Wayne Evans (rugby union)

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Wayne Evans
Date of birth (1984-06-03) 3 June 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth Carmarthen, Wales
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight85 kg (13 st 5 lb)
Rugby union career
Current team Coventry R.F.C.
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007–2014
2014-
NG Dragons
Coventry
142
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(65)
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Correct as of 16:23, 22 November 2011 (UTC)

Wayne Evans (born 3 June 1984) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays scrum half and has gained international honours with Wales under 18s, 21s and Sevens (Dubai, George, Commonwealth Games, Hong Kong, Adelaide, London and Murreyfield).

Evans started playing rugby St Clears and Narberth at junior level, before playing for the youth team at Carmarthen Quins. In 2001, Evans played for the Scarlets Academy and Carmarthen Quins Seniors XV. Cardiff Blues signed Evans in 2005, where he was also involved in playing for Pontypridd RFC prior to joining Newport Gwent Dragons.

Evans signed an extended contract with Newport Gwent Dragons in January 2010. [1]

In July 2014 Evans joined Coventry [2]

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