Wayne Evans (rugby union)

{{Short description|Welsh rugby player}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|6|3}}

| birth_place = Carmarthen, Wales

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| height = {{convert|178|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|85|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}

| ru_currentteam = Coventry R.F.C.

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| years1 = 2007–2014

| years2 = 2014-

| clubs1 = NG Dragons

| clubs2 = Coventry

| apps1 = 142

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Wayne Evans (born 3 June 1984) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays scrum half and has gained international honours with Wales under 18s, 21s and Sevens (Dubai, George, Commonwealth Games, Hong Kong, Adelaide, London and Murreyfield).

Evans started playing rugby St Clears and Narberth at junior level, before playing for the youth team at Carmarthen Quins. In 2001, Evans played for the Scarlets Academy and Carmarthen Quins Seniors XV. Cardiff Blues signed Evans in 2005, where he was also involved in playing for Pontypridd RFC prior to joining Newport Gwent Dragons.

Evans signed an extended contract with Newport Gwent Dragons in January 2010.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ng_dragons/8442087.stm Dragons quartet sign on]

In July 2014 Evans joined Coventry[http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/11333635.Ex_Dragon_Wayne_Evans_seals_Coventry_move/?ref=var_0 Evans joins Coventry]