Josh Jacomb

Josh Jacomb (born 23 June 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Chiefs and Taranaki. His preferred position is first five-eighth or fullback.^[1]

Josh Jacomb

Date of birth	(2001-06-23) 23 June 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth / Fullback Current team Chiefs, Taranaki Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Taranaki 24 (182) 2024– Chiefs 10 (34) Correct as of 21 February 2025

Early career

Jacomb is from Auckland, and grew up on the city's North Shore. He attended Sacred Heart College.^[2][3]

Professional career

Jacomb has represented Taranaki in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.^[4] He originally wasn't named in the Chiefs squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the Chiefs development squad,^[5] but was announced in the side for Round 3 of the season against the Reds, making his debut in the same fixture.^[6]