Abel Ashworth (second ¼ 1864[2] – 10 January 1938[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Oldham,[4] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Oldham was a rugby union club.
Abel Ashworth played two games for Leicester Tigers on their Easter tour to Wales in 1890. He played against Cardiff and Newport on Monday 7 April 1890 and Tuesday 8 April 1890 respectively. Along with Richard Cattell he became the first future England international to play for Leicester.[5]
International honours
Abel Ashworth won a cap for England while at Oldham in 1892 against Ireland.[1]
