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John Noel Brian Hipwell (24 January 1948 – 23 September 2013) was an Australian national representative rugby union player who played and captained the Wallabies. He played the majority of his career at scrum half and his representative career spanned 14 seasons from 1968 to 1981.
Sep 24, 2013 · Australian rugby is mourning the sudden death of former Wallabies captain and Hall of Fame inductee John Hipwell OAM, who passed away on Monday at the age of 65. A remarkable scrumhalf known to his friends as ‘Hippy’, Hipwell achieved much both on and off the field and was considered one of the world’s best in his day.
Jan 5, 2024 · John Hipwell made the touring team as a replacement for fullback Roger Gould, with a third halfback deemed more important.
Sep 24, 2013 · Former Wallabies captain Hipwell dies "The Australian Rugby community is mourning the sudden death of former Wallaby captain and Hall of Famer John Hipwell," the ARU said on Twitter.
Australian rugby is mourning the passing of ex-Wallabies captain John Hipwell who has died aged 65. Hipwell passed away suddenly on Monday with reports in the Australian press saying the...
Sep 24, 2013 · FORMER Australian Test rugby captain John Hipwell has passed away suddenly. "Hippy", as he was affectionately known throughout the rugby world, was 65. The rugged halfback with one of most assured pass in Test rugby played 36 Tests, captaining Australia nine times.
Sep 24, 2013 · John Hipwell is chaired from the SCG following the Wallabies Test match against England in 1975. Hipwell's death, at the age of 65, shocked the Australian rugby community on Tuesday as news of his passing spread.
