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.

Chris Jones
Birth nameChristopher Rhys Jones
Date of birth (1982-05-27) 27 May 1982
Place of birthSt Helens, Merseyside, England
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
UniversityLeeds Metropolitan University
Rugby league career
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005 St. Helens ()
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003 - 2005 Sale ()
2005 - 2007 Leeds ()

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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