Rhys Litterick

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Rhys Litterick
Date of birth (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 24) [1]
Place of birth Worthing, 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
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017-2021 Worthing RFC 67 (0)
2021-2023 Harlequins 6 (0)
2022-2023Esher RFC (loan) 10 (0)
2023London Scottish (loan) 10 (0)
2023Dorking (loan) 10 (0)
2023- Cardiff Rugby 10 (5)
Correct as of 31 December 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 and Scottish qualified.

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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; as well as qualifying for Scotland. Litterick was reportedly mentored at Harlequins by Welsh front-row player Adam Jones. [8]

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References

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  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.