8 Mar 2022

Reload: Stuart Jones

By Jack Robinson

As we face Castleford Tigers this week in the Betfred Super League on Saturday 12th March at 3:15pm, we look back at the career of a Giants player who played for both sides. For information on tickets, click here.

Jones mainly played as a second rower throughout his career. The Englishman began his career at the Wigan Warriors before moving to rivals St Helens. It was at that point that he moved over the pennies and joined the Giants, before he ended his career at the Castleford Tigers, citing that the time had come to step away from professional Rugby League.

As noted, Jones began his career in the North West at the Wigan Warriors. Jones made eight appearances for the cherry and whites in the 2002 Super League season, starting five of those games with his only try coming in a 19-12 victory over the London Broncos.

The following season, Jones found himself at Wigan’s biggest rivals, St Helens. He made 19 appearances for the Saints in the 2003 season, including one appearance in the Challenge Cup. All of Jones’ appearances in the redvee saw him come off the bench to try and make an impact in the game. He scored two tries during the spell at the saints.

The second rower then made the move across the pennies and joined the Huddersfield Giants ahead of the 2004 season. Jones spent five years at the Giants leaving after the 2008 Super League season had ended. Jones played 130 competitive games for the Giants during his spell at the club. His spell at the Giants was his first spell of consistent Rugby League, with his chances at his previous clubs limited. 118 of his appearances came in the Super League, with the other twelve in the Challenge Cup. In 2006, Jones was part of the Giants side who reached the Challenge Cup final where he started on the bench during a 42-12 loss to former club St Helens. 2007 was arguably Jones’ best year in a Giants shirt, scoring five tries in 23 games for the West Yorkshire outfit.

Jones then made the move to the Castleford Tigers, where he spent the final four years of his Rugby League career. He played 102 times for the Tigers during his spell at the club. Jones was a consistent for the Tigers, featuring over 20 times in each of his four years at the club. Jones managed 14 tries for the club during his spell at the Tigers. During his spell at the Tigers, Jones was seen as a more versatile forward, playing at second row as well as loose forward, which he had done before and also at hooker.

Jones then left the Tigers and ended up retiring at the age of 30 as he announced that he will be stepping back from being a full-time Rugby League professional.

How do I exchange my Christmas Gift vouchers?

Tickets can be exchanged at the The Giants Ticket Office, which is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 pm to 4.00 pm.         

All supporters planning on using their Christmas gift vouchers are asked to exchange them at the Ticket Office prior to gameday where possible to assist with the logistical planning and distribution of numbers ahead of the game and are reminded to provide the name and details of the recipient. Should this not be possible then they can be shown at the turnstile on matchday to gain entry.

Season Card holders who are redeeming their gift vouchers are requested to provide the name and details of the recipient. 

How do I buy tickets?

After Huddersfield's tremendous start to the Super League season, be there for our next home game as the Giants face Castleford Tigers at the John Smith's Stadium. Tickets are available from giantsrl.com/tickets or by calling 01484 484159.

The ticket office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9.00 pm to 4.00 pm. 

Pre-buy & SAVE on Matchday Prices 

Adults £21 - Matchday £25

Senior Citizens (65 & Over) £16 - Matchday £20

Under 17s £6 - Matchday £10

Under 5s - Free of Charge

Ambulant Disabled/Carer £21/Free - Matchday £25/Free

Disabled Wheelchair/Carer £16/Free - Matchday £20/Free


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