Jacob Jones (rugby league) explained

Jacob Jones
Fullname:Jacob Jones
Birth Date:15 February 1999
Birth Place:Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Height:5feet
Weight:99abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:London Broncos
Year1start:2017
Year1end:18
Appearances1:0
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2017
Appearances2:3
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Year3start:2018
Appearances3:1
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Coventry Bears
Year4start:2019
Year4end:20
Appearances4:20
Tries4:7
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:28
Club5:London Broncos
Year5start:2021
Appearances5:20
Tries5:5
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:20
Club6:Leigh Leopards
Year6start:2022
Year6end:present
Appearances6:15
Tries6:1
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:4
Year7start:2023
Appearances7:7
Tries7:0
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:0
Year8start:2023
Appearances8:2
Tries8:0
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:0
Year9start:2023
Appearances9:4
Tries9:0
Goals9:0
Fieldgoals9:0
Points9:0
Year10start:2024
Year10end:present
Appearances10:5
Tries10:1
Goals10:0
Fieldgoals10:0
Points10:4
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:4 April 2024

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

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.[2]

He played for the Birmingham Bulldogs, Crosfields ARLFC and the Midlands Hurricanes as a junior.[3]

Playing career

London Broncos

Jones joined the London Broncos at the start of the 2017 season.[4]

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.[5] He played for England Universities.[6] He was nominated for the League One young player of the year award at the end of the season.[7]

Jones was offered another contract at the end of the 2020 season, but left to join the full-time professional London Broncos.[8]

London Broncos

He joined the London Broncos first-team squad for the 2021 season.[9]

Jones made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2021 against the Keighley Cougars.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12]

London Broncos in Super League

Jones returned on loan to the London Broncos at the start of the 2024 Super League season.[13]

He made his Super League début against the Catalans Dragons.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jacob-jones/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. https://www.loughboroughecho.net/sport/other-sport/trio-land-contracts-london-broncos-12552938 Trio land contracts with London Broncos
  3. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/23865/london-broncos-add-five-academy-stars-to-first-team-squad London Broncos add five academy stars to first team squad
  4. https://www.loughboroughecho.net/sport/other-sport/trio-land-contracts-london-broncos-12552938 Trio land contracts with London Broncos
  5. https://www.coventrybears.com/blog/bears-sign-jacob-jones BEARS SIGN JACOB JONES
  6. https://www.scotlandrl.com/2019/06/29/england-overpower-scotland-to-claim-title/ England overpower Scotland to claim title
  7. https://www.coventrybears.com/blog/w1b6pawjli3pibdruhd4b1qrgoge1s Jacob Jones Nominated in League One Awards
  8. https://www.totalrl.com/betfred-league-1-news-round-up-46/ COVENTRY BEARS
  9. https://www.totalrl.com/betfred-league-1-news-round-up-46/ COVENTRY BEARS
  10. https://londonbroncosrl.com/2021/03/21/broncos-make-winning-start/ Broncos make winning start
  11. https://widnesvikings.co.uk/jacob-jones-makes-vikings-loan-move/ Jacob Jones makes Vikings loan move
  12. https://leighleopards.co.uk/jacob-jones-heading-to-london-broncos-on-1-month-loan/ JACOB JONES HEADING TO LONDON BRONCOS ON 1 MONTH LOAN
  13. https://www.totalrl.com/leigh-leopards-back-jacob-jones-joins-super-league-rivals-on-loan/ Leigh Leopards forward Jacob Jones joins Super League rivals on loan
  14. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/match/EVP4369768 London Broncos 0-34 Catalans Dragons