Nev MacEwan

Ian Neven MacEwan (born 1 May 1934) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and number eight, MacEwan represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1956 to 1962. He played 52 matches for the All Blacks including 20 internationals. He captained the All Blacks in three tour matches, against Northern Transvaal and Eastern Province in 1960, and Newcastle in 1962.[1]

Nev MacEwan
Birth nameIan Neven MacEwan
Date of birth (1934-05-01) 1 May 1934
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
SchoolNelson College
SpouseJeannette Moulder
Occupation(s)School teacher
Shipping agent
Travel agent
Public relations officer
Prison chaplain
Celebrant
B&B owner
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock and number eight
All Black No. 578
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1954-67 Wellington 133 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1956–62 New Zealand 20 (6)

MacEwan was educated at Nelson College from 1949 to 1952, and played in the school's 1st XV in 1951 and 1952.[2]

MacEwan released his autobiography entitled When the Crowd Stops Roaring in 2019. In this book he described his struggles with alcoholism, leading to a theft conviction and suicide attempt in 1979, and his later recovery.[3]

References
  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Nev MacEwan". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  2. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
  3. Heagney, George (30 April 2019). "Former All Black chronicles highs and lows of a remarkable life". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 6 May 2019.


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