Jon Phelan

Jon Phelan
Full nameJonathan Phelan
Date of birth (1986-01-20) January 20, 1986 (age 38)
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight244 lb (111 kg)
UniversityMcGill University
Occupation(s)Engineer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–16 Doncaster Knights ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–15 Canada 23 (0)

Jonathan Phelan (born 20 January 1986) is a Canadian former professional rugby union player.[1]

Raised in Montreal, Phelan played his early rugby with Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, after picking up the sport while in high school. He was a varsity player at McGill University, where he completed a master's degree in engineering.[2]

Phelan, a 6 ft 8 in lock, got his first national call up while playing with the Rock in St. John's. He was a Canada representative from 2010 to 2015, gaining 23 total caps, during which time he also played professionally in Europe, with a season at French club Lille Métropole and two seasons with Doncaster Knights in England.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rugby Canada's team to play Japan features one surprise and plenty of 'yeps'". The Province. June 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "MVP of the Week: Engineering a successful career on and off the field". The Northern View. October 6, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jon Phelan in bid to end journey on perfect high with Doncaster Knights". Yorkshire Post. May 16, 2016.