Gareth Anscombe

Gareth Anscombe

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Gareth Anscombe is a skilled rugby union player from New Zealand who represents Wales at the international level. Playing as an outhalf, he is known for his strong kicking game and versatility on the field. Anscombe's call-up to the Welsh squad for the upcoming Six Nations match against Ireland comes after he was previously overlooked by former coach Warren Gatland, showcasing his resilience and importance to the team.

Born on Oct 16, 1991 (33 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
78,703
Power
2,217$
Sentiment
5.68
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 9 5.89 0.43% +10% 5,030,000 23,556 $5,100 24$
United Kingdom 3 5.67 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 55,147 $2,700,000 2,193$
Totals 12 72,916,011 78,703 $2,705,100 2,217$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Gareth Anscombe scored a penalty for Wales when Ireland was down a player. 6

James Ryan Joe Mccarthy Jack Conan Ryan Baird Finlay Bealham Bundee Aki Garry Ringrose James Lowe Jamie Osborne Sam Prendergast Blair Murray Jac Morgan Tom Rogers Dan Sheehan Gus Mccarthy
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland show strength in depth as replacements come to the rescue in Wales – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Gareth Anscombe converted a score for Wales during the match. 6

Simon Easterby Warren Gatland Andrew Porter Tom Clarkson Christophe Ridley Garry Ringrose Ben Thomas Jac Morgan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Misfiring scrum puts serious pressure on Ireland to dig out result against Wales – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Gareth Anscombe opened Wales’ account. 6

Sam Prendergast Matt Sherratt Garry Ringrose Bundee Aki Jamison Gibson Park Jack Conan Dan Sheehan Tadhg Beirne Joe Mccarthy Mack Hansen Jamie Osborne Robbie Henshaw James Lowe Andrew Porter Ryan Baird Cian Prendergast Henry Thomas Tomos Williams Blair Murray Jac Morgan Dafydd Jenkins Will Rowlands Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Tommy Reffell Taulupe Faletau Gareth Thomas Josh Van Der Flier Jack Boyle Christophe Ridley Ian Tempest
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland secure Triple Crown after stemming Welsh revival in Cardiff – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gareth Anscombe's penalty on 23 minutes got Wales off the mark in the match. 5

Matt Sherratt Ellis Mee Warren Gatland Garry Ringrose Tomos Williams Jac Morgan Ben Thomas Sam Prendergast James Lowe Jamie Osborne
The Guardian: Prendergast kicks Ireland to triple crown success against spirited Wales | Six Nations 2025

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gareth Anscombe was not only brought back into the fold this week but is airdropped straight in to the starting lineup. 6

Matt Sherratt Warren Gatland Max Llewellyn Ben Thomas Tomos Williams Taulupe Faletau Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Jac Morgan Tommy Reffell Simon Easterby Andy Farrell Caelan Doris Dan Sheehan
The Guardian: Sherratt rings the changes as Wales start life after Gatland against Ireland | Wales rugby union team

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gareth Anscombe returns to the Wales team after not playing in this competition since Wales clinched the Grand Slam six years ago. 6

Caelan Doris Dan Sheehan Willgriff John Jack Conan Pete O Mahony Tadhg Beirne Jamo Gibson Park
BBC: Six Nations: Ireland look for new leaders to emerge in history chase

Ireland Ireland: Gareth Anscombe is part of the starting lineup for Wales against Ireland. 5

Warren Gatland Matt Sherratt Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Caelan Doris Jamie Osborne Mack Hansen Garry Ringrose Robbie Henshaw Thomas Clarkson Joe Mccarthy Jack Conan Ellis Mee Tomos Williams Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Willgriff John Will Rowlands Dafydd Jenkins Jac Morgan Tommy Reffell Taulupe Faletau Evan Lloyd Gareth Thomas Henry Thomas Teddy Williams Aaron Wainwright Rhodri Williams Jarrod Evans Joe Roberts James Lowe Sam Prendergast Jamison Gibson Park Andrew Porter Tadhg Beirne Peter O Mahony Josh Van Der Flier
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: What time is kick-off and what TV channel is Wales v Ireland on today? All you need to know about the Six Nations clash – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Sherratt has restored Gareth Anscombe as an authentic and experienced outhalf. 7

Warren Gatland Matt Sherratt Simon Easterby Ellis Mee Jamie Osborne Thomas Clarkson Sam Prendergast Tomos Williams Jac Morgan Taulupe Faletau Robbie Henshaw Peter O Mahony Dan Sheehan Bundee Aki Johnny Sexton Hadleigh Parkes Joe Schmidt
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland braced for fierce resistance from new-look Wales – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Gloucester centre Max Llewellyn and outhalf Gareth Anscombe, who were recalled by Sherratt after Gatland left them out of his Six Nations squad, go straight into the starting line-up. 6

Matt Sherratt Warren Gatland Ellis Mee Max Llewellyn Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Willgriff John Dafydd Jenkins Jac Morgan Tommy Reffell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Easterby and Co would have fully anticipated Matt Sherratt restoring an authentic outhalf in Gareth Anscombe. 5

Simon Easterby Hugo Keenan Peter O Mahony Dan Sheehan Jamie Osborne Thomas Clarkson Mack Hansen Garry Ringrose Joe Mccarthy Jack Boyle Gus Mccarthy Cian Prendergast Ryan Baird Finlay Bealham Blair Murray Tom Rogers Max Llewellyn Ben Thomas Ellis Mee Nicky Smith Elliot Dee Will Griff John Will Rowlands Dafydd Jenkins Jac Morgan Tommy Reffell Taulupe Faletau
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland boss Simon Easterby makes some bold and exciting selections for Wales clash – The Irish Times