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'''Michael Phillips''' (born [[29 August]] [[1982]] in [[Carmarthen]]) is a [[rugby union]] footballer who plays [[Rugby union positions#9. Scrum-half|scrum-half]] for [[Cardiff Blues]] and has represented [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]].
'''Michael Phillips''' (born [[29 August]] [[1982]] in [[Carmarthen]]) is a [[rugby union]] footballer who plays [[Rugby union positions#9. Scrum-half|scrum-half]] for [[Cardiff Blues]] and has represented [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]].


==Biography==
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Phillips is an [[abrasive]], [[aggressive]] Player, also tall and powerful unusual in a [[scrum half]] he has a combative style to his game; because of this people have compared him to ex-[[Wales]] International [[Terry Holmes]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4403004.stm</ref>.
Phillips started his career at local club Carmarthen RFC as both a blind and open side flanker. He later transfered to being scrum half, and at 6 foot 4 inches tall (1.93m/193cm)<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4105415.stm</ref> and also weighs 14st 9lbs (89Kg/196pound); is the tallest scrum half in rugby history.


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Being tall and powerful, unusual properties in a [[scrum half]], he also has a combative style to his game. Because of this combination, has been compared to ex-[[Wales]] International [[Terry Holmes]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4403004.stm</ref>.
Mike Phillips is the tallest scrum half in rugby history standing at 6 foot 4 inches tall (1.93m/193cm)<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4105415.stm</ref> and also weighs 14st 9lbs (89Kg/196pound).{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Mike started playing as both a blind and open side flanker and is rated for his defensive skills.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}


===Llanelli Scarlets===
He made his first appearance for the [[Llanelli Scarlets|Scarlets]] aged 20 after moving from the Carmarthen RFC fold and remained there until the summer of 2005.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}
Phillips made his first appearance for the [[Llanelli Scarlets|Scarlets]] at aged 20, and remained there<ref>http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyunion/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rugby/04/08/27 RUGBYU_Wasps_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=wasps&TEAM=WASPS&YEAR=2004-2005</ref> in spite of restrictions in first team apperances due to the performances of [[Dwayne Peel]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm</ref>, until the summer of [[2005]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4246743.stm</ref>.


===Cardiff Blues===
===Cardiff Blues===
In light of restricted apperances performances in the first team due to the performances of [[Dwayne Peel]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm</ref>, in [[2005]] Phillips signed for the [[Cardiff Blues]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4246743.stm</ref> starting most matches, partnering fellow former Welsh Under21 palyer [[Nick Robinson (rugby player)|Nicky Robinson]].
Citing his lack of first team apperances as the main reason<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm</ref>, in [[2005]] Phillips signed for the [[Cardiff Blues]]<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4246743.stm</ref> starting most matches, partnering fellow former Welsh Under21 palyer [[Nick Robinson (rugby player)|Nicky Robinson]].


In February [[2007]], Phillips was linked with a move to [[Neath Swansea Ospreys]], on a basic wage of £180,000 as Cardiff Blues would not break their wage structure<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm</ref><ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/6417913.stm</ref>.
In February [[2007]], Phillips was linked with a move to [[Neath Swansea Ospreys]], on a basic wage of £180,000 as Cardiff Blues would not break their wage structure<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm</ref><ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/6417913.stm</ref>.

Revision as of 16:46, 5 March 2007

Mike Phillips
Height1.93
Weight93
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Camarthen RFC ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-present
2002-2003		 Wales Cardiff Blues
Wales Llanelli Scarlets		 35
?		 (25)
(?)
Correct as of 19 Dece 2006
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-present Wales Wales 14 (10)
Correct as of 19 Dec 2006

Michael Phillips (born 29 August 1982 in Carmarthen) is a rugby union footballer who plays scrum-half for Cardiff Blues and has represented Wales.

Biography

Phillips started his career at local club Carmarthen RFC as both a blind and open side flanker. He later transfered to being scrum half, and at 6 foot 4 inches tall (1.93m/193cm)[1] and also weighs 14st 9lbs (89Kg/196pound); is the tallest scrum half in rugby history.

Being tall and powerful, unusual properties in a scrum half, he also has a combative style to his game. Because of this combination, has been compared to ex-Wales International Terry Holmes[2].

Llanelli Scarlets

Phillips made his first appearance for the Scarlets at aged 20, and remained there[3] in spite of restrictions in first team apperances due to the performances of Dwayne Peel[4], until the summer of 2005[5].

Cardiff Blues

Citing his lack of first team apperances as the main reason[6], in 2005 Phillips signed for the Cardiff Blues[7] starting most matches, partnering fellow former Welsh Under21 palyer Nicky Robinson.

In February 2007, Phillips was linked with a move to Neath Swansea Ospreys, on a basic wage of £180,000 as Cardiff Blues would not break their wage structure[8][9].

International

Phillips represented Wales at Under 21 where he played with fellow Cardiff player Nicky Robinson. Making his Wales debut against Romania in 2003 where he scored a try[10][11]. Phillips toured to Argentina[12] and South Africa on the 2004 tour, and scored during the 2005 tour of USA[13] and Canada[14].

His performances for the Blues saw him get into the Wales squad for the 2006 6 Nations, despite having a poor Autumn International where he started against New Zealand in a match where Wales suffered a heavy defeat.

His first game came against Italy after Dwayne Peel, who had started the game at scrum-half was injured in the seventh minute. He also started against France where he played extremely well, picking up the man of the match award despite being on the losing side. After a successful season with the Blues, he was picked for Wales’s tour to Argentina where he started both tests[15][16].

References

  1. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4105415.stm
  2. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4403004.stm
  3. ^ http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyunion/reports/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rugby/04/08/27 RUGBYU_Wasps_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=wasps&TEAM=WASPS&YEAR=2004-2005
  4. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm
  5. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4246743.stm
  6. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm
  7. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4246743.stm
  8. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/6389159.stm
  9. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/6417913.stm
  10. ^ http://www.wru.co.uk/114_2357.php
  11. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/3179369.stm
  12. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/5067442.stm
  13. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4605969.stm
  14. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/4078460.stm
  15. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/5063934.stm
  16. ^ http://www.wru.co.uk/114_7296.php


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