Jonny McPhillips

Johnny McPhillips (born 13 April 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays for US Carcassonne in France's Pro D2, the second division. Between 2019 and 2021 he played 21 times for Leicester Tigers and between 2017 and 2019 he made 22 appearances for Ulster.. He represented Ireland U20 as fly-half as the side made the Junior World Cup Final in 2016. Il devient champion de France de nationale avec l'US Carcassonne le 17 mai 2025 après avoir transformé l'essai dans les arrêts de jeu. Victoire 24 a 23 face à Chambéry.

Career

McPhillips was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and was a pupil at Sedbergh School. 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.

On 21 June 2019 McPhillips returned to England and signed for Leicester Tigers. En mai 2025, il devient Champion de France de Nationale 1 avec U.S.Carcassonne et fait monter le club en Pro D2 en transformant à la derniére minute l'essai du talonneur Carbou.