Ioan Jones progressed from Hawthorn School to play for Pontypridd Youth, also captaining the Crawshays Youth team. Stepping up to senior level Ioan represented the club’s Athletic XV before being drafted into the senior Ponty squad, covering the tight head prop position at European Cup level.
Following a spell with Caerphilly, whom he captained, and then Blackwood, Ioan then returned to Pontypridd in 2003 at semi-pro level before going on to coach Cilfynydd RFC and the Blues under 20s.
Ioan Jones: Prop 28 appearances 2003-2005
