Matt Philip

Matt Philip
Full nameMatthew Philip
Born (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994
Height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb)
SchoolSt Augustine's College, Sydney
Rugby union career
Position Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014−2016 Sydney University 19 (0)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014−2015 Sydney Stars 15 (10)
2016 Southland 10 (0)
2017 Perth Spirit 3 (0)
2018 Melbourne Rising 3 (0)
2020–2021 Pau 13 (10)
2023–2025 Yokohama Canon Eagles 35 (10)
Correct as of 4 July 2023
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016−2017 Force 13 (5)
2018–2020 Rebels 46 (30)
2022–2023 Rebels 17 (15)
2025– Waratahs 3 (0)
Correct as of 28 January 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Australia Schoolboys
2014 Australia U20 8 (0)
2017– Australia 31 (0)
2025 ANZAC XV 1 (0)
Correct as of 24 September 2023

Matt Philip (born 7 March 1994) is an Australian rugby union footballer who currently plays as a lock for the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super Rugby and the Australia national team. In 2026 Philip, whom was born in Sydney, was named team captain of the Waratahs for the first time. Philip previously played for the Melbourne Rebels and the Western Force in the Super Rugby; French Top 14 side Pau; and Japanese team Yokohama Canon Eagles. Philip made his international debut in 2017 for Australia, having previously represented Australia in schoolboys rugby, and the Australia under-20s team.