Matt Arthur

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Matt Arthur
Personal information
Full nameMatthew Arthur
Born (2005-02-04) 4 February 2005 (age 19)
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (13 st 1 lb)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024– Parramatta Eels 20000
Source: [1]
As of 4 July 2024

Matthew Arthur (born 4 February 2005) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League and NSW Cup.

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Background

Arthur attended Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown. Arthur came through the grades at Parramatta in Harold Matthews Cup and S.G. Ball Cup, being a part of the 2023 SG Ball winning team.

He is the son of former Eels head coach Brad Arthur, and the younger brother of fellow rugby league player Jake Arthur. He played his junior rugby league at Rouse Hill Rhinos. [2]

Playing career

In 2024, Arthur started the year as starting Hooker for Parramatta in NSW Cup. He played for New South Wales at under-19 level where he co-captained, scoring a try leading to a 14–10 victory in the 2024 under-19 State of Origin. [3] [4]

In round 17 of the 2024 NRL season, Arthur made his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels in their 34–26 loss against the Newcastle Knights playing at hooker.

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References

  1. ↑ "Matthew Arthur - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ↑ "Matthew Arthur".
  3. ↑ "Chevy hits top gear as Blues U19s hold off brave Maroons". 20 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Arthur and McLean named U19 captains". New South Wales Rugby League. June 20, 2024.
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