Doug Philipson

Doug Philipson
Full nameDouglas Philipson
Date of birth (2004-05-25) 25 May 2004 (age 21)
Place of birthAustralia
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb)
SchoolBarker College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2025– Force 1 (0)
Correct as of 25 April 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024 Australia U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 25 April 2025

Doug Philipson (born 25 May 2004) is a professional Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Force. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Early career

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Philipson grew up near Orange, New South Wales and attended Barker College.[2] He played his club rugby for Northern Suburbs before moving to Western Australia.[3] He was named in the Junuor Wallabies side in 2024.[4]

Professional career

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Philipson moved to the Force to join their academy in 2023, while also playing club rugby in Western Australia. He was then named in the Force squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5] He made his debut in the Round 11 match against the Chiefs, coming on as a replacement.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Doug Philipson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. ^ "2023 CAS First XV season preview: Barker". Rugby News. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  3. ^ "For club & country: Childhood mates from Orange reunite for Junior Wallabies crunch mate". Rugby News. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  4. ^ "10 changes made as Australia U20s reveal new-look side to face South Africa". Rugby.com.au. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Four more round out 2025 Western Force Super Rugby squad" (Press release). Western Force. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Former Australia U20s star set for Super Rugby debut against Chiefs". Rugby Pass. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
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