Auckland-based half Laishon Albert-Jones broke into the Kiwi Ferns line-up on the back of her outstanding club and representative form in 2022, before going to achieve NRLW grand final glory as a forward.
Named the 2021 Cathy Friend Player of the Year for her efforts at Richmond Roses and snaring the MVP award at the 2022 NZRL National Women's competiton, the 24-year-old was chosen to wear the No.6 jumper alongside Raecene McGregor in the Kiwi Ferns' halves for the mid-2022 Test against Mate Ma'a Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium.
Albert-Jones - the niece of Kiwis Team of the Century halfback Stacey Jones - scored a try, had a try-assist and kicked three goals in a classy all-round debut as New Zealand powered to a 50-12 win.
After helping Point Chevalier Pirates to the Auckland grand final, Albert-Jones set off to England with the Kiwi Ferns World Cups squad and made one appearance at the tournament, lining up at five-eighth in the pool win over Cook Islands.
Albert-Jones linked with defending NRLW champion Newcastle in 2023 and transitioned into the pack, playing in the Knights' last six games as a starting second-rower as they stormed to another title. She unsurprisingly earned a Kiwis Ferns berth for the Pacific Championships.
Albert-Jones started in the second-row in New Zealand's loss to Australia in Townsville, while she was an unused 18th player in the victory over the Jillaroos in Townsville.
In a stellar 2024 NRLW season for the Knights, the 26-year-old played all 10 games and scored three tries, made five line-breaks, and averaged 18.6 tackles and 91 metres per game to earn a place in the Kiwi Ferns' wider squad for the Pacific Championships.
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Auckland-based half Laishon Albert-Jones broke into the Kiwi Ferns line-up on the back of her outstanding club and representative form in 2022, before going to achieve NRLW grand final glory as a forward.
Named the 2021 Cathy Friend Player of the Year for her efforts at Richmond Roses and snaring the MVP award at the 2022 NZRL National Women's competiton, the 24-year-old was chosen to wear the No.6 jumper alongside Raecene McGregor in the Kiwi Ferns' halves for the mid-2022 Test against Mate Ma'a Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium.
Albert-Jones - the niece of Kiwis Team of the Century halfback Stacey Jones - scored a try, had a try-assist and kicked three goals in a classy all-round debut as New Zealand powered to a 50-12 win.
After helping Point Chevalier Pirates to the Auckland grand final, Albert-Jones set off to England with the Kiwi Ferns World Cups squad and made one appearance at the tournament, lining up at five-eighth in the pool win over Cook Islands.
Albert-Jones linked with defending NRLW champion Newcastle in 2023 and transitioned into the pack, playing in the Knights' last six games as a starting second-rower as they stormed to another title. She unsurprisingly earned a Kiwis Ferns berth for the Pacific Championships.
Albert-Jones started in the second-row in New Zealand's loss to Australia in Townsville, while she was an unused 18th player in the victory over the Jillaroos in Townsville.
In a stellar 2024 NRLW season for the Knights, the 26-year-old played all 10 games and scored three tries, made five line-breaks, and averaged 18.6 tackles and 91 metres per game to earn a place in the Kiwi Ferns' wider squad for the Pacific Championships.
PROFILE
Height M
175
WEIGHT KG
DOB
Oct 17, 1997
HIGHLIGHTS
Test matches
3
Test points
10
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (2023-2024)
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Last updated:
October 27, 2026
Auckland-based half Laishon Albert-Jones broke into the Kiwi Ferns line-up on the back of her outstanding club and representative form in 2022, before going to achieve NRLW grand final glory as a forward.
Named the 2021 Cathy Friend Player of the Year for her efforts at Richmond Roses and snaring the MVP award at the 2022 NZRL National Women's competiton, the 24-year-old was chosen to wear the No.6 jumper alongside Raecene McGregor in the Kiwi Ferns' halves for the mid-2022 Test against Mate Ma'a Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium.
Albert-Jones - the niece of Kiwis Team of the Century halfback Stacey Jones - scored a try, had a try-assist and kicked three goals in a classy all-round debut as New Zealand powered to a 50-12 win.
After helping Point Chevalier Pirates to the Auckland grand final, Albert-Jones set off to England with the Kiwi Ferns World Cups squad and made one appearance at the tournament, lining up at five-eighth in the pool win over Cook Islands.
Albert-Jones linked with defending NRLW champion Newcastle in 2023 and transitioned into the pack, playing in the Knights' last six games as a starting second-rower as they stormed to another title. She unsurprisingly earned a Kiwis Ferns berth for the Pacific Championships.
Albert-Jones started in the second-row in New Zealand's loss to Australia in Townsville, while she was an unused 18th player in the victory over the Jillaroos in Townsville.
In a stellar 2024 NRLW season for the Knights, the 26-year-old played all 10 games and scored three tries, made five line-breaks, and averaged 18.6 tackles and 91 metres per game to earn a place in the Kiwi Ferns' wider squad for the Pacific Championships.
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