Johnny McPhillips

Johnny McPhillips (born 13 April 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. He represented Ireland U20 as fly-half as the side made the Junior World Cup Final in 2016.[1] Between 2017 and 2019 he made 22 appearances for Ulster.

Johnny McPhillips
Birth nameJonathan McPhillips
Date of birth (1997-03-13) 13 March 1997
Place of birthNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (14 st 0 lb)
SchoolSedbergh School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Current team Leicester Tigers
Youth career
???? Newcastle Falcons
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015-2016
2016-2019		 Queen's University
Ballynahinch		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Ulster 22 (32)
2019– Leicester Tigers 8 (20)
Correct as of 18 October 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015
2016–2017		 England U18
Ireland U20
11
(83)
Correct as of 10 February 2017

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]

References
  1. "Dominant England blow Ireland away in U20 World Cup final". The Irish Independent. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  2. "Tigers add McPhillips to backline options". Leicester Tigers. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  3. "Pro 14: Ulster 59-10 Southern Kings".
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