Amy Evans (rugby union)

Amy Evans (born 30 September 1990) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays Tighthead prop for Skewen RFC and the Ospreys. She won her first international cap against England in 2015.

Amy Evans
Date of birth (1990-09-30) 30 September 1990
Place of birthAberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Height1.70 m (5.6 ft)
Weight89 kg (14.0 st)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Skewen RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Ospreys ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–present Wales 24
Correct as of 6 May 2018

Early life

Amy Evans was born on 30 September 1990 in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.[1] She was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1 at the age of 11. As a child she was involved in sports,[2] and studied at Aberdare Girls' School. While attending Breeze's Gym in Aberdare,[3] Evans began competing internationally in weightlifting, representing Wales at several events.[2] She worked at the gym as a manager and fitness instructor.[3]

Rugby career

Evans took up rugby union in late 2015, playing for Skewen RFC. She became involved in the Wales development programme, and was selected for the Wales women's national rugby union squad in the 2015 Women's Six Nations Championship five months after taking up the sport.[3] She made her debut for the Wales team in the 13-0 victory over England during the tournament, having come off the bench as a substitute.[4] She was named to the squad once again for the following Women's Six Nations Championship, while continuing to play for Skewen and the Ospreys.[5]

References
  1. "Amy Evans". Wales Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  2. Rowan, Kate (9 February 2018). "Amy Evans: I won Wales place after refusing to be beaten by diabetes". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  3. Tegeltija, Sam (21 January 2015). "Amy selected for Women's Six Nations squad - just months after playing the game for the first time". WalesOnline. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  4. Tegeltija, Sam (11 February 2015). "Aberdare rugby star Amy makes her international debut in stunning Six Nations victory". WalesOnline. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  5. Tegeltija, Sam (14 January 2016). "Aberdare's Amy Evans makes Wales Women's Six Nations squad - and she's aiming for a starting spot in opener". WalesOnline. Retrieved 6 May 2018.


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