 Winnett representing Wales during the Six Nations Under 20s Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 7 January 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Llantrisant, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Coleg y Cymoedd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cameron Winnett (born 7 January 2003) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a fullback for United Rugby Championship club Cardiff and the Wales national team.[1]
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Club career
Cardiff
Winnett began playing with Treorchy RFC, and was part of the Cardiff Blues grade age teams, as part of the academy. Winnett also featured for Cardiff RFC while part of the Cardiff academy.[2]
Winnett was called into Cardiff's squad ahead of their European campaign.[3] 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.[4] He made his URC debut against Benetton in the final match of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship season.[5]
Ahead of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship, Winnett signed a contract extension, transitioning into the first team squad.[6] Winnett signed a long-term extension on 16 January 2024.[7]
International career
Wales U20
Winnett was selected by Wales U20 for the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[8] 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.[9] Winnett was selected again for the U20 side for the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, and once more started every match from fullback.[10]
Wales
In 2024, he was named in the Wales squad for the 2024 Six Nations Championship.[11] Winnett started at fullback against Scotland on 3 February 2024, making his international debut.[12]
References
- ^ "Cameron Winnett". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Cardiff RFC determined to show title credentials in Llandovery clash – Winnett – CARDIFF RFC". 19 May 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Lee-Lo returns for Harlequins trip". Cardiff Rugby. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins 43-17 Cardiff Rugby". BBC Sport. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ "Winnett set for URC debut in season finale". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Seven academy stars sign contracts at CAP". Cardiff Rugby. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Rising star Winnett extend contract at Cardiff Rugby - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Wales U20 name Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Martin receives Wales under-20 call-up as Grady makes long-awaited return". Cardiff Rugby. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Wales squad announced for 2023 Under-20 Six Nations". Under-20 Six Nations. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Wales men's squad named for 2024 Guinness Six Nations - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Six Nations: Cardiff's 21-year-old Cameron Winnett in for Wales debut vs Scotland as George North ruled out". Sky Sports. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
External links
- Cameron Winnett at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Cameron Winnett at Welsh Rugby Union
This page was last edited on 6 April 2024, at 06:45