Morgan Jones

Morgan Jones (born 23 May 1999) is a Welsh rugby union player, who most recently played for United Rugby Championship side Scarlets as a lock.

Professional career Born in Nuneaton, Jones was part of the Leicester Tigers academy until he was 18. After departing the club, Jones came into contact with the Welsh Exiles programme, qualifying for Wales through a Llanelli-born grandfather. Jones moved from the midlands to Llanelli, joining the Scarlets academy. While part of the academy, Jones attained in a degree on criminology and criminal justice at Swansea University. An ankle injury ruled Jones out of the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, but he returned to the team for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.

Making his debut in a preseason friendly against Jersey Reds in 2019, Jones signed his first professional contract for Scarlets in August 2020. He made his Scarlets debut in Round 3 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Benetton. During the match, Jones received a red card, but upon review after the match, the card was rescinded. Jones extended his contract in April 2021.

On 21 April 2023, Jones signed another contract extension with the Scarlets, along with fellow lock Jac Price.

Jones was released by the Scarlets at the end of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship. Jones later signed for Doncaster Knights.