Ashley Challenger
Noticeable Past Player Achievements 15 of 15

15. Ashley Challenger


Bristol Bears
London Scottish (RFU Championship) - Currently
Hartpury RFC (RFU Championship)
Chartres Rugby, Paris
Gloucestershire u20's
Somerset County
Bristol Academy
Dings Crusaders RFC
Avonmouth Old Boys 1st XV
Hornets Colts
Avonmouth Old Boys Mini & Juniors

Ash (Boo) grew up at the club coming through our mini/junior ranks. He attended Filton SGS College and featured heavily in their 1st XV squad aswell as the Bristol Rugby Academy with a host of modern stars (Jake Polledri).
Ash returned to the club where he featured for us during our final season of Nat3 rugby and South West 1 West rugby, he made appearances for Gloucestershire County u20's. He later went on to play for Dings Crusaders whilst also Somerset County at senior level before winning a contract with Hartpury RFC in the Green King IPA Championship where he spent a season, winning appearances for Gloucester United and Bath United.

Following the pandemic and at the start of the 2021/22 season Ashley spent 4 weeks training with Bristol Bears in the hope of gaining a contract. He was successful and was awarded a 1 year deal with his home town club, something we are hugely proud of.

Pictured is Ashley in his debut for Bristol Bears in the Prem Cup Vs Exeter Chiefs.