Stuart Evans

Stuart Evans (born 14 June 1963)[1] is a Welsh former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. Born in Neath in 1963, Evans played for several rugby union clubs, including British Steel, for whom he once worked, Resolven, Swansea, Western Suburbs, Neath and Barbarian F.C.. Between 1985 and 1987, Evans played for the Wales national rugby union team on nine occasions, and played in the 1987 Rugby World Cup. In September 1987 he switched codes to rugby league, joining St. Helens.

For the Welsh author, see Stuart Evans (author).

Stuart Evans
Birth nameStuart Evans
Date of birth (1963-06-14) 14 June 1963
Place of birthNeath, Wales
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight17 st 7 lb (111 kg)
SchoolDumbarton House School
Rugby league career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987–? St. Helens ()
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
British Steel ()
– Resolven RFC ()
– Swansea RFC ()
– Western Suburbs ()
– Neath RFC ()
– Barbarian F.C. ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–1987 Wales 9 (4)

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Stuart Evans played as an interchange/substitute, i.e. number 15, (replacing Prop Peter Souto) in St. Helens' 15–14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.

References
  1. Stuart Evans rugby union profile Scrum.com
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