Carl Ablett (born 19 December 1985) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a or for the Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League and England at international level. Ablett spent time on loan from Leeds at the London Broncos in the Super League in 2005. Background Ablett was born in Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Career In 2005, he spent a month on loan at London Broncos. Ablett played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford. Ablett played in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Warrington at Wembley Stadium. Ablett played in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Wigan at Wembley Stadium. Ablett played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford. In 2012, he along with Zak Hardaker signed five-year contract with the Leeds. Ablett played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Warrington at Wembley Stadium. Ablett played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final victory over Warrington at Old Trafford. Ablett played in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford at Wembley Stadium. Ablett played in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium. Ablett played in the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at Old Trafford. Ablett played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final victory over the Castleford Tigers at Old Trafford. In 2018, Ablett captained Leeds on several occasions. Retirement On 9 September 2019, it was announced that Ablett would retire International career Ablett was called up to the England squad for the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament. 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 References External links Leeds Rhinos profile SL profile 1985 births Living people England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Leeds Rhinos players London Broncos players People from Rothwell, West Yorkshire Rugby league players from Leeds Rugby league second-rows