Jack Hughes (rugby league, born 2000)

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Jack Hughes
Personal information
Full nameJack Hughes
Born (2000-11-15) 15 November 2000 (age 23)
London, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight17 st 9 lb (112 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023 London Skolars 3 1 0 0 4
2024– London Broncos 1 0 0 0 0
Total 4 1 0 0 4
Source: [1][2][3]
As of 24 March 2024

Jack Hughes (born 15 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League.

He previously played for the London Skolars in League 1, rugby sevens for the Northampton Saints and rugby union as a hooker for the Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship.

Background[edit]

He was born in London, England. He is the son of London Broncos owner David Hughes. He was educated at Uppingham School.[4]

Playing career[edit]

Rugby Union[edit]

Hughes came through the Northampton Saints academy and featured numerous items for their Sevens team.[5]

He spent time on loan from Northampton at the Bedford Blues in 2021. He later signed on permanent deal at the Goldington Road club.[6]

Rugby League[edit]

Hughes joined the London Skolars on a short-term deal at the end of the 2022–23 RFU Championship season.

He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2024 season.

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2024 against the Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup.[7][8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Player Summary: Jack Hughes". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Jack Hughes - Playing Career - RLP". rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  3. ^ "Jack HUGHES - Player statistics". It's rugby. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  4. ^ "Northampton Saints Senior Academy Success | News | Uppingham School". uppingham.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  5. ^ London Scottish. "Jack Hughes". Zeeon. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  6. ^ "Jack Hughes agrees to stay in 22/23 : Bedford Blues RFC". bedfordrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  7. ^ "Challenge Cup: Warrington Wolves 42-0 London Broncos - Matty Ashton treble helps Wire reach last eight - BBC Sport". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  8. ^ "Warrington Wolves 42 London Broncos 0, Challenge Cup". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 2024-03-24.

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