Rhys Litterick Explained

Rhys Litterick
Birth Date:1999 3, df=yes [1]
Birth Place:Worthing, West Sussex
Height:179cm (70inches)
Weight:108kg (238lb)[2]
Ru Currentteam:Cardiff Rugby
Ru Position:Tighthead Prop
Years1:2017-2021
Clubs1:Worthing RFC
Apps1:67
Points1:0
Years2:2021-2023
Clubs2:Harlequins
Apps2:6
Points2:0
Years3:2022-2023
Clubs3:Esher RFC (loan)
Apps3:10
Points3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:London Scottish (loan)
Apps4:10
Points4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Dorking (loan)
Apps5:10
Points5:0
Years6:2023-
Clubs6:Cardiff Rugby
Apps6:10
Points6:5
Ru Clubupdate:31 December 2023

Rhys Litterick (born 2 March 1999) is an English rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Cardiff Rugby. He is Welsh and Scottish qualified.

Career

From Sussex, Litterick played semi-professional rugby for Worthing RFC whilst working as a building site landscaper.[3] He was due to sign for Blackheath F.C. in National League 1 but the deal fell through when the COVID-19 pandemic happened. In 2021, he signed for Harlequins on a six-month deal, and also played for Esher RFC on loan.[4] He also played for London Scottish on loan, making his debut in February 2023.[5] Litterick made six appearances in total for Harlequins before leaving at the end of the 2022-23 season.[6] He was announced to be joining Cardiff Rugby in July 2023.[7]

Personal life

Litterick qualifies for Wales through his father Kevin, who is from Ogmore; as well as qualifying for Scotland. Litterick was reportedly mentored at Harlequins by Welsh front-row player Adam Jones.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhys Litterick. 29 July 2023. itsrugby.
  2. Web site: Rhys Litterick. all.rugby. 29 July 2023.
  3. Web site: Litterick on way to Wales. Therugbypaper.co.uk. 29 July 2023. Neil. Fissler.
  4. Web site: New Welsh-qualified prop being mentored by Adam Jones a year after working on building site. Wales online. 29 July 2023. Steffan. Thomas. 23 December 2022.
  5. Web site: London Scottish Name Squad for Friday Night trip to Bedford. London Scottish. 29 July 2023. 2 February 2023.
  6. Web site: The 12 players departing Harlequins at end of the season. Rugbypass.com. 29 July 2023. 23 April 2023. Ian. Cameron.
  7. Web site: Cardiff sign Wales-qualified prop Rhys Litterick from Harlequins. Matt. Lloyd. BBC Sport Wales. 3 July 2023. 29 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region to sign Adam Jones' protégé. Walesonline. 29 July 2023. 3 July 2023. Katie. Sands.