[5] He has earned 9 caps for Scotland in the European competitions and the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

[citation needed] After failing to make a first team appearance for Warrington, he joined Featherstone Rovers in 2012, ahead of the 2013 RFL Championship season.

[7] In four years in the capital he played over 100 games, including gaining promotion to the Super League.

[8] In the 2023 Super League season, Hellewell played 17 matches for Salford as the club finished 7th on the table and missed the playoffs.

He was named in their squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, and scored two tries in their 30–30 draw with Italy.