Iestyn Hopkins Explained

Iestyn Hopkins
Birth Date:2002 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Cwmllynfell, Wales
Height:173cm (68inches)
Weight:88kg (194lb)
School:Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur
University:Swansea University
Ru Currentposition:Fullback
Ru Currentteam:Ospreys
Youthclubs1:Ystradgynlais RFC
Years1:2023–
Apps1:6
Points1:5
Ru Clubupdate:7 May 2023
Repyears1:2022
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0
Ru Ntupdate:7 May 2023

Iestyn Hopkins (born 4 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side the Ospreys. His preferred position is fullback.[1]

Professional career

Hopkins is from Cwmllynfell, and began playing his junior rugby at Ystradgynlais RFC. He studied at Swansea University, and while there represented Swansea RFC.[2] He broke through to the Ospreys squad in 2023, debuting against Zebre Parma in January.[3] He scored his first try for the side against the in March.[4]

Hopkins represented Wales U20 in 2022.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iestyn Hopkins. Welsh Rugby Union. 7 May 2023.
  2. News: The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut. Wales Online. 16 March 2023. 7 May 2023.
  3. News: Zebre 24-28 Ospreys: Much-changed Welsh side come from behind to claim bonus point victory in Italy. Wales Online. 29 January 2023. 7 May 2023.
  4. News: United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 37-18 Dragons - Hosts win to keep pressure on Cardiff. BBC Sport. 25 March 2023. 7 May 2023.
  5. News: Hopkins making his mark in Indigo Prem. Welsh Rugby Union. 20 January 2023. 7 May 2023.