About Jack Mattsson
Lived 1917 – 1999 (aged 82). Jack Mattsson was an Irish rugby union player.
John Alfred Mattsson (16 July 1917 — 16 October 1999) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Mattsson was a County Cork native and played for his rugby for Wanderers.
Although only capped once, Mattsson had the distinction of being part of Ireland's grand slam-winning 1948 Five Nations campaign. He came in at fullback for their second fixture, against England at Twickenham, deputising an unavailable Dudley Higgins. His performance was regarded as solid in a one-point win, with Ireland's Saturday Night highlighting his fielding and kicking, while also noting he'd been bettered by Dickie Guest in one of the England winger's two tries.
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Who was Jack Mattsson?
rugby player
When was Jack Mattsson born?
Jack Mattsson was born on 16 July 1917.
When did Jack Mattsson die?
Jack Mattsson died on 16 October 1999.
What was Jack Mattsson's occupation?
Jack Mattsson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack Mattsson?
Jack Mattsson was Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Mattsson. https://biography.guide/jack-mattsson/
MLA: "Jack Mattsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-mattsson/.
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