Jonathan Evans (rugby union)

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Jonathan Evans
Birth nameJonathan Rhys Evans
Date of birth (1992-07-25) 25 July 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)
School Lewis School, Pengam
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum half
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Bargoed RFC ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2010–2012 Bargoed 10 (5)
2010–2011 Newport RFC 13 (15)
2010–2015 Newport Gwent Dragons 83 (55)
2011–2014 Bedwas 7 (0)
2014 Cross Keys 1 (5)
2015–2016 Bath 4 (5)
2016–2020 Scarlets 30 (30)
2016–2020 Llanelli 1 (0)
2021– Ebbw Vale ()
Correct as of 28 April 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2010 Wales U18 2
2011–2012 Wales U20 18 (5)

Jonathan Evans (born 25 July 1992) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, who play at scrum half for Ebbw Vale RFC. He also played for the Scarlets, Newport Gwent Dragons and Bath.

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Club career

Evans played his junior rugby and also began his senior career at Bargoed RFC, he had also been a member of the Newport Gwent Dragons academy. Before playing for the Dragons he had played for Welsh Premier Division sides Pontypool RFC and Newport RFC. Originally an outside half, Evans move to scrum half at U16 level. [1]

Evans made his professional debut for the Newport Gwent Dragons in a Pro12 match against the Ospreys on 7 May 2010, he was at the time the youngest Dragons player ever at 17. [2]

On 24 February 2015, it was announced Evans would join Premiership side Bath from the start of the 2015–16 season. [3] Evans made his first appearance for Bath as a substitute against Newcastle Falcons on 2 January 2016. He scored his first try for Bath in a 16–14 victory over Worcester Warriors. Evans struggled to get game time, and found himself down the pecking order below Chris Cook and Nikola Matawalu. Evans left Bath after making four appearances in his only season at the club.

On 22 February 2016, it was announced Evans would join Welsh region Scarlets at the start of the 2016–17 season. [4] He was part of the team that won the 2016–17 Pro12 title, coming off the bench in the Grand Final as the Scarlets beat Munster 46–22. [5]

Evans was released at the end of the 2019–20 season. [6] Evans found a career in teacher recruitment after his release, but in November 2021 joined Ebbw Vale RFC, marking a return to competitive rugby. [7] [8]

International career

Evans made two appearances for Wales U18 in 2010, and represented Wales U20 in 2011 and 2012 a two U20 Six Nations and Junior World Championships. [1] [9] [10] [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Future Faces: Alex Matthews and Jonathan Evans". Rugby World. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "Dragons call on schoolboys". South Wales Argos. 6 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Jonathan Evans to join Bath from Newport Gwent Dragons". BBC Sport. 24 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Jonathan Evans: Scarlets sign Bath scrum-half for next season". BBC Sport. 22 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Munster 22-46 Scarlets". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Hadleigh Parkes among eight Scarlets players to leave with coach Brad Mooar also departing". Sky Sports. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Simon (20 August 2020). "Top Welsh rugby player Evans forced to leave game and start office job at 28". WalesOnline. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Steelmen Sign Jon Evans". Ebbw Vale RFC. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "6 nations tournament Under 20 - SEASON 2010-2011 - Games played". It's Rugby.
  10. ↑ "IRB Junior World Championship - SEASON 2010-2011 - Games played". It's Rugby.
  11. ↑ "6 nations tournament Under 20 - SEASON 2011-2012 - Games played". It's Rugby.
  12. ↑ "IRB Junior World Championship - SEASON 2011-2012 - Games played". It's Rugby.
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