Gwilym Bradley (born 10 September 2000) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 side Cardiff Rugby academy. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Professional career

Born in Kingston upon Thames, Bradley played youth rugby for Cobham RFC before joining the London Irish academy.[2] After leaving the academy, Bradley enrolled at University of Bath, pursuing a degree in Economics. While attending Bath, he played for their rugby club in the BUCS Super Rugby tournament.[2]

A member of the Welsh Exiles programme, Bradley played for Wales U19 and U20.[3]

Bradley is a member of the Cardiff academy.[4] He made his Cardiff debut in Round 7 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Leinster.[5]

Personal life

Bradley grew up in south west London. He qualifies for Wales through his Newport-born mother, supporting Wales throughout his childhood.[6] Bradley’s younger brother Bryn has also represented Wales U20, and is a member of the Harlequins academy.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Gwilym Bradley". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Young Guns: Cardiff Blues flanker Gwilym Bradley". The Rugby Paper. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  3. ^ nar43 (20 January 2020). "Wales' Gwilym Bradley becomes second Team Bath BUCS Super Rugby player to earn U20 Six Nations call-up". Team Bath BUCS Super Rugby. Retrieved 23 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Cardiff Rugby 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Rugby. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Pro14: Leinster 40–5 Cardiff Rugby". BBC Sport. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  6. ^ www.uprisevsi.co.uk, upriseVSI. "Youngster Bradley aspiring to follow in the path of famous footsteps". upriseVSI. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  7. ^ "De la Rua makes first Wales under-20 start in Treviso". Cardiff Rugby. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.


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