Nev MacEwan
New Zealand rugby union player (1934–2026)
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Ian Neven MacEwan (1 May 1934 – 11 March 2026) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and number eight, he played 52 games for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1956 and 1962, including 20 test matches.
1 May 1934
| Born | Ian Neven MacEwan 1 May 1934 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 11 March 2026 (aged 91) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Nelson College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | School teacher Shipping agent Travel agent Public relations officer Prison chaplain Celebrant B&B owner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Born in Auckland on 1 May 1934, MacEwan was educated at Nelson College from 1949 to 1952, and played in the school's 1st XV in 1951 and 1952.[1][2]
Rugby career
A lock and number eight, MacEwan represented Wellington at a provincial level, making 133 appearances for the province between 1954 and 1967.[1] He was a member of the All Blacks from 1956 to 1962, and played 52 matches for the side, including 20 internationals.[1] He captained the All Blacks in three tour matches, against Northern Transvaal and Eastern Province in 1960, and Newcastle in 1962.[1]
