Jacob Jones (rugby league)

Jacob Jones (born 15 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League, on loan from the Leigh Leopards.

He has previously played for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship. He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Coventry Bears in League 1, and later joined Coventry on a permanent basis. He has spent time on loan from Leigh playing for the Widnes Vikings and London in the Championship, as well as the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.

Background
Jones was born in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. He attended Loughborough College.

He played for the Birmingham Bulldogs, Crosfields ARLFC and the Midlands Hurricanes as a junior.

London Broncos
Jones joined the London Broncos at the start of the 2017 season.

Coventry Bears
He spent time on loan from London in 2017 at the Coventry Bears in League 1.

Jones again spent time on loan from the Broncos in 2018 at Coventry in League 1.

He joined the Coventry Bears on a full-time basis ahead of the 2019 season whilst studying at Loughborough University. He played for England Universities. He was nominated for the League One young player of the year award at the end of the season.

Jones was offered another contract at the end of the 2020 season, but left to join the full-time professional London Broncos.

London Broncos
He joined the London Broncos first-team squad for the 2021 season.

Jones made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2021 against the Keighley Cougars.

Leigh Leopards
He joined the Leigh Centurions for the 2022 season.

Widnes Vikings
Jones spent time on loan from the Leigh Leopards in 2023 at the Widnes Vikings in the Championship.

Rochdale Hornets
He spent time on loan from Leigh in 2023 at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.

London Broncos
He spent time on loan from the Leopards in 2023 at the London Broncos in the Championship.

London Broncos in Super League
Jones returned on loan to the London Broncos at the start of the 2024 Super League season.

He made his Super League début against the Catalans Dragons.