Lewis Jones (rugby union, born 2002)
| Full name | Lewis Rhys Jones | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 19 July 2002 Warwick, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Derwyn Jones (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lewis Jones (born 19 July 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player, who plays for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. His preferred position is lock.[1]
Early career
Jones was born in Warwick, England but grew up in Wales.[2] He played his early club rugby for Cowbridge RFC, where he was coached by his father, former Welsh international Derwyn, and was a member of the Cardiff academy.[3] He represented Wales U20 in 2022.[4]
Professional career
Jones first signed an academy contract with the Ospreys in 2021, before making his professional debut for the Ospreys in round 3 of the 2023–24 United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.[5][6] Jones signed an extension with the Ospreys during the season.[7]
After making a further three appearances, and being an unused sub in three further games, he signed for the Cheetahs on short-term loan ahead of the 2024 SA Cup.[8] After his return from South Africa, he would make a further 6 appearances across the 2024–25 season, starting the round five fixture against Ulster.[9]
In February 2026, Jones joined Worcester Warriors on a short-term loan.[10] He made his debut on 13 February 2026, against London Scottish.[11]
References
- ^ "Lewis Jones". All Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Meet the academy - part 3". Ospreys. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Giant 6ft 8in teenage son of famous Wales international signed by Welsh region". WalesOnline. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "12 Ospreys named in Wales U20s squad". Ospreys. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "United Rugby Championship: Ospreys 19-5 Sharks - Welsh hosts celebrate win in London". BBC Sport. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Simon (8 January 2021). "Welsh region sign giant 6ft 8in teenage son of famous Wales international". Wales Online. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Ospreys confirm several young players have signed new deals | Ospreys". www.ospreysrugby.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ "Toyota Cheetahs welcomes four Osprey players in short-term loan". Cheetahs. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Booth's 'horrific' unavailable Ospreys list at Ulster". BBC Sport. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Lewis Jones to Gain Experience on Loan at Worcester Warriors | Ospreys". www.ospreysrugby.com. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors | Warriors make three changes for visit to Scottish". sitename. Retrieved 16 February 2026.