Born and bred in Penzance, Phil played over 560 games for the Pirates and has held numerous offices within the club over many years since the 1970s.

Proudly a Life Member and Vice President of Penzance & Newlyn RFC, Phil took on the role of Media Officer for the Cornish Pirates in 2005 and has since (including before!) compiled numerous match previews, reports, profiles, and press releases generally.

Also a former programme editor, for several decades he provided the programme notes, whilst he has also been the team’s PA Announcer for the past 35 years.