Father and daughter duo the first to both represent New England

Ellen Dunger
Updated June 15 2022 - 3:31pm, first published June 14 2022 - 12:01pm
Phil and Abbey Jones have both pulled on the New England jersey. Photo: Catherine Stephen
Phil and Abbey Jones have both pulled on the New England jersey. Photo: Catherine Stephen

For Tenterfield's Phil Jones, there was an extra sense of pride to see his daughter Abbey run out for New England on Saturday and Sunday at the NSW Country Rugby Union Championships.

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Ellen Dunger

Ellen Dunger

Sport journalist

Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/

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