Rhys Sutherland is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, portrayed by actor Michael Beckley from 2000 to late 2004.

In June 2000, producers introduced the five-strong Sutherland family to take over the Summer Bay Caravan Park.

He told Joanne McCarthy of the Newcastle Herald that he approached his agent about finding a television role as he wanted "some stability".

[2] The Sutherland family is headed up by Rhys, who was billed as a former football player with "a habit of losing his temper", and his wife Shelley (Paula Forrest), who is always prepared to step in and "smooth things over.

When Shelley brings home Brodie Hanson (Susie Rugg) from the local drop-in centre, Rhys has reservations at first but they foster her.

Rhys' brother, Pete (Christopher Mayer) and his son Max (Sebastian Elmaloglou), arrive for a visit.

It soon becomes apparent that Pete is on the run facing gambling debts and he flees leaving Max in Rhys and Shelley's care.

Rhys begins a new relationship with Beth Hunter (Clarissa House) and they later become engaged despite the arguments between their respective broods.

Sacha Molitorisz of The Sydney Morning Herald said that the episode featuring Rhys and Beth's wedding was better suited to "die hard fans".