Huw Jones

Huw Jones established his professional rugby career early on, notably helping the UCT Ikey Tigers secure the Varsity Cup title in 2014. That same year, Jones made his first-class debut for Western Province in the Vodacom Cup, scoring an early try, before progressing to make his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers in 2015. He continued to compete at a high level, featuring in the Currie Cup Premier Division with Western Province in 2015 and earning a Currie Cup winner’s medal with the team in 2017. Jones’s international career for Scotland commenced in 2016 during a tour of Japan, where he quickly gained recognition for his attacking prowess against top-tier nations like Australia.

During this period, his game evolved to incorporate enhanced defensive capabilities, making him a more well-rounded and impactful player. A consistent top try-scorer for Scotland in the Six Nations, Jones set a national record with 16 tries in the tournament. His exceptional form led to his selection for the 2023 Six Nations team of the tournament and inclusion in Scotland’s 2023 Rugby World Cup squad. In 2024, Jones played a pivotal role in Glasgow Warriors securing the URC title, marking another significant team achievement.

His outstanding contributions were further recognized with his selection for the prestigious British & Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2025. During the tour, Jones started all three Tests and scored a crucial try in the series-clinching second Test, ultimately contributing to the British & Irish Lions’ Test series victory in 2025 and solidifying his status as an elite international rugby player.