Career

He was an agent for the Royal Liver Assurance Company. Hinton was chosen for just a single international cap, which was awarded in the final game of the 1884 Home Nations Championship in a game against Ireland. Hinton was brought in as a replacement for George Lockwood Morris and was one of three new players brought into the pack.

The others being Llanelli"s Buckley Roderick and Samuel Goldsworthy of Swansea.

International matches played

Wales

Ireland 1884.

Achievements

• Wales won the match by a drop-goal and two tries to nil. But despite the win Hinton was not reselected for the following tournament.