Kat Evans

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Katharine Evans (born 9 January 1986) is a Welsh Rugby Union professional player, and rugby sevens player, [1] who plays hooker for the Wales women's national rugby union team, with five caps. [2]

She made her international debut against Japan in 2021, [3] and represented Wales at the 2021 Rugby World Cup, and 2023 Women's Six Nations Championship. [4]

She plays for Saracens Women. [5] [6]

She is a sports therapist lecturer at University of Wales. [7]

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References

  1. August 2016, The TRU Team Monday 8. "Kat Evans confident of bright future for womens rugby after Singha 7s success". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  2. "Kat Evans". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  3. "Kat Is Finally Out Of The Bag At 35 . . . And Will Make Her Wales Debut Against Japan". Dai Sport. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  4. World, Rugby (2023-04-21). "Wales Women's Six Nations Squad – Team to play France". Rugby World. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  5. "Kat Evans looks back at her top three matches after making her 200th appearance for the Club - Saracens" . Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  6. "Feature Interview | Kat Evans relishing international and domestic accolades - Saracens" . Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  7. Judd, Nick. "Sports therapy – Kate Evans - Careers in Sport Sports Science". Careers in Sport. Retrieved 2023-05-14.