Matt Rogerson
Matt Rogerson (born 29 June 1993) is an English professional rugby union player. He currently plays for London Irish in the English Premiership top flight. [1][2]
Birth name | Matthew Philip Rogerson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 29 June 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Lancaster, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
Matt Rogerson signed his first professional contract with Sale Sharks in 2015.[3] He then moved to the Jersey Reds for the 2017/2018 season in the RFU Championship.[4]
After a successful year at the Reds he moved to London Irish for the 2018/2019 season.[5] In November 20, 2019, Rogerson made his premiership debut against Wasps RFC.
Currently playing in the Gallagher Premiership side London Irish, he plays as a flanker or Number 8. Rogerson was named co-captain for London Irish for the 2020/2021 season.
Rogerson made his 50th appearance in the opening game of the 2020/21 season against Worcester Warriors as captain.
References
- "Premiership Rugby Player Profile". rd.premiershiprugby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Matt ROGERSON profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Matt Rogerson". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "Trio join Jersey as Ma'afu extends deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "London Irish sign US centre Campbell". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2020.