Cameron Winnett Explained

Cameron Winnett
Birth Date:7 January 2003
Birth Place:Llantrisant, Wales
Height:1.80NaN0
Weight:850NaN0
School:Coleg y Cymoedd
Position:Fullback
Currentclub:Cardiff
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Cardiff
Apps1:16
Points1:10
Repyears1:2022–2023
Repteam1:Wales U20
Repcaps1:17
Reppoints1:0
Repyears2:2024–
Repteam2:Wales
Repcaps2:5
Reppoints2:0
Clubupdate:24 March 2024
Repupdate:24 March 2024

Cameron Winnett (born 7 January 2003) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for United Rugby Championship club Cardiff and the Wales national team.[1]

Club career

Cardiff

Winnett began playing with Treorchy RFC, and was part of the Cardiff Blues grade age teams, as part of the academy. Winnett also featured for Cardiff RFC while part of the Cardiff academy.[2]

Winnett was called into Cardiff's squad ahead of their European campaign.[3] He made his debut for Cardiff in the second round of the 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup against, starting at fullback and scoring a try.[4] He made his URC debut against Benetton in the final match of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship season.[5]

Ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship, Winnett signed a contract extension, transitioning into the first team squad.[6] Winnett signed a long-term extension on 16 January 2024.[7]

International career

Wales U20

Winnett was selected by Wales U20 for the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[8] He made his debut against Ireland, at fullback, and featured in every match. Winnett remained in the squad for the 2022 U20 Summer Series, and started every match at fullback, as Wales made the final.[9] Winnett was selected again for the U20 side for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, and once more started every match from fullback.[10]

Wales

In 2024, he was named in the Wales squad for the 2024 Six Nations Championship.[11] Winnett started at fullback against Scotland on 3 February 2024, making his international debut.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameron Winnett. Ultimate Rugby. 18 December 2021.
  2. Web site: 2023-05-19 . Cardiff RFC determined to show title credentials in Llandovery clash – Winnett – CARDIFF RFC . 2024-02-03 . en-GB.
  3. News: Lee-Lo returns for Harlequins trip. Cardiff Rugby. 17 December 2021. 18 December 2021.
  4. News: Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins 43-17 Cardiff Rugby. BBC Sport. 18 December 2021. 18 December 2021.
  5. Web site: Winnett set for URC debut in season finale . 2024-02-03 . Cardiff Rugby.
  6. Web site: 26 July 2023 . Seven academy stars sign contracts at CAP . 3 February 2024 . Cardiff Rugby.
  7. Web site: 2024-01-16 . Rising star Winnett extend contract at Cardiff Rugby - Welsh Rugby Union . 2024-02-03 . Welsh Rugby Union Wales & Regions . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2022-01-27 . Wales U20 name Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union . 2023-03-22 . Welsh Rugby Union Wales & Regions . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Martin receives Wales under-20 call-up as Grady makes long-awaited return . 2023-03-22 . Cardiff Rugby.
  10. Web site: 2023-01-27 . Wales squad announced for 2023 Under-20 Six Nations . 2023-03-22 . Under-20 Six Nations . en-GB.
  11. Web site: 2024-01-16 . Wales men’s squad named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations - Welsh Rugby Union . 2024-02-03 . Welsh Rugby Union Wales & Regions . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Six Nations: Cardiff's 21-year-old Cameron Winnett in for Wales debut vs Scotland as George North ruled out . 2024-02-03 . Sky Sports . en.