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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 39)
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 August 9, 1986) is a former Welsh rugby player. He played as a winger. Aled played for the Wales national rugby union team. His first game was against Ireland in 2007. He is one of the few players to have played for all four top Welsh regional teams. He also played for clubs in France and England.

About Aled Brew's Early Life

Aled Brew was born in Cardiff, Wales. His mother was Welsh and his father was Ghanaian. He grew up speaking the Welsh language. His older brother, Nathan Brew, also played rugby professionally.

Aled Brew's Club Rugby Career

Aled Brew started his semi-professional rugby journey. He played for Neath and Swansea RFC. At 17, he joined the Ospreys team.

Playing for the Dragons

In the 2006-2007 season, Aled was loaned to the Newport Gwent Dragons. He scored 65 points for them, including 13 tries. He played alongside his brother, Nathan. After this, he returned to the Ospreys. It was hard to get a regular spot due to strong competition.

Moving to Cardiff Blues and Back to Dragons

In May 2008, Brew signed with Cardiff Blues. He played only one game in the 2008-2009 season. He was then loaned to Pontypridd RFC and the Dragons. The next season, he went back to play for the Dragons.

Playing in France and England

In 2012, Aled Brew signed with a French club, Biarritz Olympique. He played there for two seasons. In 2014, he rejoined the Newport Gwent Dragons. After two more seasons, he moved to England. He signed a short-term contract with Bath in 2016. He later signed a permanent deal and played for Bath for four seasons.

Retirement from Rugby

In September 2020, Brew joined the Scarlets team. He played only one match there. In December 2020, he announced his retirement from rugby. When he retired, he held the Dragons' record for most tries scored, with 43 tries.

Aled Brew's International Rugby Career

Aled Brew played for Wales at different age levels. He represented Wales Under-16, Under-18, and Under-21 teams. He also played for the Wales Sevens team.

Making his Senior Wales Debut

He was called up to the senior Wales squad in 2007. He made his first senior appearance against Ireland. He also played in a match against Australia in May 2007. Brew was considered for the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad. However, he did not make the final team.

Rugby Sevens Success

Aled Brew played for the Wales Sevens team in 2007-2008. They won the Bowl trophy in South Africa. He was also part of the Wales Sevens team that won the Melrose Cup in 2009. This was at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Later International Appearances

In November 2010, Brew was called back to the Wales national squad. He started a game against Fiji. He scored his first international try against the Barbarians on June 4, 2011. In August 2011, he was named in the Wales squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

International Tries Scored

Aled Brew scored three tries in his international career.

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