:Iestyn Hopkins
{{Short description|Welsh rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Iestyn Hopkins
| image = Iestyn Hopkins 2022.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|04|04}}
| birth_place = Cwmllynfell, Wales
| height = {{convert|173|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|88|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
| school = Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur
| university = Swansea University
| ru_currentposition = Fullback
| ru_currentteam = Ospreys
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Ystradgynlais RFC
| years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = Ospreys | apps1 = 22 | points1 = 20
| repyears1 = 2022
| repteam1 = Wales U20 | repcaps1 = 5 | reppoints1 = 0
| spouse =
| children =
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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.{{cite web|url= https://www.wru.wales/u20/iestyn-hopkins/|title=Iestyn Hopkins|work=Welsh Rugby Union|access-date=7 May 2023}}
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.{{cite news|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/new-kid-block-whos-exciting-26479589|title=The new kid on the block who's exciting a lot of people after sparkling Welsh rugby debut|work=Wales Online|date=16 March 2023|access-date=7 May 2023}} He broke through to the Ospreys squad in 2023, debuting against Zebre Parma in January.{{cite news|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/zebre-24-28-ospreys-report-26103241|title=Zebre 24-28 Ospreys: Much-changed Welsh side come from behind to claim bonus point victory in Italy|work=Wales Online|date=29 January 2023|access-date=7 May 2023}} He scored his first try for the side against the {{Rut|Dragons}} in March.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65055087|title=United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 37-18 Dragons - Hosts win to keep pressure on Cardiff|work=BBC Sport|date=25 March 2023|access-date=7 May 2023}}
Hopkins represented Wales U20 in 2022.{{cite news|url=https://community.wru.wales/2023/01/20/hopkins-making-his-mark-in-indigo-prem/|title=Hopkins making his mark in Indigo Prem|work=Welsh Rugby Union|date=20 January 2023|access-date=7 May 2023}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/iestyn-hopkins-52489.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]
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Category:Rugby union fullbacks
Category:Welsh rugby union players
Category:Ospreys (rugby union) players
Category:21st-century Welsh sportsmen
Category:Ystradgynlais RFC players
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