Evan Lloyd (rugby union, born 2001)

For other people named Evan Lloyd, see Evan Lloyd (disambiguation).
Evan Lloyd
Date of birth (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthPenarth, Wales
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
SchoolStanwell School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Cardiff
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021 Pontypridd 2 (0)
2023– Cardiff 24 (15)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021 Wales U20 2 (0)
2024– Wales 5 (0)

Evan Lloyd (born 28 December 2001) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for United Rugby Championship club Cardiff and the Wales national team.

Early life

While a pupil at Stanwell School, Lloyd played youth rugby for Penarth RFC, originally as a back row. He captained the Penarth U14 team, where he played alongside future Cardiff team mate Mason Grady. A member of the Cardiff Rugby academy, Lloyd played for Cardiff U16 and U18, as well as Pontypridd RFC and Cardiff RFC. During his time in the academy, Lloyd converted to hooker.

Club career

Ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship season, Lloyd signed a first team contract. He made his first appearance in a preseason fixture against the Scarlets. He made his league debut against the Bulls on 10 November 2023.

Lloyd signed an extension with Cardiff on 26 January 2024, shortly after his first international call-up.

International career

Lloyd was selected for Wales U20 for the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, making two appearances.

On 16 January 2024 Lloyd was named in the Wales squad for the 2024 Six Nations Championship. Lloyd made his debut on 10 March 2024 against France, a late change to the bench after starting hooker Ryan Elias was injured.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Evan Lloyd agrees new deal with Cardiff Rugby". Cardiff Rugby. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Penarth Under-14s rugby team end season on a high". Penarth Times. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Lloyd, Evan". Pontypridd RFC. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Seven academy stars sign contracts at CAP". Cardiff Rugby. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Cardiff 21 Scarlets 12". Cardiff Rugby. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ "View from the South Terrace: Bulls". Cardiff Rugby Life. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Wales U20 squad announced for Six Nations - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Evan Lloyd". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Cardiff's four new faces in the Wales squad". BBC Sport. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Wales hooker Dee replaces injured Elias for France". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 March 2024.