Evan Lloyd (rugby union, born 2001)
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| Born | 28 December 2001 Penarth, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Stanwell School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
While a pupil at Stanwell School, Lloyd played youth rugby for Penarth RFC, originally as a back row.[1] He captained the Penarth U14 team, where he played alongside future Cardiff teammate Mason Grady.[2] A member of the Cardiff Rugby academy, Lloyd played for Cardiff U16 and U18, as well as Pontypridd RFC and Cardiff RFC.[3] During his time in the academy, Lloyd converted to hooker.[1]
Club career
Ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship season, Lloyd signed a first team contract.[4] He made his first appearance in a preseason fixture against the Scarlets.[5] He made his league debut against the Bulls on 10 November 2023.[6]
Lloyd signed an extension with Cardiff on 26 January 2024, shortly after his first international call-up.[1] He signed a further extension on 31 March 2026.[7]