John Mudgeway
South African rugby union and rugby league footballer
About John Mudgeway
Lived 1960 – 2010 (aged 49–50). John Mudgeway was a South African and New Zealand rugby union player and rugby league player.
John Mudgeway was a New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer who represented South Africa at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
Playing career Born in Masterton, Mudgeway attended school in New Zealand, being an active rower and in the school's rugby union first XV. He went on to play representative rugby union in New Zealand and club rugby in Wales for the Swansea RFC. Mudgeway played 51 games for Swansea between 1986–87 and 1990–91. He then moved to Durban in South Africa.
Mudgeway played rugby league for South Africa at the 1995 World Cup, starting at in the match against England. The Sharks won the Currie Cup the next day, defeating Western Province 30–10.
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Who was John Mudgeway?
South African rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was John Mudgeway born?
John Mudgeway was born in 1960 in Masterton.
When did John Mudgeway die?
John Mudgeway died on 29 October 2010 in Durban.
What was John Mudgeway's occupation?
John Mudgeway was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was John Mudgeway?
John Mudgeway was South African and New Zealand.
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