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Gethin Jenkins was born on 17 November, 1980 in Llanilltud Faerdref, Wales, is a Wales and British Lions international rugby union player. Discover Gethin Jenkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 17 November 1980
Birthday 17 November
Birthplace Llanilltud Faerdref, Wales
Nationality Wales

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Gethin Jenkins Height, Weight & Measurements

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

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Weight 121 kg
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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.

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Gethin Jenkins Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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 player. He is from Wales. We have estimated Gethin Jenkins's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1955

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.

1980

Gethin Jenkins (born 17 November 1980) is a Welsh former professional rugby union player who played as a prop for Pontypridd, Celtic Warriors, Cardiff Blues and Toulon.

At international level, he won 129 caps for Wales.

1998

Jenkins played his youth rugby at Pontypridd and captained his side to a Welsh Cup title in 1998.

2000

He became a regular first-team player and was a key figure in highly successful 2000–2003 Pontypridd team that won the final Principality Cup of the pre-regional era and narrowly losing to Sale Sharks in the final of the Parker Pen Shield competition.

2002

The 2002 Pontypridd forwards that Jenkins played alongside were the basis of the pack that led Wales to Grand Slam success in 2005, with ex-Pontypridd players making up six of the eight forwards.

Following the introduction of Welsh regional rugby, Jenkins joined the Celtic Warriors.

When the Warriors folded after just one season, Jenkins signed for the Cardiff Blues.

At the Cardiff Blues he won the Amlin Challenge Cup, and reached the Heineken Cup semi final.

Jenkins made his first appearance for Wales against Romania in 2002.

2005

He also won five caps for the British & Irish Lions on three tours in 2005, 2009 and 2013.

He is the sixth most-capped player in rugby union history and the most-capped front-row forward.

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.

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

2007

In November 2007 Jenkins 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.

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 & Irish Lions for the 2009 tour to South Africa.

In June 2009 Jenkins, Adam Jones and Matthew Rees were selected as the British & Irish Lions front row for the second Test against South Africa.

2010

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.

2011

After an impressive World Cup 2011, his signature was hotly sought after with Bath, Perpignan and Toulon all chasing a deal for the prop.

2012

Jenkins joined French Top 14 side Toulon for the 2012-13 season.

Jenkins became the ninth Welshman to win a Heineken Cup with Toulon when he played as a replacement in the final against Clermont Auvergne.

2013

Jenkins 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 Pontypridd and Cardiff team-mate Martyn Williams record of 100 caps.

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

2014

On his 105th appearance in 2014, he became Wales' most-capped player, overtaking the record held by Stephen Jones; having earned his final cap in November 2016, his record was surpassed by Alun Wyn Jones in September 2019.

He is one of a small group of Welsh players to have won three Grand Slams.

On 15 March 2014 versus Scotland he became the most capped player for Wales, overtaking the record of 104 caps held by Stephen Jones.

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.

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.

2017

He narrowly missed out on selection for the 2017 Tour to New Zealand following his knee injury issues.

Jenkins began his coaching career as defence coach for Cardiff RFC, while still playing for Cardiff Blues.

2018

He retired from professional rugby union in November 2018 after struggling with a chronic knee injury.

After retirement, he had a number of coaching positions with the Blues and Cardiff RFC.

2020

Following some poor performances by Wales in 2020, he joined Wayne Pivac's backroom staff as the national team's defence coach.

Educated at Llwyncrwn Primary School and Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School in Beddau, Jenkins first played rugby union aged 13 at Beddau RFC based in Pontypridd.