About John Newton
Lived 1920 – 1991 (aged 71). John Newton was a New Zealand rugby league player.
John Newton (9 March 1920 – 9 November 1991) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.
He was first selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1946, playing against the touring Great Britain Lions. He toured Great Britain and France in 1947 and Australia in 1948 as well as playing in home tests against Australia and Great Britain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Newton?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was John Newton born?
John Newton was born on 9 March 1920 in Rūnanga.
When did John Newton die?
John Newton died on 9 November 1991 in Greymouth.
What was John Newton's occupation?
John Newton was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Newton?
John Newton was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Newton (rugby league)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Newton. https://biography.guide/john-newton-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Newton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-newton-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "John Newton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-newton-rugby-league-player/.
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