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Jack Hubbard (rugby union)

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Jack Hubbard
Full nameJohn Cairns Hubbard
Date of birth(1902-06-27)27 June 1902
Place of birthWoolwich, England
Date of death29 August 1997(1997-08-29) (aged 95)
Place of deathSurrey, England
Notable relative(s)George Hubbard (father)
Occupation(s)Stock broker
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1930 England 1 (0)

John Cairns Hubbard (27 June 1902 – 29 August 1997) was an English international rugby union player.

Born in Woolwich, London, Hubbard was the son of England three-quarter George Hubbard. He worked as a stock broker and spent most of his life in the Surrey town of Esher, where he moved in 1934.[1]

Hubbard gained his solitary England cap deputising injured fullback John Askew for a Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Twickenham in 1930.[2] The match finished in a 0–0 draw and Hubbard's assured performance at fullback was credited with playing a large part in keeping the Scots score-less.[3] He won his England call up via Harlequins and also played club rugby with Blackheath, while for county fixtures he represented Kent.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Jack Hubbard". Esher News and Mail. 17 September 1997.
  2. ^ "J. C. Hubbard To Take Askew's Place". Daily Mirror. 15 March 1930.
  3. ^ "Rugby Hero In Mitten". Sunday Express. 16 March 1930.
  4. ^ "John Cairns-Hubbard dies". The Independent. 5 September 1997.
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