Matt Fagerson
Matt Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors as a back row.
Birth name | Matthew Joseph Fagerson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 16 July 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Perth, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (240 lb; 17 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | High School of Dundee, Strathallan School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Zander Fagerson, brother | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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19th Sir Willie Purves Quaich | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 2018–2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Magnus Bradbury | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Darcy Graham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Fagerson played for the great Dundee Eagles at junior rugby level.[1] Fagerson attended the High School of Dundee and Strathallan School and played for the Caledonia U18 district side.[2]
When not in Warriors duty, Fagerson plays for Glasgow Hawks.[3]
Professional career
Fagerson enrolled in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy in 2015-16 as a Stage 2 player.[4] In 2016-17 he was promoted to Stage 3 earning a full time professional contract with the Academy.[5] Stage 3 players are assigned to a professional club and Fagerson has been assigned to Glasgow Warriors for the 2016-17 season.
Fagerson made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Canada 'A' on 30 August 2016.[6] In a 63–0 win for the Warriors, Fagerson scored a try on his debut.[7]
Fagerson made his Pro12 debut for the Warriors against Ulster on 23 September 2016 when he replaced Ryan Wilson.[8]
Fagerson signed a professional contract with the Warriors on 28 September 2017, turning professional on 1 October 2017.[9] The contract runs for two and a half years meaning that Fagerson has committed to the club until at least 2020.[10]
International career
Fagerson has represented Scotland Under 16s[11] and Scotland Under 18s.[12]
Fagerson gained his first senior cap for Scotland on 16 June 2018 when playing against the United States.[13]
Family
He is the younger brother of Scotland international rugby union player Zander Fagerson.[14]
References
- "Eagles Players Represent Scotland - News - Dundee Eagles Rugby Club".
- Media, MTC. "News - Strathallan Independent School News".
- "Matt Fagerson - 1st XV - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
- "Gemmell confident youth academy will produce the goods".
- "2016/17 BT Sport Academy players announced - Glasgow Warriors".
- "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
- "Glasgow Warriors v Canada A".
- "Glasgow Warriors vs Ulster, Fri, 23/09/2016 - 19:35 - Glasgow Warriors".
- "Matt Fagerson signs professional contract with Glasgow - Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org.
- 🏉, Glasgow Warriors (28 September 2017). "BREAKING - Matt Fagerson has signed a professional contract with Glasgow Warriors, committing to the Scotstoun club until at least 2020".
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- ""Grab the opportunity against England this Sunday," Scotland under-18 Head Coach tells players". 2 March 2016.
- "USA vs Scotland, Sat, 16/06/2018 - 20:00 - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org.
- "Scotland under-18 home-based players to take on Exiles - Scottish Rugby Union".