[1] Despite a record 67–3 loss to the Black Ferns in the first game of the Laurie O'Reilly Cup, she was a stand out for her side in the second test.

[5] In October 2016, She was named as Australia's women's XVs player of the year, taking out the prestigious John Eales medal.

[9][7] In 2018, She kicked an extra-time goal to help the NSW Waratahs win the inaugural Super W Grand Final against the Queensland Reds.

[10][11] She returned for another season in 2019 and led the team unbeaten, into a second consecutive home Grand Final against Queensland at Leichhardt Oval.

[12] Hewson was a prison guard in Sydney for 10 years and worked as a Services and Program officer with offenders who have an intellectual disability.