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Christian Wade

Christian Wade (born 15 May 1991) is an English professional rugby union player, former American football player, and former rugby league player, who currently plays wing for Prem Rugby club Newcastle Red Bulls and the England national team. Wade played for Wasps for seven seasons and scored 82 tries in Premiership Rugby, which places him fifth in the best try scorers list. In October 2018, he switched to American football to pursue a career in the National Football League. He spent three seasons as a running back for the Buffalo Bills' practice squad and then returned to rugby union in August 2022. In 2013, Wade played one international match for England, against Argentina.

Infobox

2011
England A
2013
British & Irish Lions
Full name
Christian Wade
Born
(1991-05-15) 15 May 1991 (age 34)Slough, England
Height
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight
85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)
School
Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
University
St Mary's University College
Position
Wing
Years
Team
2011–2018
Wasps
2022–2024
Racing 92
2024–2025
Gloucester
2025–
Newcastle Red Bulls
2009–2011
England U20
2009–2010
England 7s
Club
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2025 Wigan Warriors 2 2 0 0 8
Current team
Newcastle Red Bulls

Tables

· Rugby union and league career › International career › International tries
†
†
Try
†
Opposing team
Barbarians
Location
London, England
Venue
Twickenham
Competition
Summer International
Date
27 May 2012
Result
Win
Score
57 – 26
‡ x3
‡ x3
Try
‡ x3
Opposing team
South African Barbarians (South)
Location
Kimberley, South Africa
Venue
Griquas Park
Competition
2012 Tour of South Africa
Date
13 June 2012
Result
Win
Score
54 – 26
†
†
Try
†
Opposing team
Barbarians
Location
London, England
Venue
Twickenham
Competition
Summer International
Date
26 May 2013
Result
Win
Score
40 – 12
†
†
Try
†
Opposing team
Ireland Wolfhounds
Location
Cork, Ireland
Venue
Musgrave Park
Date
30 January 2015
Result
Win
Score
18 – 9
Try
Opposing team
Location
Venue
Competition
Date
Result
Score
†
Barbarians
London, England
Twickenham
Summer International
27 May 2012
Win
57 – 26
‡ x3
South African Barbarians (South)
Kimberley, South Africa
Griquas Park
2012 Tour of South Africa
13 June 2012
Win
54 – 26
†
Barbarians
London, England
Twickenham
Summer International
26 May 2013
Win
40 – 12
†
Ireland Wolfhounds
Cork, Ireland
Musgrave Park
30 January 2015
Win
18 – 9

References

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    https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/christian-wade-wings-in-for-newcastle/
  2. "Christian Wade: Ex-Wasps winger says England's size obsession limited him to one cap"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46024276
  3. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/club-rugby/christian-wade-float-like-a-butterfly-sting-like-a-wasp-6257514.html
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    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/dec/21/christian-wade-wasps-winger-pace
  5. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/9528614/Stuart-Lancaster-says-Wasps-wing-Christian-Wade-will-have-more-opportunities-for-England.html
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    https://www.thetimes.com/article/london-wasps-28-leinster-48-lions-hopeful-christian-wade-creates-a-buzz-but-wasps-are-outclassed-m0v990lj2h8
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    https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/13350976/christian-wade-wigan-warriors-sign-former-england-winger-for-rest-of-season-after-switch-from-rugby-union
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    https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/christian-wade-makes-super-league-debut-admission-after-first-wigan-appearance
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    https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/christian-wade-wings-in-for-newcastle/
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    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jun/26/new-zealand-england-irb-world-final
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