Phil Waugh Bio

Phil Waugh’s professional career began in 1999, when he made his first appearance for the New South Wales Waratahs. He then went on to represent the side for the entirety of his domestic career. Between 1999 and 2011, he made 136 appearances for the Waratahs and was voted as the team’s best forward three times. He also won the Players’ Player of the Year award in 2004.  

Although he enjoyed a stellar career with the Waratahs, Phil Waugh is undoubtedly best known for his time with the Australian national team. Between 2000 and 2009, he made 79 appearances for the Wallabies, including a stint as the side’s captain. He was also a member of the Wallabies side that reached the final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. That year, he scooped the coveted John Eales medal.

Since retiring from rugby in 2011, Phil Waugh has moved into the corporate world. He now works in finance.