Brett Phillips (rugby league) explained

Brett Phillips
Fullname:Brett Graeme Phillips[1]
Birth Date:25 October 1988
Birth Place:Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
Height:6feet
Weight:16st
Club1:Workington Town
Year1start:2012
Year1end:17
Appearances1:146
Tries1:36
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:144
Club2:Whitehaven
Year2start:2019
Year2end:21
Appearances2:24
Tries2:3
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:12
Teama:Scotland
Yearastart:2012
Yearaend:16
Appearancesa:8
Triesa:3
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:12
Updated:5 July 2022
Source:[2]

Brett Phillips (born 25 October 1988) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a forward. He has played for Workington Town and Whitehaven.

Background

Phillips was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England.[3]

Club career

Workington Town

Phillips started his career as an amateur playing for Seaton Rangers. In September 2011, he signed a professional contract with Workington Town.[4]

Whitehaven RLFC

In 2019 he joined home-town Whitehaven RLFC[5]

Representative career

As an amateur, Phillips played for the Community Lions, the under-18 GB Lions and BARLA's under-21s and GB open age sides. He is eligible to play for Scotland through his grandfather,[6] and was selected in their squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

In October and November 2014, Brett played in the 2014 European Cup competition. He scored a try in the tournament's opening fixture against Wales.

Notes and References

  1. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/TnqNNTinlv_JsNQEKmJlDrYi8f4/appointments Companies House
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/brett-phillips/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. Web site: World Cup ‘home’ game in county players’ sights. News & Star. CN Group. 2 November 2013. 24 May 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131104032829/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/world-cup-home-game-in-county-players-sights-1.1057523?referrerPath=2.3128. 4 November 2013.
  4. Web site: Thompson. Helen. Seaton's BARLA ace Brett Phillips signs for Workington Town. News & Star. CN Group. 3 November 2013. 7 September 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105172829/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/town/seaton-s-barla-ace-brett-phillips-signs-for-workington-town-1.875664. 5 November 2013.
  5. Web site: Brett Phillips extends contract with Whitehaven. www.loverugbyleague.com. 13 Oct 2020. 21 Dec 2020.
  6. Web site: Scotland call-up for Workington Town's Brett Phillips. Cumberland News. CN Group. 3 November 2013. 26 October 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105054416/http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk/scotland-call-up-for-workington-town-s-brett-phillips-1.1008861. 5 November 2013.