About Bill McEwan
Lived 1875 – 1934 (aged 58). Bill McEwan was a South African rugby union player.
William McEwan (24 October 1875 – 4 April 1934) was a Scotland rugby union player. On moving to South Africa, McEwan then also represented South Africa.
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
He also played for Edinburgh Academicals.
International career
He was capped sixteen times for between 1894 and 1900.
Family
He was the brother of Saxon McEwan, who was also capped for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill McEwan?
Scottish rugby union player
When was Bill McEwan born?
Bill McEwan was born on 24 October 1875 in Edinburgh.
When did Bill McEwan die?
Bill McEwan died on 4 April 1934 in Cape Town.
What was Bill McEwan's occupation?
Bill McEwan was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bill McEwan?
Bill McEwan was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill McEwan (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill McEwan. https://biography.guide/bill-mcewan-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Bill McEwan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-mcewan-rugby-union-player/.
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