Alun Wyn Jones

Wales and British Lions international rugby union player

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Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh former international rugby union player who played as a lock. He played most of his career for Ospreys and for the Wales national team. He is the world's most-capped rugby union player, with 158 caps for Wales and 12 for the British & Irish Lions, and also holds the records for the most Wales caps and the second most Wales caps as captain. He retired from rugby in 2023.

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Jenkins 'has a bit of Alun Wyn about him' Wales coach Warren Gatland tips new Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins to emerge "in the mould" of rugby great Alun Wyn Jones. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2024
Wales and Lions rugby legend Jones reveals heart condition World rugby's record cap-holder Alun Wyn Jones was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation as his career drew to a close. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023
Ex-Wales captain Jones ends 19-year career to standing ovation Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is given a standing ovation as he departs the final game of his rugby career for Toulon at Clermont Auvergne. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023

Watch: Scrum V - Alun Wyn Jones' finale & URC highlights Catch up with the latest United Rugby Championship action as Alun Wyn Jones bows out against Wales. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2023
Wales beat Baa-Baas in rousing send-off for stars Retiring Leigh Halfpenny gives a perfect kicking display as Wales win 49-26 against a Barbarians side inspired by Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023
Wales trio to bid farewell in Barbarians contest Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny will have one last dance at the Cardiff venue in which they have enjoyed many memorable moments over the last 17 years. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2023

'Wales achieved first part of something special' Wales achieved the first part of "something special" with their victory over Fiji in their World Cup opener, says former captain Alun Wyn Jones BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023
Wales centre North prepares for fourth World Cup George North will become the fifth Welshman to play in four World Cups after Gareth Thomas, Stephen Jones, Gethin Jenkins and Alun Wyn Jones. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023
Wales announce Barbarians game to celebrate Jones The Welsh Rugby Union announces a match between Wales and Barbarians on 4 November to celebrate the career of Alun Wyn Jones. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2023
Wales great Jones joins Toulon as World Cup cover Former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones signs as a medical joker for French club Toulon as cover during the 2023 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023

Wales legend Jones has said he is leaving Ospreys Alun Wyn Jones has said he will not return to the Ospreys next season, confirming the end of his time at Welsh region. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Jones had 'tear in eye' as Barbarians beat Swansea Alun Wyn Jones gives fans a night to remember as he features for both sides in Barbarians' 68-33 win over Swansea at St Helen's. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
Webb announces Wales retirement aged 34 Rhys Webb joins fellow Ospreys Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric in retiring from Wales duty before the 2023 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	Jones to captain Barbarians at Twickenham Alun Wyn Jones will captain the Barbarians against the World XV at Twickenham after announcing his international retirement. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
What next for Wales after Jones and Tipuric retirements? How do the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric impact the Wales second row, back row and captaincy for the upcoming World Cup? BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2023	Huge blow to lose Tipuric and Jones, says Biggar Wales fly-half Dan Biggar says losing Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric before the World Cup in France is a huge blow. BBC Sport - Published on May 20, 2023
Lock of ages Jones cements legacy among greats After announcing his international retirement, Alun Wyn Jones will go down in rugby union history as an all-time great of the game. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023	Young stars as Cardiff cruise to win over Ospreys Thomas Young brushes off doubts over his father's future as Cardiff beat Ospreys in what is likely to be Alun Wyn Jones' last game at this level. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 2023
Jones praised after possible Swansea farewell Head coach Toby Booth says Alun Wyn Jones will have gone out on a high if he has played his last Ospreys home game in Swansea. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023	Wales strike for England game is 'last option' Alun Wyn Jones says it would be the "last option" for Wales players to go on strike against England but admits the threat of action is "hard to deny". BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2023
Jones and Tipuric still in Gatland's plans Wales head coach Warren Gatland insists Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric are still in his plans despite leaving the pair out of the squad to face Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023	Veterans left out of Wales team to face Scotland Alun Wyn Jones, Taulupe Faletau and Justin Tipuric are omitted from starting team to face Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023
Wales lock Jones now fit to face Scotland Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has now been deemed fit for the Six Nations trip to face Scotland on Saturday after initially being ruled out. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023	Pivac praises 'exceptional' Jones after omission Wales coach Wayne Pivac insists there is more to come from Alun Wyn Jones after the lock was omitted from the squad to face Argentina. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2022
Six Nations 2022: Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones reach Wales milestones against Italy Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will win their 100th and 150th Wales caps respectively in Saturday's Six Nations finale against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2022	Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain set to miss 2022 Six Nations with shoulder injury Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is set to miss the 2022 Six Nations because of a shoulder injury that requires surgery. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones, Ross Moriarty and Taulupe Faletau ruled out of autumn series Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones, flanker Ross Moriarty and Bath number eight Taulupe Faletau are ruled out of the autumn series. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2021	Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain not ready for final playing chapter After releasing his autobiography, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is not quite ready to finish the final chapter of his illustrious playing career. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2021
British and Irish Lions 2021: Alun Wyn Jones defends right to be 'emotional' after loss British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones defends his right to be "overly emotional" after his spectacular injury return ended in a narrow series loss to South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2021	Alun Wyn Jones to captain British and Irish Lions in first Test against South Africa Alun Wyn Jones returns to captain the British and Irish Lions against South Africa on Saturday, in a side including three Scottish players for the first time since 1997. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2021
British and Irish Lions 2021: Alun Wyn Jones fit for first Test, says Steve Tandy Returning British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones is fit for Saturday's first Test against South Africa, says defence coach Steve Tandy. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2021	British and Irish Lions: Robbie Henshaw & Marcus Smith start in Lions warm-up Ireland's Robbie Henshaw returns from injury, debut for Marcus Smith and Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' match with the Stormers BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones: Warren Gatland hopeful on Lions return for Wales captain Lions head coach Warren Gatland is hopeful Alun Wyn Jones can rejoin the squad after his return to training. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2021	Matt Dawson column: Lions can be galvanised by loss of captain Alun Wyn Jones Ex-British and Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson says the loss of captain Alun Wyn Jones can galvanise the squad BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021
British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will not travel to South Africa after shoulder injury Captain Alun Wyn Jones will not travel to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions after dislocating his shoulder during Saturday's warm-up game against Japan. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2021	British & Irish Lions 28-10 Japan: Alun Wyn Jones injury mars routine warm-up win British & Irish Lions warm up for their South African tour with a four-try win over Japan marred by an injury to captain Alun Wyn Jones. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2021
British and Irish Lions v Japan: Alun Wyn Jones says his side have 'siege mentality' Captain Alun Wyn Jones says the British and Irish Lions have already developed a "siege mentality" because of disruption caused by coronavirus. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2021	British and Irish Lions: Eight debutants to face Japan Alun Wyn Jones leads a British and Irish Lions side including eight debutants against Japan on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021
British and Irish Lions 2021: Captain Alun Wyn Jones following in footsteps of greatness British and Irish Lions 2021 tour captain Alun Wyn Jones is wary of the legendary footsteps he is following. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2021	British and Irish Lions: Wales great Alun Wyn Jones to captain squad Wales great Alun Wyn Jones is to be confirmed as captain of the British and Irish Lions for the tour of South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2021