Phil McKenzie explained

Phil McKenzie
Birth Date:13 June 1963
Birth Place:Australia
Club1:Illawarra Steelers
Year1start:1982
Year1end:83
Appearances1:10
Tries1:1
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:4
Club2:Rochdale Hornets
Year2start:1985
Year2end:86
Appearances2:33
Tries2:19
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:76
Club3:Widnes
Year3start:1986
Year3end:93
Appearances3:213
Tries3:52
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:208
Club4:Workington Town
Year4start:1993
Year4end:96
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:RLP

Phil McKenzie (born 13 June 1963) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker in the 1980s and 1990s.

He started his career in his home country, playing for Illawarra Steelers for two years before moving to England, where he played for Rochdale Hornets, Widnes and Workington Town.

Playing career

Representative career

Although born in Australia, McKenzie was eligible to play for Great Britain through his Scottish-born father. Despite making himself available for selection however, McKenzie never appeared for Great Britain.[1]

County Cup Final appearances

Phil McKenzie played in Widnes' 24-18 victory over Salford in the 1990 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 29 September 1990.

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Phil McKenzie played in Widnes' 6-12 defeat by Wigan in the 1988–89 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1988–89 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 7 January 1989.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: de la Rivière. Richard. Phil McKenzie. WordPress. 1 February 2015. 29 December 2010.
  2. Web site: 7th January 1989: Wigan 12 Widnes 6 (John Player Trophy Final). wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. 1 January 2015.