Niko Jones
Date of birth (2000-07-22) 22 July 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolSt Peter's College
Notable relative(s)Michael Jones (Father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Auckland, Old Glory DC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Auckland 16 (10)
2022–2023 Moana Pasifika 2 (0)
2023– Old Glory DC 8 (0)
Correct as of 31 January 2024

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]

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

  1. ^ "2022 NPC Media Guide – Auckland". New Zealand Rugby. 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  2. ^ "NPC Player Profiles". Auckland Rugby. 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Niko Jones helps St Peter's overturn deficit to win national schools rugby title". Stuff New Zealand. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Auckland look to run with the Bulls in Taranaki on Saturday". Auckland Rugby (Press release). 8 October 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Niko Jones, son of All Blacks legend, signs with American club Old Glory DC". Rugbypass. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.

External links


Old Glory DC – current squad
Auckland – current squad
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