Gethin Jenkins
Born: November 1, 1980 (age 43)
Weight: 19st 1lb (121kg)
Hometown: Llantwit Fardre, Wales
Position: Prop
Team: Cardiff Rugby
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Sports Mole has 71 articles about Gethin Jenkins. Articles 1 to 40:
Wales' George North announces retirement from international rugby
George North - Wales' third-most capped men's player of all time - announces that he will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations.
Mar 13, 12:45
Wales sweating over Jonathan Davies fitness for Argentina Test
Jonathan Davies, Willis Halaholo and Aaron Wainwright all suffered knocks in the 20-20 draw in the first Test last weekend.
Jul 13, 15:46
Leigh Halfpenny: '100th Test appearance is beyond my wildest dreams'
The full-back becomes the eighth Welshman to reach the landmark figure.
Jul 2, 17:11
Five talking points ahead of Wales' crucial Six Nations clash with France
Wales head to Paris in pursuit of Six Nations prizes.
Mar 19, 09:42
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Six Nations matches
A fascinating instalment of action lies ahead.
Feb 8, 12:02
Wayne Pivac: 'Byron Hayward's exit was my decision'
Defence coach has departed as Wales prepare for Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 9, 15:50
George North inching closer to 100th Wales cap ahead of France showdown
The winger, set for his 96th cap against France, is aiming to become the sixth Welshman to achieve the feat.
Oct 23, 22:33
Wales defeat Australia to close in on quarter-finals
Warren Gatland's men withstood a second-half fightback from the Wallabies in Tokyo.
Sep 29, 11:12
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 07:17
Wales thump Georgia to get World Cup off to flying start
Powerful first-half performance underpinned Wales' Pool D victory at City of Toyota Stadium.
Sep 23, 16:38
Warren Gatland pays tribute to Alun Wyn Jones ahead of record Wales appearance
Jones is set to become his country's most capped player.
Aug 9, 15:33
Wales name uncapped duo James Davies, Josh Adams in Six Nations squad
Wales coach Warren Gatland names uncapped pair James Davies and Josh Adams in his 39-man Six Nations squad.
Jan 16, 11:24
Wales make two changes for final Test against New Zealand
Wales make two changes for their final Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday, Rob Evans replacing Gethin Jenkins and Tomas Francis coming in for Samson Lee.
Jun 22, 21:39
Gethin Jenkins, Bradley Davies and Josh Turnbull ruled out of third NZ Test
Wales forwards Gethin Jenkins, Bradley Davies and Josh Turnbull will miss the third and final Test in New Zealand due to injury.
Jun 22, 19:59
Warren Gatland 'excited' by New Zealand test
Wales head coach Warren Gatland is excited about the prospect of taking on back-to-back world champions New Zealand in their summer tour.
Jun 9, 12:44
Alun Wyn Jones to win 100th cap for Wales against New Zealand
Alun Wyn Jones will win his 100th cap for Wales during the first Test of their summer tour of New Zealand, while captain Sam Warburton also returns from injury.
Jun 8, 20:44
Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier
Josh Navidi scores two tries as Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier 37-27 in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Dec 11, 21:21
Richie McCaw's record-breaking career in numbers
Following his retirement from rugby, Sports Mole takes a look at a selection of remarkable statistics from Richie McCaw's record-breaking New Zealand career.
Nov 20, 01:03
Dominant Cardiff Blues thrash Calvisano
Cardiff Blues comfortably beat Calvisano in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Nov 14, 15:51
Three Wales changes for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
Warren Gatland brings in three new faces for Wales's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.
Oct 15, 11:20
Preview: England vs. Wales
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's mouth-watering Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown between England and Wales at Twickenham.
Sep 24, 17:39
Two changes for Wales against Italy
Wales are forced to make two changes for their crucial Six Nations clash away to Italy.
Mar 17, 13:43
Wales prop Gethin Jenkins: "Every game is like a cup final"
Wales prop Gethin Jenkins is prepared for his side's "cup final" against Scotland this weekend as the Red Dragons aim to get their Six Nations campaign up and running.
Feb 12, 06:59
Leigh Halfpenny kicks Wales to win
Leigh Halfpenny kicks four penalties to give Wales a 12-6 win over South Africa in the Autumn Internationals.
Nov 29, 16:29
Leigh Halfpenny returns to Wales squad
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny returns to the team for their Autumn International against New Zealand after recovering from a concussion.
Nov 18, 19:58
Gethin Jenkins disappointed with Wales performance despite Fiji victory
Wales captain Gethin Jenkins is disappointed with his side's performance in victory over Fiji in their Autumn International.
Nov 15, 17:27
Cardiff Blues cruise past Rovigo
Cardiff Blues score five tries to cruise to a 33-18 win over Rovigo in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Oct 25, 15:50
Robin McBryde 'concerned' about referees' "preconception" of Gethin Jenkins
Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde believes that referees have a 'preconceived' idea about Gethin Jenkins following the loose-head prop's recent sin-bins.
Mar 12, 11:21
England's Graham Rowntree wary of Wales front trio
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree warns his players of the danger posed by Wales's Gethin Jenkins, Richard Hibbard and Adam Jones.
Mar 4, 20:14
Robin McBryde hails Welsh pack after France rout
Wales's forwards showed character in the victory over France in the Six Nations, according to coach Robin McBryde.
Feb 22, 14:42
Gethin Jenkins: 'Wales had a tough two weeks'
Wales prop Gethin Jenkins says that the team had a "tough two weeks" preparing for their Six Nations game against France.
Feb 21, 22:15
Wales thrash France in Six Nations
Tries from Sam Warburton and George North lead Wales to a 27-6 win over France in the Six Nations.
Feb 21, 21:52
Warren Gatland pleased with Sam Warburton return
Wales coach Warren Gatland describes Sam Warburton's return for Saturday's Six Nations encounter against Ireland as "great".
Feb 4, 11:42
Sam Warburton to start for Wales against Ireland
Wales captain Sam Warburton returns to the side for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin.
Feb 4, 11:18
Wales announce Six Nations squad
Wales coach Warren Gatland confirms his 32-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Jan 14, 15:19
Alex Corbisiero gets British and Irish Lions nod
Alex Corbisiero wins a place in the starting lineup for the British and Irish Lions' first Test against Australia on Saturday.
Jun 20, 04:39
Warren Gatland calls for larger British and Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland says that the British and Irish Lions should take a larger squad on tour due to the increased physicality in the game.
Jun 14, 05:35
Mako Vunipola: 'I'm not guaranteed Lions start'
Mako Vunipola says that injuries to Gethin Jenkins and Cian Healy do not make him certain of a start for the British and Irish Lions against Australia.
Jun 13, 06:15
Tommy Bowe out of British and Irish Lions tour with finger injury
Tommy Bowe is forced out of the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia with a finger injury.
Jun 8, 13:29
Gethin Jenkins ruled out of Lions tour
British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins is ruled out of the tour of Australia with a calf injury.
Jun 8, 07:10
