Christian Wade nears Premiership rugby all-time try scoring record

Christian Wade is approaching the all-time try-scoring record in English Premiership rugby. Currently sitting at 100 tries, the Newcastle Red Bulls winger is just one score away from equaling the record held by Chris Ashton, who has 101 career tries.

Wade has had a prolific start to the 2026-27 season, scoring five tries in his first three matches. Other notable statistical leaders in the early stages of the season include Tommy Freeman, who also has five tries, and Fin Smith, who leads the point-scoring charts with 37 points.

In terms of physical play, Will Trenholm of Gloucester leads the league in carries with 42, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso of Exeter has recorded the most metres carried with 265.