About Abel Ashworth
Lived 1864 – 1938 (aged 73–74). Abel Ashworth was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Abel Ashworth (second ¼ 1864 – 10 January 1938 ) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Oldham, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Oldham was a rugby union club.
Background Abel Ashworth's birth was registered in Ashton-under-Lyne district, Lancashire, he died aged 73 in Oldham, Lancashire.
International honours Abel Ashworth won a cap for England while at Oldham in 1892 against Ireland.
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Who was Abel Ashworth?
English rugby union footballer
When was Abel Ashworth born?
Abel Ashworth was born in 1864 in Ashton-under-Lyne.
When did Abel Ashworth die?
Abel Ashworth died on 10 January 1938 in Oldham.
What was Abel Ashworth's occupation?
Abel Ashworth was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Abel Ashworth?
Abel Ashworth was British.
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