John Ashworth (rugby union)

John Ashworth

Birth name	John Colin Ashworth
Date of birth	(1949-11-09) 9 November 1949
Place of birth	Waikari, New Zealand
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	107 kg (236 lb)
School	Riccarton High School
Notable relative(s)	Craig Green (cousin), Brodie Retallick (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1972–1984 Canterbury () 1985 Hawke's Bay 2 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1977–1985 New Zealand 24 (4)

John Colin Ashworth (born 9 November 1949) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. A prop, Ashworth represented Canterbury and, briefly, Hawke's Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1977 to 1985. He played 52 matches for the All Blacks including 24 internationals. He is remembered for stamping on the face of JPR Williams during a match against Bridgend. The wound required 30 stitches.