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Rhys Litterick
Date of birth (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 25) [1]
Place of birthWorthing, West Sussex
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight108 kg (17 st 0 lb)[2]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Current team Cardiff Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
0000-2021 Worthing RFC ()
2021-2023 Harlequins ()
2022-2023Esher RFC (loan) ()
2023London Scottish (loan) ()
2023- Cardiff Rugby ()
Correct as of 29 July 2023

Rhys Litterick (born 2 March 1999) is an English rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Cardiff Rugby. He is Welsh qualified.

Career

From Sussex, Litterick played semi-professional rugby for Worthing RFC whilst working as a building site landscaper.[3] He was due to sign for Blackheath F.C. in National League 1 but the deal fell through when the COVID-19 pandemic happened. In 2021, he signed for Harlequins on a six-month deal, and also played for Esher RFC on loan.[4] He also played for London Scottish on loan, making his debut in February 2023.[5] Litterick made six appearances in total for Harlequins before leaving at the end of the 2022-23 season.[6] He was announced to be joining Cardiff Rugby in July 2023.[7]

Personal life

Litterick qualifies for Wales through his father Kevin, who is from Ogmore. Litterick was reportedly mentored at Harlequins by Welsh front-row player Adam Jones.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Rhys Litterick". itsrugby. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Rhys Litterick". all.rugby. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  3. ^ Fissler, Neil. "Litterick on way to Wales". Therugbypaper.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  4. ^ Thomas, Steffan (23 December 2022). "New Welsh-qualified prop being mentored by Adam Jones a year after working on building site". Wales online. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ^ "London Scottish Name Squad for Friday Night trip to Bedford". London Scottish. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  6. ^ Cameron, Ian (23 April 2023). "The 12 players departing Harlequins at end of the season". Rugbypass.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  7. ^ Lloyd, Matt (3 July 2023). "Cardiff sign Wales-qualified prop Rhys Litterick from Harlequins". BBC Sport Wales. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  8. ^ Sands, Katie (3 July 2023). "Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region to sign Adam Jones' protégé". Walesonline. Retrieved 29 July 2023.