Iwan Shenton Explained

Iwan Shenton
Birth Name:Iwan Shenton
Birth Date:2000 6, df=yes
Height:194cm (76inches)
Weight:110kg (240lb)
Youthclubs1:Tonna RFC
Currentclub:Scarlets
Ru Position:Flanker
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Aberavon
Apps1:13
Points1:5
Years2:2022–2024
Clubs2:Scarlets
Apps2:12
Points2:5
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Llanelli
Apps3:12
Points3:5
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Ampthill (loan)
Apps4:10
Points4:0
Ru Clubupdate:23 March 2024

Iwan Shenton is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets.[1]

Professional career

Youth and amateur rugby

As a youth player, Shenton played for Tonna RFC and was part of the Ospreys Academy. He also captained Cardiff Met in the BUCS Super Rugby competition.[2] Shenton played for Aberavon in the Indigo Group Premiership.

Shenton also played for Llanelli RFC, serving as captain on numerous occasions.[3]

Scarlets

For the 2022–2023 season, Shenton signed for the Scarlets.[4] Shenton made his first appearance in a preseason friendly against Bristol Bears. He made his competitive debut for the Scarlets in Round 7 of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship against Leinster.[5] On 10 March 2023, Shenton started against the Saracens in a friendly, and scored his first try.[6]

Ampthill

In February 2024, Shenton joined Ampthill on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[7] Shenton made his debut on 24 February 2024 against Coventry.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scarlets sign up back-rower Iwan Shenton. Scarlets. 21 October 2022.
  2. News: Young Gun: Iwan Shenton. The Rugby Paper. 27 February 2022. 21 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Iwan Shenton to lead Llanelli against Ravens – LLANELLI RFC . 2023-01-23 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Scarlets sign back row Iwan Shenton and lock Griff Evans for 2022-23 season. 31 August 2022. 21 October 2022. BBC Sports.
  5. Web site: Scarlets v Leinster Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates. Wales Online. 28 October 2022. 28 October 2022.
  6. Web site: MATCH REPORT Saracens Men 47-26 Scarlets . 2023-03-19 . en-GB.
  7. Web site: 2024-02-23 . Iwan Shenton joins Ampthill on loan . 2024-03-24 . Scarlets Rugby . en-US.
  8. Web site: Miller . Kevin . 2024-02-23 . TEAM NEWS: Coventry v 1st XV 24/2/24 . 2024-03-24 . Ampthill Rugby . en-GB.