John Hibbs (rugby league)


John Hibbs is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, he represented New Zealand in the 1975 World Cup.

Playing career

Hibbs played in Greymouth, representing both the West Coast and the South Island. He was first selected for the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1969, playing against Australia. In 1974 he won the New Zealand Rugby League player of the year award.
His last match for New Zealand was against France in 1975 at the World Championship.