Career
Rugby union career
Jones initially played rugby union for Ystradgynlais Reconstruction Finance Corporation before switching in 1923 to first class Welsh team Swansea. While with Swansea, Jones was selected for his one and only international game, as a centre in Wales" 10-6 victory over France in the 1924 Five Nations Championship match at Stade Colombes on 27 March 1924. That same year Jones left union, and any future international caps for the Wales union team, behind him when he "Went North" switching to the professional league code.
International honours
Notable Tour Match Appearances
Joe Jones played centre, id est (that is) number 3 in Wakefield Trinity"s 14-3 victory over Australia in the tour match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 28 September 1929.
"The Colonials had a strong side, but were well and truly beaten in a game in which Trinity surprised friend and foe alike by a great display. They were the first team to beat the Australians on that tour."
"Joseph Jones.
The death of Mr. Joe Jones three weeks ago came upon us suddenly, although it had been apparent to those in closest touch with him that his health was failing.
We had hoped that he might make a complete recovery and be able to resume his place in the club"s councils which he so much valued. His earliest football in his native Wales had brought him international honours when he decided to change his code and join Leeds R.L.F.C. Soon he was at Belle Vue where, for over thirty years he has rendered most useful and untiring service as a player, then on the Staff, and for the last 13½ years on the committee.
Thus, to our great regret, another good club man has been removed from our midst. Our sympathy goes to his family in their bereavement, the more so since Mistress
Jones has been for some time suffering from serious illness, a combination of extremely sad circumstances.".
