Huw Jones

Huw Richard Forbes Jones, born on December 17, 1993, in Leith, Edinburgh, began his rugby journey in South Africa during a gap year after schooling. He joined False Bay in 2013, and then the UCT Ikey Tigers in 2014, where he notably helped his team win the Varsity Cup. His performance led to his inclusion in Western Province for the Vodacom Cup that same year, marking his first-class debut and scoring an early try. Jones continued to progress, making his Super Rugby debut for the Stormers in 2015 and later playing in the Currie Cup Premier Division.

In 2017, Jones moved to Scotland, joining Glasgow Warriors, a team he would return to later in his career. His international career for Scotland began in 2016 during a tour of Japan, followed by notable performances against Australia and other top-tier nations. He became known for his attacking skills, scoring multiple tries in the Six Nations Championship. After a period with Harlequins in the English Premiership, where he also demonstrated versatility by playing at full-back, Jones returned to Glasgow Warriors in 2022. During this second stint with Glasgow, he formed a dynamic partnership with Sione Tuipulotu, contributing significantly to the team’s success, including a URC title. His game evolved to include enhanced defensive capabilities, making him a more well-rounded player.

Jones’s career highlights include multiple appearances in the Six Nations, where he has consistently been a top try-scorer for Scotland, setting a national record with 16 tries in the tournament. He was selected for the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad and earned a place in the 2023 Six Nations team of the tournament. In 2025, Jones was selected for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, where he started all three Tests and scored a crucial try in the series-clinching second Test, further solidifying his position as an elite international rugby player.