Johnny McPhillips  Johnny McPhilips (born 13 April 1997) is a professional rugby union player who plays for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. He represented Ireland U20 as fly-half as the side made the Junior World Cup Final in 2016. Between 2017 and 2019 he made 22 appearances for Ulster. McPhillips was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and was a pupil at Sedbergh School. McPhilips signed for Ulster in 2016. After four appearances from the bench, he scored his first try on his first start on 9 February 2018. On 21 June 2019 McPhillips returned to England and signed for Leicester Tigers.