and proved pivotal as the Falcons ended a six-match losing run. The 34-year-old winger, who returned to Newcastle this season after a stint in the NFL, now sits level with Ashton at the top of the Premiership's try-scoring charts.
His performance also included a second try, underlining his enduring threat. For Sale, the defeat damages their top-four ambitions, leaving them sixth in the table. Newcastle remain bottom but the win offers a glimmer of hope in their battle to avoid relegation. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.