Danny Jones

Danny Jones (6 March 1986 – 3 May 2015) was a Wales international rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level for Halifax (Heritage № 1186) (two spells), and the Keighley Cougars (two spells), as a or . Background Jones was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. Playing career Jones played for Halifax amateur teams, Ovenden and King Cross before turning professional and signing for Halifax. He made his first team début aged 17 years and 200 days in what was to be his only Super League appearance, Halifax's last game of Super League VIII in 2003. He remained with Halifax until 2006 when he joined Keighley Cougars for the start of the 2007 season. After four seasons with Keighley, he returned to Halifax for the 2011 season but then moved back to Keighley in 2012. International honours Jones was a Wales international, having made his début in a defeat by Italy in 2010. He was named in the Wales squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.