About John Hewitt
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 90). John Hewitt was a rugby union player.
William John Hewitt (6 June 1928 — 15 May 2019) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Biography Hewitt was born in Belfast and learned his rugby at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, where he was a member of the 1945 Ulster Schools' Cup-winning side. He played his rugby club for Instonians.
An out-half, Hewitt had limited opportunities for Ireland due to the presence of Jack Kyle and was capped four times between 1954 and 1961, with two of his appearances coming as a wing three-quarter. He was a member of Ireland's 1952 tour of South America and earned his final cap against the Springboks in Cape Town on the 1961 South African tour.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Hewitt?
Irish international rugby union player
When was John Hewitt born?
John Hewitt was born on 6 June 1928 in Belfast.
When did John Hewitt die?
John Hewitt died on 15 May 2019 in Belfast.
What was John Hewitt's occupation?
John Hewitt was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Hewitt (rugby union, born 1928)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Hewitt. https://biography.guide/john-hewitt-rugby-union-player-1928/
MLA: "John Hewitt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-hewitt-rugby-union-player-1928/.
Chicago: "John Hewitt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-hewitt-rugby-union-player-1928/.
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