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'''Matt McIlwrick''' is a [[New Zealand]] [[rugby league]] player who plays professionally for the [[Sydney Roosters]] in the [[National Rugby League]].
'''Matt McIlwrick''' (born 4 June 1991) is a [[New Zealanders|New Zealand]] professional [[rugby league]] footballer for the [[Sydney Roosters]] of the [[National Rugby League]]. He primarily plays [[Rugby league positions#Hooker|hooker]] and [[Rugby league positions#Lock|lock]].

==Background==
Born in [[Christchurch|Christchurch, New Zealand]], McIlwrick played his junior football for the [[Canterbury Rugby League#Local Competition|Halswell Hornets]]. While playing for the Hornets, he represented the [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] Under 16s team. In 2008, he joined the [[Canberra Raiders]] on a 3-year contract.<ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/654385</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
In 2008, McIlwrick played for the [[Canberra Raiders]]' [[S. G. Ball Cup]] team,<ref>http://www.ourfootyteam.com/canberraJuniors08.php</ref> winning the Players' Player award.<ref>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/654385</ref>
A Halswell Hornets junior, McIlwrick represented the New Zealand under 16's.


He then joined the [[Canberra Raiders]] and made his debut for their [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|Toyota Cup]] in Round 10 of 2008. He went on to play in 64 Toyota Cup matches between 2008 and 2011.<ref>[http://www.rleague.com/db/player/m/mcilwrick_matt/index.php Matt McIlwrick] ''rleague.com''</ref> He played for the [[Junior Kiwis]] in their 2010 two match series against the Junior Kangaroos.<ref>[http://www.nrl.com/NewsViews/LatestNews/NewsArticle/tabid/10874/newsId/60572/Default.aspx Nine NYC-winning Warriors named in Jnr Kiwis] ''NRL.com'', 6 October 2010</ref>
In Round 10 of the [[2008 National Youth Competition (rugby league) season|2008 NYC season]], McIlwrick made his [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|NYC]] debut. He went on to play in 64 [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|NYC]] matches between 2008 and 2011.<ref>[http://www.rleague.com/db/player/m/mcilwrick_matt/index.php Matt McIlwrick] ''rleague.com''</ref><ref>http://www.nrl.com/round-3-toyota-cup-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/54154/default.aspx</ref><ref>http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/holden-cup/fox-sports-commentator-matt-russell-previews-round-22-of-the-toyota-cup/story-e6frf3qu-1225923491440</ref><ref>http://www.nrl.com/toyota-cup-team-lists-round-1/tabid/10874/newsid/61634/default.aspx</ref>


In 2010, McIlwrick played for the [[Junior Kiwis]] in their 2010 two-match series against the [[Junior Kangaroos]].<ref>[http://www.nrl.com/NewsViews/LatestNews/NewsArticle/tabid/10874/newsId/60572/Default.aspx Nine NYC-winning Warriors named in Jnr Kiwis] ''NRL.com'', 6 October 2010</ref>
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In 2012 he played in the [[NSW Cup]] for the [[Mount Pritchard Mounties]] until he was named to make his [[National Rugby League]] debut in Round 8 against the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]].<ref>[http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=43344 McIlwrick set for NRL debut as Fensom returns] ''rleague.com'', 24 April 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/mcilwrick-set-for-big-break-at-waddells-expense-20120424-1xjv0.html McIlwrick set for big break at Waddell's expense] ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 25 April 2012</ref>


Before the start of the [[2012 NRL season]], McIlwrick re-signed with the Raiders on a 2-year contract.<ref>http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/the-next-big-thing-who-is-your-nrl-clubs-rookie-to-watch-in-2012/story-fn2mcuj6-1226257441629</ref>
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He was released in December of 2014 to join the Sydney Roosters. <ref>http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-sign-sydney-roosters-prop-frankpaul-nuuausala-20141203-11yx5l.html</ref>

In 2012, McIlwrick moved on to the Raiders' [[New South Wales Cup]] team, [[Mount Pritchard Mounties]].<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/mcilwrick-set-for-big-break-at-waddells-expense-20120424-1xjv0.html</ref>

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In Round 8 of the [[2012 NRL season]], McIlwrick made his [[National Rugby League|NRL]] debut for the Raiders against the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]].<ref>[http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=43344 McIlwrick set for NRL debut as Fensom returns] ''rleague.com'', 24 April 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/mcilwrick-set-for-big-break-at-waddells-expense-20120424-1xjv0.html McIlwrick set for big break at Waddell's expense] ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 25 April 2012</ref><ref>http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2012/round-8/canberra-vs-cronulla/summary.html</ref>

On 18 April 2013, McIlwrick re-signed with the Raiders on a 2-year contract.<ref>http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/raiders-re-sign-mcilwrick-and-vaughan-9161/</ref>

On 9 September 2014, McIlwrick was named in the [[New Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand]] train-on squad for the [[2014 Rugby League Four Nations|2014 Four Nations]],<ref>http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/kiwis-nations-train-on-squad/</ref><ref>http://leagueunlimited.com/news/nz-kiwi-four-nations-train-on-squad-announcement</ref> but didn't make the final squad.

