Ellis Mee (born 6 October 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays at wing or full-back for Scarlets and the Wales national team.

Early life

Born in Nottingham, England, Mee moved to Adelaide, Australia as a child. He first played junior rugby while in Australia, and later played for Keyworth RFC and West Bridgford RFC upon returning to England.[3] Mee attended Nottingham Trent University where he played for their team in the BUCS Super Rugby league, where he was spotted by Nottingham.[4]

Club career

Nottingham

Mee made his debut for Rugby Championship side Nottingham August 2023.[5][6] He also featured in the Premiership Rugby Cup for the side, scoring a try against Saracens in September 2023.[7] He was voted fans’ player, players’ player, and overall player of the 2023-24 season for Nottingham.[8] During his time playing for Nottingham, Mee featured 22 times and scored seven tries.[9]

Scarlets

He signed for Welsh United Rugby Championship side Scarlets in May 2024 after being scouted for Scarlets recruitment by James Davies.[10][11]

Mee made his first appearance for the Scarlets on 31 August 2024 in a preseason friendly against the Carmarthen Quins.[12] His competitive debut came on 21 September 2024 in the opening round of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship, against Benetton.[13] Mee scored his first try for the Scarlets on 21 December 2024, against the Ospreys and scored his second in the following fixture against the Dragons.[14][15]

Mee also featured for Super Rygbi Cymru side Llandovery RFC.[16]

International career

Wales

In January 2025, he was called-up by the Wales national rugby union team for the 2025 Six Nations Championship.[17] Mee was named to start against Ireland in the third round of the tournament, completing a back three featuring Scarlets teammates Blair Murray and Tom Rogers.[18] During the match, Mee had a potential try ruled out by the referee.[19]

Personal life

Mee qualified for Wales through his mother, who is from Newport.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Ellis Mee". zeeon.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Ellis Mee". Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  3. ^ James, Ben (25 February 2025). "'Dad would have loved it' - Ellis Mee reveals story amid astonishing Wales rise". Wales Online. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ "*Updated* - Ellis Mee selected in Wales team to face Ireland this weekend". www.ntu.ac.uk. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Archer's debuts!". Nottingham Rugby. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Ex Bridgy Player to make his debut for Wales". www.westbridgfordrugby.com. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  7. ^ Rooke, Sam (24 September 2023). "Saracens get first win against Nottingham, Bristol and Northampton in thriller in Premiership Rugby Cup". tntsports. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  8. ^ Raisey, Josh (23 May 2024). "Huge season for Nottingham leads to URC deal for Welsh-qualified No15". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  9. ^ Brewill, Ollie (14 January 2025). "Ellis Mee selected in Welsh Rugby Union 2025 Guinness Six Nations squad". Nottingham Rugby. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  10. ^ "Scarlets sign Mee from Nottingham". BBC Sport. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  11. ^ Coleman-Phillips, Ceri (14 January 2025). "Playing for Wales would be 'absolute dream' - Mee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  12. ^ Cole, Rob (30 August 2024). "Conbeer given Ospreys lifeline as regions get back into action". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Gareth Davies to lead Scarlets against Benetton". Scarlets Rugby. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  14. ^ Bond, Richard (22 December 2024). "Disappointed Peel ruing poor discipline after Scarlets fall to late Ospreys defeat". Swansea Bay News. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  15. ^ Thomas, Steffan (1 January 2025). "Scarlets ease past Dragons to move into play-off places". Wales Online. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  16. ^ Cole, Rob (18 October 2024). "Drovers back in the groove as Cardiff try to stay top in SRC - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  17. ^ "Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations". BBC Sport. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  18. ^ "Wales debut for Mee as Llewellyn and Anscombe return". BBC Sport. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Wales vs Ireland LIVE: Watch Six Nations rugby - BBC One coverage, radio commentary & live text updates". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  20. ^ Thomas, Steffan (14 January 2025). "Wales' exciting new call-up was discovered by club legend in unlikely place". Wales Online. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
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