Gwilym Evans
| Born | 25 May 2003 Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Cardiff University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gwilym Evans (born 25 May 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player, who plays for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. His preferred position is flanker.[1]
Early career
Evans is from Cardiff in Wales and came through the Cardiff Rugby academy, captaining their U18 side in 2021.[2] He attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf where he played rugby league as well as union,[3] before attending Cardiff University.[4] In 2023, he was selected for the Wales U20 national side.[5]
Professional career
After leaving the Cardiff academy and completing his studies, Evans signed for semi-professional Aberavon RFC in July 2024.[6] His performances for the side earned him a dual-contract with the Ospreys ahead of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship.[7] He made his debut for the Ospreys in round 4 of the season against Glasgow Warriors,[8] before making his first start in November against Edinburgh.[9]
References
- ^ "Gwilym Evans". All Rugby. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Evans captains Cardiff Blues under-18 in long awaited return to rugby". Cardiff Rugby. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Welsh lads eye Champion Schools glory". Total Rugby League. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "The standout players in Welsh university rugby right now as coaches name the young guns we need to keep an eye out for". WalesOnline. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Four academy starlets named for Wales U20 showdown". Cardiff Rugby. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Gwilym Evans signs". Aberavon RFC. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Ospreys announces SRC allocation for 25/26 season". Ospreys. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Ospreys announce team to face Glasgow Warriors". Ospreys. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ^ "Brave Ospreys fall to Edinburgh URC defeat". Swansea Bay News. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2026.