Full name | Matthew Joseph Fagerson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 16 July 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Perth, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | High School of Dundee Strathallan School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Zander Fagerson (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Matthew Joseph Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team.
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]
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]
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]
In 2023 Fagerson, and his brother, were selected in Scotland's 33 player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. [15]
He is the younger brother of Scotland international rugby union player Zander Fagerson. [16]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 9 July 2022 | Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta, Argentina | Argentina | 20–6 | 29–6 | 2022 mid-year rugby union tests |
2 | 11 February 2023 | Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland | Wales | 33–7 | 35–7 | 2023 Six Nations Championship |
3 | 30 September 2023 | Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France | Romania | 33–0 | 84–0 | 2023 Rugby World Cup |
4 | 12 July 2024 | Audi Field, Washington DC, United States of America | United States | 40–7 | 42–7 | 2024 mid-year rugby union tests |
as of 30 September 2023 [update]
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