Jacob Jones (rugby league)

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Jacob Jones
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Personal information
Full nameJacob Jones
Born (1999-02-15) 15 February 1999 (age 25)
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017–18 London Broncos 00000
2017(loan)→ Coventry Bears 30000
2018(loan)→ Coventry Bears 10000
2019–20 Coventry Bears 2070028
2021 London Broncos 2050020
2022– Leigh Leopards 151004
2023(loan)→ Widnes Vikings 70000
2023(loan)→ Rochdale Hornets 20000
2023(loan)→ London Broncos 40000
2024–→ London Broncos (loan)51004
Total77140056
Source: [1] [2]
As of 4 April 2024

Jacob Jones (born 15 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League, on loan from the Leigh Leopards.

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He has previously played for the London Broncos in the Betfred 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

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

London Broncos

Jones joined the London Broncos at the start of the 2017 season. [5]

Coventry Bears

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

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

He joined the Leigh Centurions for the 2022 season.

Widnes Vikings

Jones spent time on loan from the Leigh Leopards in 2023 at the Widnes Vikings in the Championship. [12]

Rochdale Hornets

He spent time on loan from Leigh in 2023 at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.

London Broncos

He spent time on loan from the Leopards in 2023 at the London Broncos in the Championship. [13]

London Broncos in Super League

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: Jacob Jones". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ Trio land contracts with London Broncos
  4. ↑ London Broncos add five academy stars to first team squad
  5. ↑ Trio land contracts with London Broncos
  6. ↑ BEARS SIGN JACOB JONES
  7. ↑ England overpower Scotland to claim title
  8. ↑ Jacob Jones Nominated in League One Awards
  9. ↑ COVENTRY BEARS
  10. ↑ COVENTRY BEARS
  11. ↑ Broncos make winning start
  12. ↑ Jacob Jones makes Vikings loan move
  13. ↑ JACOB JONES HEADING TO LONDON BRONCOS ON 1 MONTH LOAN
  14. ↑ Leigh Leopards forward Jacob Jones joins Super League rivals on loan
  15. ↑ London Broncos 0-34 Catalans Dragons
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