About Phil Thiel
Born 1984. Phil Thiel is an American rugby league player and rugby union player.
Phillip Thiel (born October 29, 1984) is a former American rugby union player who currently coaches Atlanta Old White rugby football Club and played for Life University Men's Senior Rugby Club in the American Rugby Premiership as a hooker and prop.
Club career After taking nearly 18 months off, Thiel returned to play for Life University for the 2013 Division 1 and Elite Cup Series and was selected to represent Life University rugby at the Rugby Showdown against the Golden Lions as a member of the North American All-Stars before the event was canceled. In August 2014 Thiel signed a short-term deal with Saracens.
International career His debut with the Eagles was in November 2009 against Uruguay. He was selected to play with the USA Eagles for the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. Thiel co-captained the USA Eagles Select team at the 2013 Americas Rugby Championship where the Eagles finished second.
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Who is Phil Thiel?
American rugby union footballer
When was Phil Thiel born?
Phil Thiel was born on 29 October 1984 in Traverse City.
What is Phil Thiel's occupation?
Phil Thiel is a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality is Phil Thiel?
Phil Thiel is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Thiel. https://biography.guide/phil-thiel/
MLA: "Phil Thiel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-thiel/.
Chicago: "Phil Thiel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-thiel/.
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