Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE sits on the RFL Board as a Board Observer attending meetings, supporting discussions, and assisting in succession planning.

He is also Chair of the RFL Inclusion Board. Jones-Buchanan also currently holds the new position of Director of Culture, Diversity, and Inclusivity at Betfred Super League side Leeds Rhinos.

He enjoyed an historic professional playing career featuring as an integral part of the Rhinos ‘Golden Generation’ which oversaw the clubs most successful period between 2004 and 2017 playing in seven Betfred Super League Grand Finals as well as lifting the League Leaders’ Shield, Betfred Challenge Cup, and the World Club Challenge on numerous occasions.

In 2022, he was appointed an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to Rugby League and the community of Leeds.