Iestyn Hopkins

Iestyn Hopkins

Date of birth	(2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Cwmllynfell, Wales
Height	173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	88 kg (13 st 12 lb)
School	Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur
University	Swansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback Current team Ospreys Youth career Ystradgynlais RFC Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023– Ospreys 22 (20) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022 Wales U20 5 (0)

Iestyn Hopkins (born 4 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side the Ospreys. His preferred position is fullback. ^[1]

Professional career

Hopkins is from Cwmllynfell, and began playing his junior rugby at Ystradgynlais RFC. He studied at Swansea University, and while there represented Swansea RFC. ^[2] He broke through to the Ospreys squad in 2023, debuting against Zebre Parma in January. ^[3] He scored his first try for the side against the Dragons in March. ^[4]

Hopkins represented Wales U20 in 2022. ^[5]

References

1. "Iestyn Hopkins". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
2. "The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut". Wales Online. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
3. "Zebre 24-28 Ospreys: Much-changed Welsh side come from behind to claim bonus point victory in Italy". Wales Online. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
4. "United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 37-18 Dragons - Hosts win to keep pressure on Cardiff". BBC Sport. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
5. "Hopkins making his mark in Indigo Prem". Welsh Rugby Union. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile