Brett Phillips (born 25 October 1988) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward. He has played for Workington Town and Whitehaven.
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| Full name | Brett Graeme Phillips[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 October 1988 Whitehaven, Cumbria, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 5 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Callum Phillips (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editPhillips was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England.[4]
Club career
editWorkington Town
editPhillips started his career as an amateur playing for Seaton Rangers. In September 2011, he signed a professional contract with Workington Town.[5]
Whitehaven RLFC
editIn 2019 he joined home-town Whitehaven RLFC[6]
Representative career
editAs an amateur, Phillips played for the Community Lions, the under-18 GB Lions and BARLA's under-21s and GB open age sides. He is eligible to play for Scotland through his grandfather,[7] and was selected in their squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.[citation needed]
In October and November 2014, Brett played in the 2014 European Cup competition. He scored a try in the tournament's opening fixture against Wales.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Companies House
- ^ "Player Summary: Brett Phillips". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "World Cup 'home' game in county players' sights". News & Star. CN Group. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ^ Thompson, Helen (7 September 2011). "Seaton's BARLA ace Brett Phillips signs for Workington Town". News & Star. CN Group. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ "Brett Phillips extends contract with Whitehaven". www.loverugbyleague.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Scotland call-up for Workington Town's Brett Phillips". Cumberland News. CN Group. 26 October 2012. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.