Jacob Jones (rugby league)
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| Full name | Jacob Jones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1999年02月15日) 15 February 1999 (age 25) Birmingham, West Midlands, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 8 lb (99 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jacob Jones (born 15 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Doncaster RLFC in the RFL Championship.
He has previously played for the London Broncos in the Championship. He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Coventry Bears in League 1, and later joined Coventry on a permanent basis. He has spent time on loan from Leigh playing for the Widnes Vikings and London in the Championship, as well as the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.
Background
[edit ]Jones was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. He attended Loughborough College.[3]
He played for the Birmingham Bulldogs, Crosfields ARLFC and the Midlands Hurricanes as a junior.[4]
Playing career
[edit ]London Broncos
[edit ]Jones joined the London Broncos at the start of the 2017 season.[5]
Coventry Bears
[edit ]He spent time on loan from London in 2017 at the Coventry Bears in League 1.
Jones again spent time on loan from the Broncos in 2018 at Coventry in League 1.
He joined the Coventry Bears on a full-time basis ahead of the 2019 season whilst studying at Loughborough University.[6] He played for England Universities.[7] He was nominated for the League One young player of the year award at the end of the season.[8]
Jones was offered another contract at the end of the 2020 season, but left to join the full-time professional London Broncos.[9]
London Broncos
[edit ]He joined the London Broncos first-team squad for the 2021 season.[10]
Jones made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2021 against the Keighley Cougars.[11]
Leigh Leopards
[edit ]He joined the Leigh Centurions for the 2022 season.
Widnes Vikings
[edit ]Jones spent time on loan from the Leigh Leopards in 2023 at the Widnes Vikings in the Championship.[12]
Rochdale Hornets
[edit ]He spent time on loan from Leigh in 2023 at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.
London Broncos
[edit ]He spent time on loan from the Leopards in 2023 at the London Broncos in the Championship.[13]
London Broncos in Super League
[edit ]Jones returned on loan to the London Broncos at the start of the 2024 Super League season.[14]
He made his Super League début against the Catalans Dragons.[15]
Doncaster RLFC
[edit ]On 14 November 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Doncaster in the RFL Championship on a one-year deal.[16]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Player Summary: Jacob Jones". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Trio land contracts with London Broncos
- ^ London Broncos add five academy stars to first team squad
- ^ Trio land contracts with London Broncos
- ^ BEARS SIGN JACOB JONES
- ^ England overpower Scotland to claim title
- ^ Jacob Jones Nominated in League One Awards
- ^ COVENTRY BEARS
- ^ COVENTRY BEARS
- ^ Broncos make winning start
- ^ Jacob Jones makes Vikings loan move
- ^ JACOB JONES HEADING TO LONDON BRONCOS ON 1 MONTH LOAN
- ^ Leigh Leopards forward Jacob Jones joins Super League rivals on loan
- ^ London Broncos 0-34 Catalans Dragons
- ^ Drew Darbyshire (14 Nov 2024). "Doncaster make five new signings including former Super League trio and international duo". Love Rugby League.
External links
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- 1999 births
- Living people
- Alumni of Loughborough University
- Coventry Bears players
- Doncaster R.L.F.C. players
- English rugby league players
- Leigh Leopards players
- London Broncos players
- Rochdale Hornets players
- Rugby league second-rows
- Rugby league players from Birmingham, West Midlands
- Widnes Vikings players