Ieuan Evans facts for kids
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Ieuan Evans
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| Birth name | Ieuan Cennydd Evans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 March 1964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pontarddulais, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 5 lb (187 lb; 85 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Queen Elizabeth Grammar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Salford University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ieuan Cennydd Evans is a famous Welsh former rugby union player. He was born on March 21, 1964. Ieuan played as a wing, which is a fast-running position in rugby.
He played for well-known teams like Llanelli, Bath, the Welsh national team, and the British and Irish Lions. Ieuan is one of Wales' top try scorers in rugby history. He also captained Wales many times.
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Ieuan Evans' Rugby Journey
Ieuan Evans started his rugby career at a young age. He became a very successful player. He was known for his speed and ability to score tries.
Early Rugby Days
Ieuan Evans was born in Pontarddulais, Wales. He began playing rugby when he was 10 years old. This was while he was a student at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
When he was 17, Ieuan joined the youth team at Carmarthen Quins RFC. Two years later, he moved to Llanelli RFC. He played for Llanelli while studying at Salford University.
Playing for Llanelli and Bath
Ieuan played 232 games for Llanelli. He scored an amazing 194 tries for the club. He also helped Llanelli win five cup finals.
In 1997, Ieuan left Llanelli to play for Bath. With Bath, he helped the team win the Heineken Cup in 1998. This was a very important European rugby competition.
Playing for Wales and the Lions
While playing for Llanelli, Ieuan was chosen to play for the Welsh national team. His first international game was against France in 1987.
Welsh National Team Achievements
Ieuan played 72 games for Wales. He was captain in 28 of those games. He scored 33 tries for Wales, which was a record at the time. A TV commentator even nicknamed him "Merlin" because of his magical play. In 1994, he captained Wales to win the Five Nations Championship.
British and Irish Lions Tours
Ieuan also went on three tours with the British and Irish Lions. These tours were to Australia in 1989, New Zealand in 1993, and South Africa in 1997.
One of his most famous moments was scoring the winning try against Australia in 1989. He also scored four tries during the 1993 tour to New Zealand. This made him the Lions' top try scorer on that tour. He played his last international game in 1998 against Italy.
Life After Rugby
After retiring from professional rugby in 1998, Ieuan Evans started a new career. He was recognized for his contributions to rugby.
Awards and Family
In 1996, Ieuan was awarded the MBE. This award is given for great achievements and service to the country.
In 2007, he was added to the International Rugby Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the greatest rugby players ever. His son, Cai Evans, is also a professional rugby player for Wales.
Broadcasting and Charity Work
Ieuan has worked as a rugby commentator and presenter for many years. He has appeared on BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports.
He is also involved in many charities. Since 2008, he has helped raise money for Help for Heroes. He also supports the Velindre Cancer Centre. In 2010, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with other Welsh rugby captains to raise money for charity.
See also
In Spanish: Ieuan Evans para niños
