Harry McLaughlin-Phillips

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
Born (2004-04-13) 13 April 2004
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)[a]
Weight87 kg (192 lb; 13 st 10 lb)[a]
SchoolBrisbane Boys' College
Rugby union career
Position Fly-half
Current team Force
Youth career
Gunnedah Rugby Club
2023–2024 Reds Academy
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Souths
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–2026 Reds 30 (87)
2027– Force 0 (0)
Correct as of 6 June 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–2024 Australia U20 11 (53)
2024–2025 Australia A 2 (2)
2025 ANZAC XV 1 (0)
Correct as of 30 June 2024

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (born 13 April 2004)[1][2] is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is fly-half.[3]

Early career

Born in Toowoomba,[1][2] the Darling Downs region of Queensland, McLaughlin-Phillips grew up in Gunnedah, New South Wales, before moving back to Queensland to the Sunshine Coast. He attended Brisbane Boys' College (BBC) located in Toowong.[4] He plays his club rugby for Souths and represented the Junior Wallabies in 2023.[5]

Career

Reds

McLaughlin-Phillips was named in the Reds squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[6] He made his debut in Round 1 of the season against the Waratahs.[7]

Force

McLaughlin-Phillips joined Queensland Reds rivals, Western Force, in June 2026 on a three-year deal ahead of the 2027 season.[8] Capped with Australia A, McLaughlin-Phillips would be the second fly-half, behind Ben Donaldson, for the Force with international experience in 2027.

Notes

  1. ^ a b Also cited as 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) and 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Heagney, Liam (29 June 2024). "Getting to know: Australia U20s out-half Harry McLaughlin-Phillips". RugbyPass. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Junior Wallabies stars commit to Queensland Rugby". reds.rugby. 17 August 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Harry McLaughlin-Phillips". Ultimate Rugby. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Rookie Reds debut at No.10 for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips". Rugby.com.au. 2 November 2023. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Junior Wallabies confirm first squad of 2023". Rugby.com.au. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Les is More as Queensland Reds down Waratahs in high-scoring contest". Rugby.com.au. 24 February 2024. Archived from the original on 3 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  8. ^ Morton, Finn (15 June 2026). "Rising star Harry McLaughlin-Phillips among five farewelled by Reds". RugbyPass. Retrieved 20 June 2026.