About Harry Shewring
Lived 1881 – 1960 (aged 79). Harry Shewring was a rugby union player.
Harry Edward Shewring (26 April 1881 – 27 November 1960) was an English international rugby union player.
A native of Keynsham, Shewring played his rugby for Bristol, which he joined as a fullback before establishing himself in the team as a centre three–quarter. He was a regular Somerset representative and gained a total of 10 England caps. This included their 3–3 draw against the 1906–07 Springboks in London, where he swerved past several opponents to help set up his team's only try. He took over as Bristol captain for the 1907–08 season.
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Who was Harry Shewring?
rugby player
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Harry Shewring was born on 26 April 1881.
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Harry Shewring died on 27 November 1960.
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Harry Shewring was a rugby union player.
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