Deian Gwynne
| Born | 2 February 2006[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deian Gwynne (born 2 February 2006) is a Welsh professional rugby union rugby player who plays as a back row forward for Premiership Rugby side Gloucester and Wales U20.
Early life
From Aberystwyth, he was educated at Ysgol Penllwyn Primary School and then moved to Ysgol Penweddig. [3] He played junior rugby for Clwb Rygbi Aberystwyth from Under-7s through to the Under-16s.[4][5]
Club career
He was a member of the Scarlets Rugby Academy in Wales, with whom he won the Regional Age Grade competition. He joined the Gloucester Rugby Senior Academy in May 2024.[6][7]
Described as an "exciting" prospect by Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington, he made his professional debut for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby Cup in 2024 as an 18 year-old, before going on to make further senior appearances during the 2024-25 season.[5][8]
International career
He featured for Wales U18 prior to playing for Wales U20 in the 2025 Six Nations U20 Championship, making his debut against France U20 in January 2025.[4][5][9] He featured for Wales at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.[10]
Gwynne was named as co-captain alongside Steffan Emanuel for the 2026 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[11] He started against England, France, and Scotland.[12][13][14] Gwyne was awarded player of the match for his performance in the win against Scotland.[15][16]
References
- ^ "Deian Gwynne". Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Deian Gwynne". All.Rugby. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Halliday, Dylan (15 March 2025). "Aberystwyth's Deian Gwynne sums up famous Welsh win against England". Cambrian News. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ a b Halliday, Dylan (30 January 2025). "Aberystwyth's Deian Gwynne starts for Wales U20s against France". Cambrian News. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Thomas, Steffan (1 November 2024). "The unknown Welsh players in England you are set to hear a lot more about". Walesonline. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Halliday, Dylan (20 May 2024). "Deian and Caio join up with Gloucester Rugby's senior academy". Cambrian Times.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (30 August 2024). "Five Welsh kids leave for England... but maybe that's ok". Walesonline. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (11 September 2025). "Wales' seven huge rugby talents to emerge in England as coaches now very excited". Walesonline. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Wales name team for Under-20 Six Nations opener". BBC Sport. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Wales U20s make wholesale changes for Spain test". BBC Sport. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Under-20s Six Nations 2026: Emanuel and Gwynne to co-captain Wales". BBC Sport. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Under-20 Six Nations, England 19-16 Wales: Second-half comeback helps hosts to victory". BBC Sport. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ Rugby, Cardiff (12 February 2026). "Cardiff Core Set for Arms Park Showdown as Wales U20 Face France". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ "U20 Six Nations: Plucky Wales aim to change story against Scotland". BBC Sport. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Wales U20 31 - 21 Scotland U20: Match Report". Scottish Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ "U20 Six Nations: Wales 31-21 Scotland - Welsh youngsters win in Cardiff". BBC Sport. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.