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]

David Jones

Personal information
Full name	David Jones
Born	Wales
Playing information
Rugby union
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P Maesteg RFC
Rugby league
Position	Wing, Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1965–71 Halifax 202 69 10 0 227 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1968–69 Wales 2 1 0 0 3
Source: [1][2]

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]