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Aled Brew

Aled Brew in January 2013
Birth name	Aled Brew
Date of birth	(1986-08-09) 9 August 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Cardiff, Wales
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	101 kg (15 st 13 lb; 223 lb)
Notable relative(s)	Nathan Brew (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Winger Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2004–2006 2004–2008 2006–2007 2007–2008 2008 2008–2009 2008 2009–2012 2012–2014 2014–2016 2016–2020 2020 Neath Ospreys →Newport Gwent Dragons →Aberavon →Swansea Cardiff Blues →Pontypridd Newport Gwent Dragons Biarritz Olympique Newport Gwent Dragons Bath Scarlets 6 24 28 1 1 6 5 80 57 12 53 1 (5) (15) (65) (0) (0) (5) (?) (150) (65) (0) (75) (0) Correct as of 7 November 2022 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2012 Wales 9 (15) Correct as of 17:00, 2 Jun 2012 (UTC)

Aled Brew, born on August 9, 1986, is a former professional rugby union player from Wales. He played as a winger, which is a fast-paced position on the side of the field. Aled made his first appearance for the Wales national rugby union team in 2007. During his career, he played for many top teams, including Biarritz Olympique and Bath Rugby. He is also one of the few players who have played for all four main regional rugby teams in Wales.

Aled Brew's Early Life

Aled Brew was born in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. His mother was Welsh, and his father was from Ghana. Aled grew up speaking the Welsh language in a town called Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. His older brother, Nathan Brew, also played rugby professionally.

Aled's Club Rugby Journey

Aled Brew started his semi-professional rugby career playing for teams like Neath and Swansea RFC. When he was 17, he joined the Ospreys, a big regional team.

Playing for the Dragons

In the 2006-2007 season, Aled was loaned to the Newport Gwent Dragons. He had a great season there, scoring 65 points and 13 tries in 28 games. After this, he went back to the Ospreys for the 2007-2008 season. However, it was tough to get a regular spot because another famous winger, Shane Williams, was playing so well.

Moving to Other Welsh Teams

In May 2008, Aled signed with Cardiff Blues. He didn't play many games for them and was soon loaned out to Pontypridd RFC and then back to the Newport Gwent Dragons. The next season, he officially returned to the Dragons.

Playing in France and England

In February 2012, Aled decided to try playing rugby in France. He signed with Biarritz Olympique for the 2012-2013 season. After two seasons in France, he came back to the Newport Gwent Dragons in 2014.

Later, Aled moved to England to play for Bath in the Aviva Premiership. He first joined on a short-term deal and then signed a permanent contract in December 2016. He ended up playing four seasons for Bath.

Retirement from Rugby

In September 2020, Aled joined the Scarlets for a short time to help with injuries. He played just one match before announcing he was retiring from rugby in December 2020. When he retired, Aled held the record for the most tries scored for the Dragons, with 43 tries!

Aled's International Career for Wales

Aled Brew played for Wales at different age levels, including Under-16, Under-18, and Under-21 teams. He also played for the Wales Sevens team, which plays a faster, seven-a-side version of rugby.

Making His Senior Debut

Aled was called up to the senior Wales national rugby union team for the 2007 Six Nations Championship. He made his first senior appearance as a substitute against Ireland. He also played in a match against Australia in May 2007. Aled was considered for the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad but didn't make the final team.

Rugby Sevens Success

Aled was a key player for the Wales Sevens team. He helped them win the Bowl trophy in South Africa in 2007. The biggest achievement for Aled and the Wales Sevens team was winning the Melrose Cup at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. This was a huge win for Welsh rugby!

Scoring for Wales

In November 2010, Aled was called back to the Wales national squad and started a game against Fiji. He scored his very first international try against the Barbarians on June 4, 2011. He was also part of the Wales squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

International Tries Scored

Here are the tries Aled Brew scored for Wales:

Try	Opponent	Location	Venue	Competition	Date	Result
1	Barbarian F.C.	Cardiff, Wales	Millennium Stadium	2011 June rugby union tests	4 June 2011	Loss
2	Namibia	New Plymouth, New Zealand	Yarrow Stadium	2011 Rugby World Cup	26 September 2011	Win
3	Barbarian F.C.	Cardiff, Wales	Millennium Stadium	2012 June rugby union tests	2 June 2012	Win