Kian Evans

Kian Evans, 18, from Aberdare, is one step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a professional rugby player after completing his Level 3 BTEC qualification in Sport at Coleg y Cymoedd.

With the help of The WRU National Rugby Union Academy, which is based at the college’s Nantgarw Campus, Kian Evans (18) has learnt to dream big and has set his sights on representing Wales internationally.

He has secured a place to study a degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage at Cardiff Metropolitan University, which is renowned as one of the best universities for combining sport and a high level of education. He will also play for the university’s rugby team, competing in several leagues such as British Universities and Colleges Sport (first team) and Premiership (second team) which will open up the door to professional rugby as scouts will attend these games.