In his early playing days, the Penarth born player captained Penarth U14’s where he played alongside future Cardiff regional team mate Mason Grady.
He is a product of the Cardiff Rugby academy, as Lloyd played for both Cardiff U16 and U18’s. He also played youth rugby for Penarth RFC as a back row. However, during his time in the Cardiff Rugby academy, Lloyd converted from the back row to hooker.
Evan said: “The pathway development made the transition from school boy rugby to senior rugby a lot easier teaching me all the key skills I would need to be successful”, he said.
He has played for Indigo Premiership sides Pontypridd and of course Cardiff RFC where he made his last appearance for The Blue and Blacks against RGC 1404 at the back end of last year.
Lloyd said: “Cardiff RFC was a big part of my development.
“It gave me a lot of game time when transitioning position and also coached me through it”, he said.
Evan made his first start of the 2023/24 season when The Blue and Blacks played Bridgend Ravens at the Dunraven Brewery Field. He also made his 20th appearance for Cardiff RFC against RGC 1404.
When talking about his favourite moment for Cardiff RFC, Lloyd said: “My favourite moment in a Blue and Black shirt would be when we won the cup last season against Newport RFC in the Principality Stadium.”
Lloyd was also selected for Wales U20s Six Nations campaign in 2021 where he made two appearances, he said: “To play for my country is the biggest of achievement’s.”
He also stated: “When growing up playing rugby my idol was Toby (Taulupe) Faletau as he was my favourite No.8”, he said.
On the 16th January 2024, Evan Lloyd was named in Warren Gatland’s Six Nations squad, the 22-year-old said: “Obviously if I get the opportunity this would be my biggest achievement of my rugby career if I get a game”, he concluded.
Words By Harry Tovey
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