Tom Phillips (rugby union)

Tom Phillips (born 13 February 1996) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Llanelli RFC as a flanker.[1]

Tom Phillips
Birth nameTom Phillips
Date of birth (1996-02-13) 13 February 1996
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Blindside Flanker
Current team Scarlets
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Llanelli RFC 31 (11)
2015–2021 Scarlets 29 (10)
Correct as of 6 November 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Wales U20 16 (20)
Correct as of 6 November 2022

Career

Phillips made his debut for the Scarlets regional team in 2015 having previously played for the Scarlets academy.

Phillips captained Wales U20 during their Grand Slam campaign in 2016.[2]

He was released by the Scarlets at the end of the 2020–2021 season, but rejoined as injury cover at the start of the next season.[3] Phillips suffered a serious injury on his return, and played no further part in their campaign, again leaving the club at the end of the season.[4]

Phillips was named captain of Llanelli RFC ahead of the 2022–2023 season, and was also named as a skills coach for the Scarlets Academy, continuing his involvement with the club.[5]

References
  1. "Tom Phillips". Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  2. "Wales U20s Grand Slam captain quits pro rugby at 26 for new role". Wales Online. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  3. "The 12 players definitely leaving the Scarlets as squad slashed in announcement". Wales Online. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  4. "Tom Phillips: Scarlets flanker set for long-term absence". BBC Sport. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  5. "Tom Phillips Appointed as Academy Coach". Scarlets. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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