Johnny McPhillips explained

Johnny McPhillips
Birth Name:John McPhillips
Birth Date:1997 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Weight:89kg (196lb)
Position:Fly-half
Currentclub:US Carcassonne
Youthyears1:????
Youthclubs1:Newcastle Falcons
Amatyears1:2015-2016
Amatyears2:2016-2019
Amatteam1:Queen's University
Amatteam2:Ballynahinch
Years1:2017 - 2019
Clubs1:Ulster
Apps1:22
Points1:32
Years2:2019 - 2021
Clubs2:Leicester Tigers
Apps2:21
Points2:71
Years3:2021 -
Clubs3:US Carcassonne
Clubupdate:17 August 2021
Repyears1:2015
Repteam1:England U18
Repcaps2:11
Reppoints2:83
Repyears2:2016-2017
Repteam2:Ireland U20
Ru Ntupdate:10 February 2017
School:Sedbergh School

Johnny McPhillips (born 13 April 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays for US Carcassonne in France's Pro D2, the second division. Between 2019 and 2021 he played 21 times for Leicester Tigers and between 2017 and 2019 he made 22 appearances for Ulster.. He represented Ireland U20 as fly-half as the side made the Junior World Cup Final in 2016.[1]

Career

McPhillips was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and was a pupil at Sedbergh School.[2] McPhilips signed for Ulster in 2016. After four appearances from the bench, he scored his first try on his first start on 9 February 2018.[3]

On 21 June 2019 McPhillips returned to England and signed for Leicester Tigers.[2] He played 21 times for the club over his two years, scoring 71 points. On 10 June 2021 his signing was announced by US Carcassonne.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dominant England blow Ireland away in U20 World Cup final. The Irish Independent. 25 June 2016. 21 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Tigers add McPhillips to backline options. 21 June 2019. 21 June 2019. Leicester Tigers.
  3. News: Pro 14: Ulster 59-10 Southern Kings. BBC Sport .
  4. News: Johnny McPhillips: Leicester Tigers stand-off to join French side Carcassonne. BBC Sport. 10 June 2021.