Graham Jones (rugby union)


Graham Jones was a Welsh international rugby union player.
A native of Garndiffaith, Jones was educated at Abersychan Technical School and undertook National Service with the Royal Air Force. He became a back row forward during his time in the RAF, having previously played centre for Pontypool. In the 1960s, Jones played his rugby with Ebbw Vale and had a run of 150 consecutive matches.
Jones won three Wales caps in 1963, debuting against Scotland at Murrayfield. He scored what was at the time the quickest known try by a Wales player in his next match, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, that remains the fastest try by a Welsh forward. It also made him the first Ebbw Vale recruit to score a try for Wales.