About Phil Swainston
Born 1989. Phil Swainston is a British rugby union player.
Philip Swainston (born 12 December 1989) is an English professional rugby union player for Harlequins.
Swainston has represented England at under-16 and at under-18 level. He made his debut for Leeds against Birmingham & Solihull. His former clubs are Otley R.U.F.C., the Rotherham Titans and Harrogate RUFC, where he attended Harrogate Grammar School. Swainston grew up in Harrogate and was at Harrogate Grammar School from 2001 to 2008 where he played both Rugby and Soccer for the school. He was part of the Senior 1st XV that victoriously won the Yorkshire Cup competition in 2007. Swainston goes by various nicknames namely Panda due to his likeness with "PO" from Kung Fu Panda, Pumpkin due to his large head and The Train as he looks identical to a locomotive. On 22 February 2017, Swainston signs for Premiership rivals Harlequins prior to the 2017–18 season.
He joined Pro D2 side Rouen ahead of the 2020–21 season.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Phil Swainston's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Phil Swainston's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Phil Swainston?
English rugby union footballer
When was Phil Swainston born?
Phil Swainston was born on 12 December 1989 in Harrogate.
What is Phil Swainston's occupation?
Phil Swainston is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Phil Swainston?
Phil Swainston is British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Swainston. https://biography.guide/phil-swainston/
MLA: "Phil Swainston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-swainston/.
Chicago: "Phil Swainston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-swainston/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC