Niko Jones (born 22 July 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Auckland in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition and Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR).[1][2]
| Date of birth | 22 July 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Peter's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Michael Jones (Father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jones, the son of former All Black Michael Jones, was educated at St Peter's College, Auckland. He played for the school's 1st XV team that won the National Top 4 title in 2018.[3]
Jones was, for the first time, named in the Auckland squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season.[4] He made his debut for the province on 10 October 2020 against Taranaki.[5]
In 2022, Jones took up a contract to play for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.[6]
Reference list
edit- ^ "2022 NPC Media Guide – Auckland". New Zealand Rugby. 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "NPC Player Profiles". Auckland Rugby. 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Niko Jones helps St Peter's overturn deficit to win national schools rugby title". Stuff New Zealand. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Experience and Pedigree will be the key for Auckland's 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad". Auckland Rugby (Press release). 2 September 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Auckland look to run with the Bulls in Taranaki on Saturday". Auckland Rugby (Press release). 8 October 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Niko Jones, son of All Blacks legend, signs with American club Old Glory DC". Rugbypass. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
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