Matt Everard

Matt Everard (born 9 January 1991) is a former professional Rugby Union player, Having moved into a coaching role at Wasps RFC from playing for Nottingham RFC where was is captain[2] and played in the back row[1] to In addition to his professional coaching, Matt is also the director of rugby for Long Eaton RFC where he is assisted by former Nottingham teammates Murray McConnell and Tom Holmes.[3]

Matthew Everard
Date of birth (1991-01-09) 9 January 1991[1]
Place of birthLeicester
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)[1]
SchoolLoughborough Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team Retired
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Leicester Tigers
Wasps
Nottingham Rugby		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
England U20

On 15th Feb 2018 Matt announced his retirement from playing at the end of the 2017/18 season in order to concentrate on his coaching career. [4]

Previous career

Previous to joining Wasps, Everard had a lengthy career with spells at Nottingham, Leicester Tigers and Wasps[5] where he was signed after impressing at England under 20 level.

Education

Everard attended Loughborough Grammar School, where he still retains strong links, organising the annual "Robbie's Rugby Festival", hosted at the school in aid of The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust and The Jake McCarthy Foundation[6]

References
  1. Matt Everard. nottinghamrugby.co.uk
  2. "Nottingham Rugby name new captain". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. "Long Eaton Coaching Team 2016/17 – News – Long Eaton RFC". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  4. http://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/everard-to-retire/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Matt Everard signs new two-year deal with Wasps". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  6. Jarram, Matt (17 July 2015). "Rugby festival boost for charity". Retrieved 30 August 2016.


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