Chris Jones (rugby, born 1982)
Christoper Rhys Jones (born 27 May 1982 in St. Helens) is an English former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s.
Birth name | Christopher Rhys Jones | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 27 May 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | St Helens, Merseyside, England | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 97 kg (15 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
University | Leeds Metropolitan University | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jones' position of choice in rugby union was as a centre but he could also operate on the wing.
He used to play for Sale Sharks and Leeds Tykes in the Guinness Premiership. He was contracted to St. Helens and played for the Leigh Centurions in the Super League.
In 2007, Jones was forced to retire after a shoulder injury going on to become coach of North East One side Old Crossleyans RUFC.[1]
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