Robert "Bob" Jones (1921 – death unknown) was a Welsh

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, and professional

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footballer who played in the 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales XV and

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, and at club level for

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, and representative level rugby league (RL) for

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, and at club level for Swinton, St. Helens and

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, as a , or , i.e. number 8 or 10, or, 11 or 12, during the era of contested

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International honours

Jones represented Wales XV (RU) while at Aberavon RFC in the 'Victory International' non-

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between December 1945 and April 1946, and won 3 caps for

(RL) in 1947–1949 while at Swinton and St. Helens.

Note

Jones's forename is stated as Robert by rugbyleagueproject.org, but as Dicky by saints.org.uk.

References

External links

Profile at saints.org.uk
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Robert 1921 births Year of death missing Aberavon RFC players Footballers who switched code Glamorgan County RFC players Hunslet F.C. (1883) players Lancashire rugby league team players Place of birth missing Rugby league props Rugby league second-rows Rugby union forwards St Helens R.F.C. players Swinton Lions players Wales national rugby league team players Welsh rugby league players Welsh rugby union players