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Gareth Anscombe

Gareth Anscombe
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Gareth Anscombe

Gareth Anscombe is a fly-half and fullback who represents Bayonne and Wales.

Age

34

Position

Fly Half

Height

183cm

Weight

90kg

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Gareth Anscombe Stats

Stats compared to other Fly Halfs
29%
Points
40%
Kicks in Play
Goal Converted
2%
Line Breaks
2%
Defenders Beaten
7%
2%
Tries

Gareth Anscombe Stats

Stats compared to other Fly Halfs
Gareth Anscombe
Gareth Anscombe

Key Stats

Points
13
Kicks in Play
19
Goal Converted
5
Line Breaks
0
Defenders Beaten
1
Tries
0

Season Performance

Minutes played: 155

Season Performance

Minutes played: 155
Gareth Anscombe

Attack

Rank
Points
13
Tries
0
Line Breaks
0
Carries
9
Carries Per Minute
0.06
Metres Carried
22
Defenders Beaten
1
Turnovers Won
0
Defenders Beaten
1
Touches
83
Post Contact Metres
12

Defence

Rank
Tackles Made
14
Tackles Completed
0.7
Dominant Tackles
1
Tackles Per Minute
0.09
Turnovers Won
0
Ruck Arrival Effectiveness
0

Passing

Rank
Try Assists
1
Successful Passes
57
Bad Passes
4
Pass Accuracy
93%

Kicking

Rank
Successful Penalties
3
Successful Conversions
2
Kicks in Play
19
Drop Goals
0
Goals Converted
5

Discipline

Rank
Penalties Conceded
0
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
0

Match Stats

Gallagher Premiership
31 May 2025
31 May
W
v
Northampton
65
0
0
0
0
Gallagher Premiership
16 May 2025
16 May
W
v
Newcastle
80
0
0
0
0
Gallagher Premiership
10 May 2025
10 May
L
v
Harlequins
66
0
0
0
0
Gallagher Premiership
27 Apr 2025
27 Apr
W
v
Exeter Chiefs
80
1
1
0
0
Gallagher Premiership
19 Apr 2025
19 Apr
L
v
Saracens
71
0
0
0
0
Challenge Cup
13 Apr 2025
13 Apr
L
v
Bath
80
0
0
0
0
Six Nations
15 Mar 2025
15 Mar
L
v
England
48
0
1
0
0
Six Nations
8 Mar 2025
8 Mar
L
v
Scotland
55
0
0
0
0
Six Nations
22 Feb 2025
22 Feb
L
v
Ireland
52
0
1
0
0
Gallagher Premiership
25 Jan 2025
25 Jan
W
v
Leicester
80
0
0
0
0
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Gareth Anscombe Bio

Gareth Anscombe was born on 10 May 1991 in Auckland, New Zealand. He’s the son of former Auckland and Ulster coach, Mark Anscombe.

Gareth Anscombe made his debut for Auckland in the 20210 season, a year after finishing school. A year later, he was the top point-scorer at the IRB Junior World Championship. From here, Gareth Anscombe’s meteoric rise continued and he went on to represent both the Blues and the Chiefs in Super Rugby

Then, in 2014, Gareth Anscombe decided to move to the UK. During this period of his career, he represented Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and Gloucester. He also signed for Suntory Sungoliath for the 2023-24 season, however his registration was cancelled when he underwent groin surgery and he never made an appearance for the side. From the 2025-26 season, he will play his domestic rugby for Bayonne in the Top 14

Despite representing New Zealand at U20 level, Gareth Anscombe ultimately decided to represent Wales on the international stage. He qualified to represent the country because his mother was born in Cardiff. 

He made his debut for Wales in 2015 and has gone on to make more than 30 appearances for his adopted country. The highlight of his international career came in 2019, when he was named as Man of the Match when Wales beat Ireland 25-7 in order to gain the Six Nations Grand Slam. In the match, he scored 20 points. 

Gareth Anscombe still has plenty to offer the game of rugby. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next.