The finest goal kicker in Welsh rugby history — Lions player of the series in 2013.
Leigh Halfpenny was born in Gorseinon, Wales in 1988. He won 99 caps for Wales. His performance on the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia — kicking 49 points across three Tests — won him the Player of the Series award and the Lions won 2-1. He has scored 690 points for Wales — the most in Welsh rugby history. He suffered serious head injuries in 2015 and 2020 that required extended rehabilitation. He is considered the finest place kicker Wales has produced.
Best Known For
Six Nations 3x (Wales)
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Six Nations 3x (Wales)
- British & Irish Lions Player of Series 2013
- European Champions Cup (Toulon)
Career Journey
Timeline
1988
👶 Born in Gorseinon, Wales
🏟️ Cardiff Blues
🏟️ Gloucester
🏆 Six Nations 3x (Wales)
🏆 British & Irish Lions Player of Series 2013
🏆 European Champions Cup (Toulon)