Cameron Winnett

Cameron Winnett (born 7 January 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Cardiff. His preferred position is fullback.[1]

Cameron Winnett
Date of birth (2003-01-07) 7 January 2003
Place of birthLlantrisant, Wales
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight85 kg (13 st 5 lb; 187 lb)
SchoolColeg y Cymoedd
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Current team Cardiff Rugby
Youth career
Treorchy RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Cardiff 5 (5)
Correct as of 25 October 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 Wales U20 17 (0)
Correct as of 25 October 2023

Professional career

Winnett began playing with Treorchy RFC, and was part of the Cardiff Blues grade age teams, as part of the academy.

Winnett was called into Cardiff's squad ahead of their European campaign.[2] He made his debut for Cardiff in the second round of the 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup against Harlequins, starting at fullback and scoring a try.[3]

Winnett was selected by Wales U20 for the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[4] He made his debut against Ireland, at fullback, and featured in every match. Winnett remained in the squad for the 2022 U20 Summer Series, and started every match at fullback, as Wales made the final.[5] Winnett was selected again for the U20 side for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, and once more started every match from fullback.[6]

References
  1. "Cameron Winnett". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  2. "Lee-Lo returns for Harlequins trip". Cardiff Rugby. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  3. "Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins 43-17 Cardiff Rugby". BBC Sport. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  4. "Wales U20 name Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  5. "Martin receives Wales under-20 call-up as Grady makes long-awaited return". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  6. "Wales squad announced for 2023 Under-20 Six Nations". Under-20 Six Nations. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.