No appeal for biter Ashton
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Saracens confirmed on Friday that they will not appeal the decision from an independent RFU disciplinary panel to suspend Chris Ashton for 13 weeks for biting.
Sarries not fighting Ashton ban
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySaracens will not be contesting the 13-week ban imposed on winger Chris Ashton for biting Northampton's Alex Waller.
Savenaca Rawaca: Fiji sevens player pulls out of Saracens deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFiji sevens player Savenaca Rawaca will not join Premiership champions Saracens because of personal reasons.
Team of the week
1 decade ago by Americas Rugby NewsA disappointing performance from Los Pumas against Australia meant only limited representation this week. Thankfully a number of players in Europe stepped up to the mark with one in New Zealand...
Nathan Earle thriving in Kiwi rugby
1 decade ago by Stuff.co.nzEnglish import Nathan Earle's working holiday has been extended to the national provincial championship after a successful overseas experience in Christchurch club rugby. The Hong Kong-born...
Chris Ashton: RFU was 'unconvinced' by Saracens wing's defence for biting
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRugby union bosses say they banned Saracens winger Chris Ashton after finding his description of events "less plausible".
Gareth Steenson says it is too early to judge Bristol after poor start
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Obituaries written after Bristol thrashed by Wasps• Steenson: ‘It is far too early to judge anyone in Premiership’Gareth Steenson believes it is too early to judge whether Bristol are on course...
Ashton's biting ban puts England future in doubt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentChris Ashton's turbulent year took another grim twist as the England and Saracens wing was given a 13-week ban for biting, seemingly driving a fresh nail into the coffin of his international career.
Northampton furious that biter Chris Ashton escaped sanction during match
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former England wing played 80 minutes of 27-12 win against Saints• Northampton claim Alex Waller saw yellow for ‘marginal tackle’Northampton have responded bitterly to Chris Ashton’s 13-match...
13-week ban for biting as Drew Mitchell compares Ashton to Suarez
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auChris Ashton has been compared to Luis Suarez by Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell in the latest soccer analogy used to characterise the England star who has received a 13-week ban for biting. Ashton has...
