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Carl Ablett
Former England international rugby league footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carl Ablett (born 19 December 1985) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a second-row, loose forward or centre for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League and England at international level.[2][3]
Ablett spent time on loan from Leeds at the London Broncos in the Super League in 2005.
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Background
Ablett was born in Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Career
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In 2005, he spent a month on loan at London Broncos.[5]
Ablett played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford.[6][7][8]
Ablett played in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Warrington at Wembley Stadium.[9][10]
Ablett played in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Wigan at Wembley Stadium.[11][12][13]
Ablett played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford.[14][15]
In 2012, he along with Zak Hardaker signed five-year contract with the Leeds.[16] Ablett played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Warrington at Wembley Stadium.[17][18] Ablett played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final victory over Warrington at Old Trafford.[19][20]
Ablett played in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford at Wembley Stadium.[21]
Ablett played in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium.[22][23][24] Ablett played in the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at Old Trafford.[25]
Ablett played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final victory over the Castleford Tigers at Old Trafford.[26][27][28]
In 2018, Ablett captained Leeds on several occasions.
Retirement
On 9 September 2019, it was announced that Ablett would retire[29]
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International career
Ablett was called up to the England squad for the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament.[4][30] However, he did not get any game time in the competition.
Ablett was selected in England's 24-man squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Honours
Super League (7): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017
Challenge Cup (2): 2014, 2015
League Leaders' Shield (2): 2009, 2015
World Club Challenge (1): 2012
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