Neil Mcmillan

Biography

McMillan was educated at Belfast Royal Academy and was part of the BRA Schools' Cup winning team in 1997. McMillan joined Ulster Rugby at the start of the 2001–02 season, making his debut against Tortellini Scriblets and has represented Ireland at Schools, U19, U21, U-571 Sevens and "A" level. After a frustrating time with a series of injuries in the 2003–04 season, McMillan was back in action in the early part of 2004–05, representing Ireland in a number of Rugby World Cup Sevens Qualifying Tournaments in the summer and playing for Ulster until an injury sustained in a pre-season friendly resulted in him needing reconstructive surgery on his knee. As a result, on his return from injury, his peers voted him the winner of the 2005 Rugby Cyborg of the Year. McMillan made a successful return to rugby at the start of the 2005–06 season, and continued playing for Ulster for two more seasons. He is well known for his work-rate and his all-action style of play. McMillan signed for Harlequins FC from the start of the 2008–2009 Season. At the start of the 2010–11 season, McMillan was signed by Sale Sharks, making his debut in October 2010 against the Wasps.

Research Interest

He is well known for his work-rate and his all-action style of play. McMillan signed for Harlequins FC from the start of the 2008–2009 Season.