Niko Jones Explained

Niko Jones
Birth Date:22 July 2000
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:186cm (73inches)
Weight:103kg (227lb)
School:St Peter's College
Relatives:Michael Jones (Father)
Position:Flanker, Number 8
Currentclub:, Old Glory DC
Years1:2020–
Apps1:16
Points1:10
Years2:2022–2023
Apps2:2
Points2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Old Glory DC
Apps3:8
Points3:0
Clubupdate:31 January 2024

Niko Jones (born 22 July 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a flanker for in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition and Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR).[1] [2]

Jones, the son of former All Black Michael Jones, was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland. He played for the school's 1st XV team that won the National Top 4 title in 2018.[3]

Jones was, for the first time, named in the Auckland squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season.[4] He made his debut for the province on 10 October 2020 against .[5]

In 2022, Jones took up a contract to play for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 NPC Media Guide – Auckland . New Zealand Rugby . 2022 . 31 January 2024.
  2. Web site: NPC Player Profiles . Auckland Rugby . 2023 . 31 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Niko Jones helps St Peter's overturn deficit to win national schools rugby title . Stuff New Zealand . 9 September 2018 . 2 August 2022.
  4. Experience and Pedigree will be the key for Auckland’s 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad . Auckland Rugby . 2 September 2020 . 31 January 2024.
  5. Auckland look to run with the Bulls in Taranaki on Saturday . Auckland Rugby . 8 October 2020 . 31 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Niko Jones, son of All Blacks legend, signs with American club Old Glory DC . Rugbypass . 19 April 2023 . 26 June 2023.