Alun Wyn Jones Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Born on September 19, 1985, Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh professional rugby union player who is a lock for the Ospreys and the Wales national team.
He developed a passion for playing rugby union at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after rugby union players.
While in the Ospreys Academy, Jones played for Swansea RFC and made his Ospreys debut on 4 September 2005 in a 22–20 win over Leinster.
Having made several appearances as a replacement, Jones made his first official Ospreys start against Border Reivers later that month (September).
He won the 2006–07 Celtic League title, the first trophy of his career after a disappointing 2005–06 Celtic League season in which Ospreys finished 6th.
Prior to the 2010–11 season, Jones took over the captaincy role from Ryan Jones in order for him (Ryan) to concentrate on the national captaincy during a busy World Cup year.
Jones is the world’s most-capped rugby union player, having played 170 Tests for Wales (158 caps) and the British and Irish Lions (12 caps).
He also holds the records for the most Wales caps and the most Wales caps as captain.
Jones was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to rugby union in Wales
In May 2023, Alun Wyn Jones hit major headlines following his retirement from international rugby.
His retirement comes just four months before Wales’ Rugby World Cup campaign begins. Jones said in a statement.
“Having been selected in this year’s preliminary Rugby World Cup squad, and after ongoing dialogue with the coaching staff and the WRU, I have decided to step away from the international game,”
“So, after 17 years I look back on special memories with Welsh greats and future Welsh greats.
“My grandfather and father both nurtured my passion for rugby in my younger days which has continued throughout.
The opportunity to be professional in the sport I love was a dream come true, and to represent my home region, the Ospreys, and clubs within the region, namely Mumbles and particularly Bonymaen who guided me in my formative years, was beyond special and something for which I am hugely grateful.
“A huge thank you to the staff and players who have been part of my journey, I wish you all well for the future.
“To the supporters, thank you for the support and making the most special occasions even more memorable.
“To the people closest to me, my family, I couldn’t have done it without you. Through injury, loss and success, you’ve always been there and will be for whatever’s next.
“Despite all I have accomplished, my children will always be my biggest achievement.”
Alun Wyn Jones Age
Alun Wyn Jones celebrated his 37th birthday in September last year (2022). He was born on September 19, 1985, in Swansea, United Kingdom. Jones will be 38 in September this year (2023).
Alun Wyn Jones Height & Weight
Alun Wyn Jones stands at a height of 1.98 m and weighs around 119 kg.
Alun Wyn Jones Parents
Alun Wyn Jones was born in Swansea, United Kingdom to his parents; Tim Jones (father) and Ann Jones (mother).
His father worked as a solicitor while his mother was a secondary school teacher. Both his father and grandfather had previously played rugby for Swansea
Alun Wyn Jones Wife
Alun Wyn Jones is married to Anwen Jones, a doctor of physiology. It’s unclear when the pair met but they tied the knot on June 29, 2014.
Anwen was a Physiology and Health lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD which she bagged in 2012.
Previously, she was a track athlete and was a Welsh 400m hurdles champion at Under-23 level.
Alun Wyn Jones Children
Alun Wyn Jones has been blessed with three children, daughters, Mali, born in June 2015, and Efa, who was born in April 2018.
Their third daughter was born on March 27, 2023. Her name is yet to be made public. The Ospreys veteran and former Wales captain shares all his three children with his wife, Anwen Jones.
Alun Wyn Jones Siblings
Alun Wyn Jones has never shared any information regarding his siblings hence we can’t state whether or not he’s the only child of his parents; Tim Jones (father) and Ann Jones (mother). There are no records about that.
Alun Wyn Jones Net Worth
Alun Wyn Jones’s net worth was unknown at the time of this writing. However, reports say he made a lot of money from his long career as a rugby union player.
Alun Wyn Jones Social Media
Alun Wyn Jones owns a verified Instagram account with over 113,000 followers. The Ospreys veteran and former Wales captain is very active on this social media platform
Source: Ghgossip.com
