Phil Swainston, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Phil Swainston

English rugby union player

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1989

Place of Birth: Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Philip Swainston (born 12 December 1989) is an English professional rugby union player for Harlequins.Swainston has represented England at under-16 and at under-18 level.
He made his debut for Leeds against Birmingham & Solihull.
His former clubs are Otley R.U.F.C., the Rotherham Titans and Harrogate RUFC, where he attended Harrogate Grammar School.
Swainston grew up in Harrogate and was at Harrogate Grammar School from 2001-2008 where he played both Rugby and Soccer for the school.
He was part of the Senior 1st XV that victoriously won the Yorkshire Cup competition in 2007. Swainston goes by various nicknames namely Panda due to his likeness with “PO” from Kung Fu Panda and Pumpkin due to his large head.
On 22 February 2017, Swainston signs for Premiership rivals Harlequins prior to the 2017-18 season.