Matt Fagerson

Matt Fagerson (born 16 July 1998 in Perth, Scotland) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors as a back row.

Matt Fagerson
Birth nameMatthew Joseph Fagerson
Date of birth (1998-07-16) 16 July 1998
Place of birthPerth, Scotland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb)
SchoolHigh School of Dundee, Strathallan School
Notable relative(s)Zander Fagerson, brother
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2016-		 Howe of Fife RFC
Glasgow Hawks		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- Glasgow Warriors 61 (55)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)



2018-		 Scotland U16
Scotland U18
Scotland U20
Scotland

2
6

(5)
(0)
Correct as of 16 November 2018

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Fagerson played for 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]

He 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

He has represented Scotland Under 16s[11] and Scotland Under 18s.[12]

He 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
  1. "Eagles Players Represent Scotland - News - Dundee Eagles Rugby Club".
  2. Media, MTC. "News - Strathallan Independent School News".
  3. "Matt Fagerson - 1st XV - Glasgow Hawks RFC".
  4. "Gemmell confident youth academy will produce the goods".
  5. "2016/17 BT Sport Academy players announced - Glasgow Warriors".
  6. "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
  7. "Glasgow Warriors v Canada A".
  8. "Glasgow Warriors vs Ulster, Fri, 23/09/2016 - 19:35 - Glasgow Warriors".
  9. "Matt Fagerson signs professional contract with Glasgow - Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org.
  10. 🏉, 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".CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. "Glasgow Warriors (Matt Fagerson) - Glasgow Warriors".
  12. ""Grab the opportunity against England this Sunday," Scotland under-18 Head Coach tells players". 2 March 2016.
  13. "USA vs Scotland, Sat, 16/06/2018 - 20:00 - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org.
  14. "Scotland under-18 home-based players to take on Exiles - Scottish Rugby Union".
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