David Jones (Welsh rugby)

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David Jones
Personal information
Full nameDavid Jones
BornWales
Playing information
Rugby union
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Maesteg RFC
Rugby league
Position Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
≤1968–≥69 Halifax
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1968–69 Wales 2
As of 2 May 2012
Source: [1]

David Jones (birth unknown) is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Maesteg RFC, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Halifax, as a wing, or centre, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4. [1] [2]

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International honours

David Jones won 2 caps for Wales (RL) in 1968–1969 while at Halifax. [1]

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References

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  2. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN   978-1-903659-49-6.