[3][4] Asher was part of the 1908 New Zealand Māori rugby league tour of Australia which was organised by his brother Albert.
He was involved in the formation of the City Rovers club in the new Auckland Rugby League competition in 1909.
[5] In 1910 Asher was selected to represent New Zealand against the touring Great Britain Lions.
[5] He last played for the City Rovers in 1916[4] In 1927 Asher served as an Auckland selector before beginning a long career as an administrator.
[4] In 1969 the New Zealand Rugby League held a special match to celebrate its diamond jubilee.