Is Alun Wyn Jones really retiring given the shocking news of him leaving the game?
Alun Wyn Jones is a professional rugby player.
He represents Ospreys, Welsh Rugby Union, Adidas UK, and Esportif. In October 2020, Alun Wyn Jones became the most-capped player in rugby history.
Recently Alun has come to attention following his aim to become the first player to win 150 caps for his country as per BBC.
Has Alun Wyn Jones Retired From Rugby?
Alun Wyn Jones has not retired from Rugby yet. What’s more, he has not ever shared his plans of retiring as far as we know.
Because of his shoulder injury on October 30, 2021, which set him to miss Wales’ 2022 Six Nations title defense, the rumors of his retirement came to rise. But, the athlete has proved all those rumors wrong by making a comeback and even preparing for the 150th cap.
This professional athlete is extending his contract, especially at a time when all other rugby heroes are retiring. This 36-year-old player still continues to play the game and has been constantly achieving milestones.
Who Is Alun Wyn Jones Wife Anwen Jones?
Alun Wyn Jones and his wife Anwen Jones have been together for more than six years.
Having married on the 29th of June, 2014, he shares two adorable daughters named Mali and Efa with his gorgeous wife Dr. Anwen Rees Jones. Born in June 2015, Mali is their eldest daughter whereas Efa is the youngest one, who is aged four years old in 2022.
More on Alun’s wife, Anwen is a doctor of physiology (Ph.D.) holder and currently involves as a university lecturer and presenter. The Welsh-medium physiology and health lecturer completed her Ph.D. funded by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Later, she joined Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences as a lecturer in September 2012.
What’s more, she was also a former athlete, having previously a record of being a track athlete.
According to The Sun, Mrs. Jones was a Welsh 400m hurdles champion at the Under-23 level in the past. At the same time, she also competed at the university and senior level. But, unlike her husband Alun, she did not continue her sporting career and permanently halted her athletic journey to focus on studies.
What Is Alun Wyn Jones Net Worth Now?
Alun Wyn Jones’s net worth is estimated to be in multiple millions.
He is considered to be the highest-paid rugby player in Wales. And, as mentioned by Wales Online, his earnings might probably be in the range between £250,000 and £450,000 per year.