Jonathan Evans (rugby union) explained

Jonathan Evans
Birth Name:Jonathan Rhys Evans
Birth Date:25 July 1992
Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales
Height:1.83m (06feet)
Weight:89kg (196lb)
School:Lewis School, Pengam
Position:Scrum half
Amatteam1:Bargoed RFC
Clubs1:Bargoed
Clubs2:Newport RFC
Clubs3:Newport Gwent Dragons
Clubs4:Bedwas
Clubs5:Cross Keys
Clubs6:Bath
Clubs7:Scarlets
Clubs8:Llanelli
Clubs9:Ebbw Vale
Apps1:10
Apps2:13
Apps3:83
Apps4:7
Apps5:1
Apps6:4
Apps7:30
Apps8:1
Points1:5
Points2:15
Points3:55
Points4:0
Points5:5
Points6:5
Points7:30
Points8:0
Years1:2010–2012
Years2:2010–2011
Years3:2010–2015
Years4:2011–2014
Years5:2014
Years6:2015–2016
Years7:2016–2020
Years8:2016–2020
Years9:2021–
Ru Clubupdate:28 April 2023
Repteam1:Wales U18
Repteam2:Wales U20
Repyears1:2010
Repyears2:2011–2012
Repcaps1:2
Repcaps2:18
Reppoints2:5

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.

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.[9] [10] [11] [12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012-12-24 . Future Faces: Alex Matthews and Jonathan Evans . 2023-04-28 . Rugby World.
  2. Web site: Dragons call on schoolboys. South Wales Argos. 6 May 2010.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Evans to join Bath from Newport Gwent Dragons. BBC Sport. 24 February 2015.
  4. Web site: Jonathan Evans: Scarlets sign Bath scrum-half for next season. BBC Sport. 22 February 2016.
  5. News: Munster 22-46 Scarlets . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-04-28.
  6. News: Hadleigh Parkes among eight Scarlets players to leave with coach Brad Mooar also departing. Sky Sports. 13 May 2020. 17 October 2022.
  7. Web site: Thomas . Simon . 2020-08-20 . Top Welsh rugby player Evans forced to leave game and start office job at 28 . 2023-04-28 . WalesOnline . en.
  8. Web site: 11 November 2021 . Steelmen Sign Jon Evans . 2023-04-28 . Ebbw Vale RFC.
  9. Web site: 6 nations tournament Under 20 - SEASON 2010-2011 - Games played. It's Rugby.
  10. Web site: IRB Junior World Championship - SEASON 2010-2011 - Games played. It's Rugby.
  11. Web site: 6 nations tournament Under 20 - SEASON 2011-2012 - Games played. It's Rugby.
  12. Web site: IRB Junior World Championship - SEASON 2011-2012 - Games played. It's Rugby.