Bert Jones (rugby)

William Herbert Jones (born 1 May 1906 – died 31 July 1982(1982-07-31) (aged 76) Pontyberem) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Llanelli RFC, as a Scrum-half, i.e. number 9, and club level rugby league (RL) for St. Helens, as a scrum-half i.e. number 7.[1]

William Herbert Jones
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Herbert Jones
Born1 May 1906
Llanelli, Wales
Died31 July 1982(1982-07-31) (aged 76)
Pontyberem, Wales
Playing information
Weight11 st 4 lb (72 kg)
Rugby union
PositionScrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Pontyberem RFC
≤1934–34 Llanelli RFC
Total 0 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934 Wales 2 0 0 0 0
Rugby league
PositionScrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1934 St. Helens 14 1 0 0 3
Source: scrum.com

Background

Jones was born in Llanelli, Wales.

International Honours

Bert Jones won caps for Wales (RU) while at Llanelli RFC in 1934 against Scotland, and Ireland.[2]

References

  1. Robert Gate (1986). "Gone North - Volume 1". R. E. Gate. ISBN 0-9511190-0-1
  2. "Statistics at scrum.com". scrum.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.


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