Phil Cantillon (born 2 June 1976) is an England and Ireland dual international former professional rugby league footballer who played professionally from 1992 to 2007. He successfully captained Ireland and broke numerous try-scoring world records at club and international level. He is recognised as the most prolific and the greatest try scoring forward in the history of the game with over 250 first grade tries, whilst playing over 400 first grade games. Playing career Cantillon signed for his hometown club Wigan in 1992 and represented Great Britain Academy from 1992–95, captaining the international team on the Australian tour in 1994 and playing in the end of year Premiership cup finals at Old Trafford in 1994 and 1995. With the launch of Super League in 1995 and the move from winter to summer sport, Great Britain coach Phil Larder signed Cantillon for the then star studded Keighley Cougars – becoming an immediate star with his no nonsense style and try scoring ability. He scored a hat trick on his début against Wakefield, gaining star status and quickly gaining full international honours by the end of the year. Cantillon went on to play for England in the 1996 Super League World Nines in Fiji under Phil Larder eventually losing to Australia. He scored a memorable full-length solo try in the 1996 Premiership Final at Old Trafford against the Salford Reds before moving to the Leeds Rhinos. He quickly made his impact scoring on his debut against Wigan in August 1997. He was part of the 1998 squad that were runners up in the inaugural Super League final loss to Wigan at Old Trafford. He then signed for the Widnes Vikings for the start of the 1999 season. The hooker and utility star became a firm favourite of the fans with cult figure status gained with spectator chants of "Oh ah Cantillon" in place at grounds everywhere. His electrifying burst of speed, leadership and superb balance served him well during a long and illustrious career, which saw him successfully captain Ireland Rugby League and break many try scoring records including world records, at club and international level. In doing so, Cantillon is recognised has an iconic and the greatest try scoring forward to have ever played the game. He also scored one of fastest tries in the history of the game in 2000, scoring after a staggering 18 seconds of play. He was