Ben Evans
Personal information
Full nameBenjamin Evans
Born (1992-10-30) 30 October 1992
Bridgend, Wales
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight17 st 5 lb (110 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011–16 Warrington Wolves 21 2 0 0 8
2013(loan) → Bradford Bulls 17 1 0 0 4
2016(loan) → Leigh Centurions 3 0 0 0 0
2016(loan) → Rochdale Hornets 3 0 0 0 0
2017–18 London Broncos 43 10 0 0 40
2019–20 Toulouse Olympique 23 1 0 0 4
2021–22 Bradford Bulls 37 5 0 0 20
2023 Barrow Raiders 6 1 0 0 4
2024– North Wales Crusaders 0 0 0 0 0
Total 153 20 0 0 80
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012– Wales 12 3 0 0 12
2019– Wales 9s 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
As of 8 December 2023

Ben Evans (born 30 October 1992), also known by the nickname of "Bev", is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a prop for the North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1 and Wales at international level.[1][2]

He has previously played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and on loan from Warrington at Bradford in the top flight, at the Leigh Centurions in the Championship and the Rochdale Hornets in League 1. Evans has also played for the London Broncos and Toulouse Olympique in the Championship.

Background

Evans was born in Bridgend, Wales.

He is the twin brother of the rugby league footballer; Rhys Evans.

Playing Career

Warrington Wolves

Evans signed for Warrington alongside his twin brother Rhys Evans, and progressed through the youth system, appearing for the first-team in several pre-season friendlies but never in a competitive match.

2014 Evans featured in round 1 against St. Helens to round 5 Salford. He then featured in round 7 against Huddersfield and then in round 9 Widnes to round 17 Salford. Evans featured in round 4 Hull Kingston Rovers to the Quarter Final against Bradford in the Challenge Cup.

2015 He featured in round 2 Hull F.C. and then in round 4 Hull Kingston Rovers to round 6 against St Helens.

Bradford Bulls

In 2013 he was offered the chance to go to another Super League side on loan, Bradford Bulls. Ben signed a 1-year loan deal with Bradford before pre-season started in time for the 2013 season. However, his début was delayed as a hip injury ruled him out for the start of the season.

Evans playing for the Bradford Bulls in 2013

He left at the end of the season to return to his parent club Warrington where he has played this season repeatedly and scored 1 try.[3]

London Broncos

In 2016, Evans found himself at the bottom of the pecking order at Warrington not playing a Super League game all season. He played 3 games on loan to Leigh Centurions, and also on loan for 2 games for Rochdale Hornets.

On 16 October 2016, Evans signed for the London Broncos for the 2017 season.[4]

North Wales Crusaders

On 8 Dec 2023 it was reported that he had signed for North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1[5]

International career

Having represented Wales at youth level, in 2012 Ben was called up by the senior squad to play in the 2012 Autumn International Series. He made his international début in a 20-6 defeat by France, and made a further appearance against England that year. He made his international début before making a first-team appearance at club level.

He was selected in Wales 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad. He featured in the 32-16 defeat by Italy and in the 16-24 defeat by the United States. He scored against Italy (1 try).

He was selected in the Wales 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[6]

Statistics

SeasonAppearancesTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2013 Bradford Bulls171004
2021 Bradford Bulls1950020
2022 Bradford Bulls180000
Total5460024

References

  1. 1 2 "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". Loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Bradford Bulls prop Ben Evans to miss start of the season". bbc.co.uk. 7 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "London Broncos Rugby League : London sign Warrington's Ben Evans". londonbroncosrl.com. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "League 1 move confirmed for veteran Wales international with appearances at last three World Cups". Love Rugby League. 8 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "16-man squad for 9s World Cup revealed". Wales RL. 9 October 2019. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
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