Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of Wales international Carys Phillips from Harlequins ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The 33-year-old, who joins from Harlequins, has played in four Women’s World Cups and won 87 caps for Wales since making her debut in 2013.

 She recently featured in Susie Appleby’s Barbarians team that played Wales at Twickenham, following in the footsteps of her father Rowland – the first daughter-father combination to do so.

Phillips is the second Wales forward to move to Sandy Park this month after prop Maisie Davies agreed a move from Bristol Bears.

“I’m looking forward to joining Chiefs and this exciting group of players this season,” Phillips said.

“I really want to enjoy my rugby and feel like Exeter will allow me to do that alongside continuing to develop me as a player. I can’t wait to get started.”

“With the departure of Emily Tuttosi at the end of last season, Carys will bring that same kind of experience to our squad,” Exeter Chiefs Women’s assistant coach Oli Bishop added.

“She is also very familiar with our league from her time with Quins… and we’ve heard she is a bit of a joker, so I think she will fit right in!”

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