Matt McIlwrick (born 4 June 1991) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker and lock.

In November, the Sydney Roosters made an inquiry about the contract status of McIlwrick, looking to potentially sign him as a back-up to regular hooker Jake Friend, but the approach was initially turned down by the Raiders.

[22] Making just 2 appearances in first grade, McIlwrick was, however, named at hooker in the 2016 Intrust Super Premiership NSW Team of the Year.

[23] In late 2016, Jason Taylor announced that McIlwrick had signed with the Wests Tigers on a one-year contract starting in 2017.

[27] On 18 March, South Sydney announced they were releasing McIlwrick from the remainder of his contract to "join another NRL club".

[29] but made no appearances for them, instead playing for their feeder club side the Wentworthville Magpies in the Canterbury Cup NSW competition.