Martin Worthington

Martin Paul Worthington (born 25 January 1981) is an English rugby union footballer and former professional Association footballer. He currently plays in France for Rugby Pro D2 side Tarbes Pyrénées Rugby.

Worthington was born in Torquay to Scottish parents and played junior rugby for Paignton Rugby Football Club while attending Paignton Community College. He is eligible to play rugby for Scotland due to his parentage

Professional football career On leaving school he began a traineeship with Torquay United Football Club, although continued to play rugby for Paignton. He subsequently played for Manchester R.F.C. and New Zealand side Star, and despite being named as the club's 'Sportsman of the Year'.

Worthington joined Mounts Bay R.F.C in 2004 before joining French side Montlucon in the 2004 close season. were relegated at the end of the season (and then demoted a further level for financial irregularities).

His younger brother David was also a trainee footballer with Torquay United, but was released at the end of his traineeship at the end of the 2000–01 season. He subsequently played for a number of non-league sides in Devon.