Age, Biography and Wiki

Gethin Jenkins is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Cardiff Blues in the Pro14. He is the most-capped Welsh player of all time, having earned 129 caps for Wales and 5 for the British and Irish Lions. He has also represented Wales at the 2003, 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups. Jenkins was born in Llantwit Fardre, Wales, and attended Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg. He began his professional rugby career with Pontypridd RFC in 1998, before moving to the Celtic Warriors in 2003. He joined Cardiff Blues in 2004, and has been with the club ever since. Jenkins has earned 129 caps for Wales, making him the most-capped Welsh player of all time. He has also earned 5 caps for the British and Irish Lions, and represented Wales at the 2003, 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups. As of 2021, Gethin Jenkins’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful rugby career.

Popular As Gethin Jenkins
Occupation N/A
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 17 November, 1980
Birthday 17 November
Birthplace Llanilltud Faerdref, Wales
Nationality Wales

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 17 November. He is a member of famous with the age 43 years old group.

Gethin Jenkins Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Gethin Jenkins height is 1.88 m and Weight 121 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.88 m
Weight 121 kg
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Gethin Jenkins Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gethin Jenkins worth at the age of 43 years old? Gethin Jenkins’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Wales. We have estimated Gethin Jenkins's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income

Gethin Jenkins Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Gethin Jenkins Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

2016

Gethin Jenkins took part in both the 2016 Six Nations and the Wales tour to New Zealand. Jenkins also captained Wales during the 2016 Autumn internationals.

2015

Jenkins became the world's most capped prop forward ever on 29 August 2015 versus Ireland, overtaking the record of 119 caps held by Jason Leonard.

2013

He captained Wales in their last game of the 2013 six nations championship in Cardiff. Wales defeated England 30-3 to win the Championship. On 30 November 2013 versus Australia Jenkins became the most capped forward for Wales, surpassing Martyn Williams record of 100 caps. On 15 March 2014 versus Scotland he became the most capped player for Wales, overtaking the record of 104 caps held by Stephen Jones.

He was selected for the British and Irish Lions for the 2013 tour for the third time, but withdrew due to injury.

2011

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.

2010

He became the ninth Welshman to win a Heineken Cup with Toulon when he played as a replacement in the final against Clermont Auvergne. Jenkins is only the second Welsh player (along with Rob Howley) to win both European cups, after winning the Amlin Challenge Cup in 2010 with the Cardiff Blues and the Heineken Cup with Toulon in 2013.

2009

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

On 21 April 2009, Jenkins was named as a member of the British and Irish Lions for the 2009 tour to South Africa.

In June 2009 Jenkins, Adam Jones and Matthew Rees were selected as the British and Irish Lions front row for the second Test against South Africa. This was the first time an all-Welsh front row was selected for a Lions test match since Billy Williams, Bryn Meredith and Courtney Meredith on the 1955 Lions tour.

2007

In November 2007 he was asked to captain Wales against South Africa by Welsh temporary coach Nigel Davies. His reign as captain would last just one game as in December Wales hired Warren Gatland as coach who gave the captaincy to Ryan Jones. However Jenkins kept his place in the squad solidifying himself as number one choice for the #1 jersey.

2005

He was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005 and played in all three tests.

2002

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.

1990

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.

1980

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.