Jonathan Evans is a rugby union

Rugby union

Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...

 player for Newport RFC and the Newport Gwent Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons

Newport Gwent Dragons are one of the four professional Rugby Union regional teams in Wales. They are jointly owned by Newport RFC and the Welsh Rugby Union and play all their home games at Rodney Parade, Newport. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12, the Anglo-Welsh Cup and the Heineken Cup...

 regional team. Started his rugby at Bargoed RFC

Bargoed RFC

Bargoed Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from the village of Bargoed, South Wales. They are members of the Welsh Rugby Union and are a feeder club for Newport Gwent Dragons.-Notable past players:...

 coming through the ranks from Under 12's to youth team. Played for the first team at Bargoed just after turning 17, before moving to premiership side Pontypool RFC

Pontypool RFC

Pontypool Rugby Football Club is a Welsh rugby union team based in the town of Pontypool. Pontypool RFC has a long history within Welsh rugby and is one of the most notable clubs, being present at the formation of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881, but disbanding before the turn of the 19th century...

. He joined Newport RFC in May 2010.

A scrum half, Evans is a graduate of the Newport Gwent Dragons Academy. He became the youngest player to represent the Newport Gwent Dragons when he made his debut aged 17 as a second half replacement against the Ospreys on 7 May 2010.

External links

• Newport Gwent Dragons profile