Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
Australian rugby union player
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (born 13 April 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is fly-half.
Early career
Born in Toowoomba, 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. He plays his club rugby for Souths and represented the Junior Wallabies in 2023.
Career
Reds
McLaughlin-Phillips was named in the Reds squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. He made his debut in Round 1 of the season against the Waratahs.
Force
McLaughlin-Phillips joined Queensland Reds rivals, Western Force, in June 2026 on a three-year deal ahead of the 2027 season. Capped with Australia A, McLaughlin-Phillips would be the second fly-half, behind Ben Donaldson, for the Force with international experience in 2027.
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