Biography
Carys Phillips, born on November 12, 1992, in Warrington, England, is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a hooker. She has represented Wales’ women’s national rugby team since 2013 and currently plays for Worcester Warriors in the Premier 15s. She is the daughter of former Wales international back-row forward Rowland Phillips.
Teams Played For & Years
- Skewen RFC – Played at the club level in Wales.
- Bristol Ladies – Competed in England’s top-flight women’s rugby.
- Ospreys – Played for the Welsh regional team.
- Worcester Warriors (Present) – Competes in the Premier 15s, the top-tier English women’s rugby league.
International Caps
- Wales Women’s National Team (2013–Present) – Earned 57 caps as of May 1, 2016.
- 2013 Six Nations Championship – Made her international debut against Ireland in the opening round.
- 2016 Six Nations Championship – Appointed captain of Wales during the second round.
- 2021 Rugby World Cup – Selected for the Wales squad in the New Zealand-hosted tournament.
Most Important Moments in Her Career
- International Debut (2013) – Earned her first cap against Ireland in the Six Nations.
- Captaining Wales (2016) – Led her national team during the Six Nations Championship.
- 2021 Rugby World Cup Selection – Named in Wales’ squad for the prestigious tournament.
- Ambassador for Women’s Rugby – Supports the Red Kites Girls’ Rugby Cluster Centre, an organization promoting girls’ participation in rugby.
Carys Phillips has established herself as a leader in Welsh women’s rugby, following in her father’s footsteps while also playing a key role in growing the women’s game in Wales.