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Fred Jowett

1879 – 1939

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1879 – 1939 (aged 59–60). Fred Jowett was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.

Fred Jowett (1879 – 5 October 1939) was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales, and the British Lions. Jowett played club rugby for Swansea, and county rugby for Glamorgan. His first and only cap was on 10 January 1903 at St Helens Ground in Swansea against England. He made his début in an experienced team, with only George Travers of Pill Harriers earning his first cap alongside Jowett. The match was a one sided affair, with Wales winning 21–5, thanks to a hat-trick of tries from Jehoida Hodges. Although playing his part in an excellent victory over England, Jowett was never selected again.

The next year Jowett was selected to represent Bedell Sivright's British Lions on their tour of Australia and New Zealand, and was selected for one test.

Jowett was a high scoring wing, and his 1902–03 season tally of 42 tries for Swansea is still a club record to this day. 1903

British Lions 1904

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1879, Swansea
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Who was Fred Jowett?

Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer

When was Fred Jowett born?

Fred Jowett was born in 1879 in Swansea.

When did Fred Jowett die?

Fred Jowett died on 5 October 1939 in Clydach.

What was Fred Jowett's occupation?

Fred Jowett was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Fred Jowett?

Fred Jowett was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred Jowett

· Wikidata: Q5495622

· DBpedia: Fred Jowett (rugby)

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