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United Kingdom Ieuan Evans MBE is a former Welsh international rugby wing, celebrated for his try-scoring ability and captaincy, who has transitioned into a respected broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Since the end of his playing career, he has been a Brand Ambassador for RBS.
Since the end of his playing career, he has been a Brand Ambassador for Monitise.
Since the end of his playing career, he has been a Brand Ambassador for Accenture.
Ieuan Evans was appointed Business Development Director for Serco.
Royal London was a member of the Steering Group, which had representatives from across the Lions, including Ieuan Evans MBE, and the women's sport sector. They talk about what the feasibility study means for the future of women's rugby.
The British & Irish Lions has today announced details of a new partnership with Howden, the global insurance group.
Ieuan Evans expressed anticipation to work with Two Circles in exploring the opportunity of creating a Women's Lions team.
In Sydney, 2013 tourist Alex Cuthbert and Lions Chairman Ieuan Evans attended training with the LooseHeadz at Hunters Hill RFC.
In a landmark move for youth and school sports, Sportway has officially acquired NextGenXV. This partnership marks the beginning of a new initiative that Ieuan Evans commented on.
Ieuan Cennydd Evans was born on March 21, 1964. He began his rugby career early, playing for Carmarthen Quins RFC youth side before joining Llanelli at age 19 while studying at Salford University. During his time with Llanelli from 1984 to 1997, he played 232 games, scoring 194 tries and winning five of seven cup finals. His strong performances led to his first international appearance for Wales in 1987, playing against France as a right-wing. He continued to play for Wales until 1998, earning 72 caps and scoring 33 tries, a record at the time. He captained the Welsh national team on 28 occasions.
Evans also made significant contributions to the British and Irish Lions, participating in three tours in 1989 (Australia), 1993 (New Zealand), and 1997 (South Africa). Across these tours, he earned six test caps in 20 appearances. A notable achievement includes scoring the series-winning try in the third Test against Australia in 1989. In 1993, his four tries against the All Blacks made him the Lions’ top try scorer for that tour. He concluded his club career with Bath in 1997, where he was part of the team that won the Heineken Cup in 1998, scoring 40 points over two seasons. In 1996, he was awarded an MBE for his contributions to rugby.
After retiring from playing in 1998, Evans established a PR marketing company. He has been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2007 and the IRB Hall of Fame in 2014, recognizing his impact on global rugby. He has developed a career in broadcasting, working as a pundit and presenter for BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports. Evans has also held non-executive and ambassadorial roles, including positions on the Welsh Tourist Board and VisitBritain. In September 2020, he was elected to the Welsh Rugby Union’s National Council, serving as its chairman from November 2022 to July 2023. He continues to be involved in charitable work, supporting organizations such as Help for Heroes and Velindre Cancer Centre.
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