Gethin Jenkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gethin Jenkins
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1980(1980-11-17)
Age	44
Birthplace	Wales
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Scorpio

Gethin Jenkins Biography

Gethin Jenkins is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on November 17, 1980 in Wales, United Kingdom. Welsh tighthead rugby player, best known as a player of both the Cardiff Blues and the Welsh national team. In 2014 He became the highest ever-capped footballer ever in Welsh history.

He played with the flanker He was teammates with flanker Sam Warburton at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Jenkins has also played rugby league, making regular appearances for Cardiff Demons in the late 1990s leading them to the 1998 Division Two Academy Grand Final.

Jenkins made his first appearance for Wales against Romania in 2002. In the 2005 Six Nations Championship he was rated one of the greatest influences in Wales’ Grand Slam winning side, scoring a memorable try against Ireland.

His mother Lesley died in 2007.

Gethin Jenkins Net Worth

Gethin Jenkins is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gethin Jenkins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School and was a player with Beddau RFC at age thirteen.

He is the only Welshman who has won two cups: The Amlin Challenge Cup and Heineken Cup.

Gethin Jenkins (born 17 November 1980) is a Welsh former rugby union player. He won 129 international caps for Wales and 5 for the British and Irish Lions. Jenkins was the record cap holder for Wales until he was overtaken by Alun Wyn Jones on 29 September 2019. He is the sixth most-capped player in rugby union history and the most capped front row forward. He is one of a small group of Welsh players to have won three Grand Slams including Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, Ryan Jones, Adam Jones and Alun Wyn Jones. On 31 October 2018 he announced his intention to retire after a final game for the Cardiff Blues against Zebre on Sunday 4 November 2018.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gethin Jenkins height 6 ft 2 in Gethin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gethin Jenkins Dating?

According to our records, Gethin Jenkins married to Melissa Middleton. As of December 1, 2023, Gethin Jenkins’s is not dating anyone.

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Jenkins captained Wales against Australia on 28 November 2009 following the withdrawal of regular captain Ryan Jones from the squad due to injury.

Facts & Trivia

Gethin Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Gethin Jenkins celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.

Jenkins later played for Pontypridd, then for Celtic Warriors before signing for Cardiff Blues. At the Cardiff Blues he won the Amlin Challenge Cup, and reached the Heineken Cup semi final. After an impressive World Cup 2011, his signature was hotly sought after with Bath, Perpignan and Toulon all chasing a deal for the prop. Jenkins joined French Top 14 side Toulon for the 2012-13 season.

What happened to Gethin Jenkins?

After his successful playing career, he had a number of coaching positions at Cardiff Blues and Cardiff RFC. Following some poor performances by Wales in 2020, he joined Wayne Pivac’s backroom staff in the role of Wales Assistant Coach focusing on Defence.

Does Gethin Jenkins have children?

Gethin was previously engaged to Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins, but the pair split in December 2011 after getting together in 2007. The opera singer is now married to American painter Andrew Levitas, and have two kids; Aaliyah and Xander.

How many caps does Gethin Jenkins have?

As a player, he was one of the most decorated Welsh players to have graced the game. He won 129 caps for Wales and five more for the British & Irish Lions.

Who is Gethin Jones partner?

Personal life. In December 2007, Jones became romantically involved with mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins. They first met in 2005.

Why did Gethin Jones split with Katherine?

Gethin Jones ‘dumped Katherine Jenkins because of her feet ‘ his sister hints in interview. Gethin Jones and Katherine Jenkins seemed like the perfect pair. The Welsh power couple dated for four years until their shock split in 2011, which Katherine has said left her “heartbroken”.