Matt Fagerson

Matt Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) 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; 240 lb)
SchoolHigh School of Dundee, Strathallan School
Notable relative(s)Zander Fagerson, brother
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8 / Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

 Howe of Fife RFC
Glasgow Hawks		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Glasgow Warriors 83 (85)
Correct as of 24 October 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017
2018–
2022		 Scotland U20
Scotland
Scotland 'A'		 8
33
1		 (5)
(10)
(0)
Correct as of 18 March 2023
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2018 Scotland 7s 1 (5)
19th Sir Willie Purves Quaich
In office
2018–2018
Preceded byMagnus Bradbury
Succeeded byDarcy 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]

He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile.[14]

Appearances and tries by national team and year
National teamYearAppsTries
Scotland 201830
201920
202040
202180
2022111
202351
Total332

Family

He is the younger brother of Scotland international rugby union player Zander Fagerson.[15]

References
  1. "Eagles Players Represent Scotland - News - Dundee Eagles Rugby Club".
  2. "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. "Breaking - Matt Fagerson has signed a professional contract with Glasgow Warriors, committing to the Scotstoun club until at least 2020". 28 September 2017.
  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. "Chile v Scotland A".
  15. "Scotland under-18 home-based players to take on Exiles - Scottish Rugby Union".
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