David Jones (Welsh rugby)
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David Jones (born 24 June 1944) 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, from 1965 to 1971, as a wing or centre.[1][3]
Playing career
Club career
Jones joined English rugby league club Halifax in 1965 from rugby union club Maesteg RFC.[4] He played on the wing for Halifax in their 12–35 defeat in the 1965–66 Championship final against St Helens.
International honours
David Jones won 2 caps for Wales (RL) in 1968–1969 while at Halifax.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Player Summary: Dave Jones". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 108–114. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ^ "Thrum Hall Signing". Halifax Daily Courier & Guardian. 1 November 1965. p. 8 – via British Newspaper Archive.