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]

For other people with the same name, see Bert Jones.
For other people with the same name, see Herbert Jones.
For other people with the same name, see William Jones.

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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