In November 2014, the [[Sydney Roosters]] made an inquiry about the contract status of McIlwrick, looking to potentially sign him as a back-up to regular hooker [[Jake Friend]], but the approach was ultimately turned down by the Raiders.<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/canberra-raiders/canberra-raiders-hold-on-to-hookers-despite-roosters-approach-20141120-11qnse.html</ref>

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On 3 December 2014, after coming to an agreement, McIlwrick signed with the [[Sydney Roosters]] for 2015 after being released from the final year of his Raiders contract.<ref>http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-coach-ricky-stuart-wants-more-after-signing-roosters-forward-frankpaul-nuuausala-20141203-11yx5l.html</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.raiders.com.au/team/profiles/matt-mcilwrick.html 2014 Canberra Raiders profile]
*[http://www.hornets.co.nz/teams--players/nrl-boys/matt-mcilwrick.aspx Matt McIlwrick biography] ''Haswell Hornets''
*[http://www.hornets.co.nz/teams--players/nrl-boys/matt-mcilwrick.aspx Matt McIlwrick biography] ''Haswell Hornets''

*[http://www.raiders.com.au/playerprofiledisplay/Raiders/Matt-McIlwrick/3714 Matt McIlwrick biography] ''Canberra Raiders''
{{Sydney Roosters squad}}
{{Sydney Roosters squad}}


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Revision as of 07:04, 3 December 2014

Matt McIlwrick
Personal information
Born (1991-06-04) 4 June 1991 (age 33)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012–14 Canberra Raiders 19 1 0 0 4
2015– Sydney Roosters 0 0 0 0 0
Total 19 1 0 0 4
Source: RLP
As of 3 December 2014

Matt McIlwrick (born 4 June 1991) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for the Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League. He primarily plays hooker and lock.

Background

Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, McIlwrick played his junior football for the Halswell Hornets. While playing for the Hornets, he represented the New Zealand Under 16s team. In 2008, he joined the Canberra Raiders on a 3-year contract.[3]

Playing career

In 2008, McIlwrick played for the Canberra Raiders' S. G. Ball Cup team,[4] winning the Players' Player award.[5]

In Round 10 of the 2008 NYC season, McIlwrick made his NYC debut. He went on to play in 64 NYC matches between 2008 and 2011.[6][7][8][9]

In 2010, McIlwrick played for the Junior Kiwis in their 2010 two-match series against the Junior Kangaroos.[10]

Before the start of the 2012 NRL season, McIlwrick re-signed with the Raiders on a 2-year contract.[11]

In 2012, McIlwrick moved on to the Raiders' New South Wales Cup team, Mount Pritchard Mounties.[12]

In Round 8 of the 2012 NRL season, McIlwrick made his NRL debut for the Raiders against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[13][14][15]

On 18 April 2013, McIlwrick re-signed with the Raiders on a 2-year contract.[16]

On 9 September 2014, McIlwrick was named in the New Zealand train-on squad for the 2014 Four Nations,[17][18] but didn't make the final squad.

In November 2014, the Sydney Roosters made an inquiry about the contract status of McIlwrick, looking to potentially sign him as a back-up to regular hooker Jake Friend, but the approach was ultimately turned down by the Raiders.[19]

On 3 December 2014, after coming to an agreement, McIlwrick signed with the Sydney Roosters for 2015 after being released from the final year of his Raiders contract.[20]

References

  1. ^ http://www.nrl.com/nine-nyc-winning-warriors-named-in-jnr-kiwis/tabid/10871/newsid/60572/default.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=192263330&client=1-5952-76269-225176-17491070&ocompID=157264
  3. ^ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/654385
  4. ^ http://www.ourfootyteam.com/canberraJuniors08.php
  5. ^ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/654385
  6. ^ Matt McIlwrick rleague.com
  7. ^ http://www.nrl.com/round-3-toyota-cup-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/54154/default.aspx
  8. ^ http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/holden-cup/fox-sports-commentator-matt-russell-previews-round-22-of-the-toyota-cup/story-e6frf3qu-1225923491440
  9. ^ http://www.nrl.com/toyota-cup-team-lists-round-1/tabid/10874/newsid/61634/default.aspx
  10. ^ Nine NYC-winning Warriors named in Jnr Kiwis NRL.com, 6 October 2010
  11. ^ http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/the-next-big-thing-who-is-your-nrl-clubs-rookie-to-watch-in-2012/story-fn2mcuj6-1226257441629
  12. ^ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/mcilwrick-set-for-big-break-at-waddells-expense-20120424-1xjv0.html
  13. ^ McIlwrick set for NRL debut as Fensom returns rleague.com, 24 April 2012
  14. ^ McIlwrick set for big break at Waddell's expense Sydney Morning Herald, 25 April 2012
  15. ^ http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2012/round-8/canberra-vs-cronulla/summary.html
  16. ^ http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/raiders-re-sign-mcilwrick-and-vaughan-9161/
  17. ^ http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/kiwis-nations-train-on-squad/
  18. ^ http://leagueunlimited.com/news/nz-kiwi-four-nations-train-on-squad-announcement
  19. ^ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/canberra-raiders/canberra-raiders-hold-on-to-hookers-despite-roosters-approach-20141120-11qnse.html
  20. ^ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-coach-ricky-stuart-wants-more-after-signing-roosters-forward-frankpaul-nuuausala-20141203-11yx5l.html

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