Caity Mattinson

Caity Mattinson (born 17 May 1996) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays as a scrum half. After initially playing England she went on to represent Scotland at the Rugby World Cup and Commonwealth Games.[1]

Caity Mattinson
Date of birth (1996-05-17) 17 May 1996
Place of birthInverness, Scotland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Worcester Warriors ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-18 England 7
2022- Scotland

Career

England International

Mattinson was born in Inverness, Scotland but was brought up in Northumberland in England due to her parents moved house when she was 3 years old. After developing through the rugby system in England she made her international debut for England in 2017.[2] She plays her club rugby for Worcester Warriors.

Scotland International

Following a change in the international regulations Mattinson was able to make her debut for Scotland in February 2022.[3][4][5] Mattinson was selected to play for Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in rugby sevens.[6] She was also selected for the COVID-delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup held in October 2022.[7] In December 2022 she was awarded a professional contract by Scottish Rugby.[8]

References
  1. "Caity Mattinson". Scottishrugby.org. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. Palmer, Mark. "Caity Mattinson eyes World Cup tilt after making Scots switch". Thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  3. "Switching allegiance was a no brainer for Caity Mattinson as Scots hope to make their mark | Glasgow Times". Glasgowtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  4. Bathgate, Stuart (2 February 2022). "World Cup play-off: Bryan Easson names ex-England scrum-half in Scotland squad". The Offside Line. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  5. "Ex-England scrum-half Caity Mattinson named in Scotland squad". HeraldScotland.com. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  6. "Caity Mattinson". Teamscotland.scot. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  7. "Scotland squad named for Rugby World Cup 2021". Scottish Rugby Union. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  8. "Scottish Rugby announces professional contracts for 28 women". BBC Sport.
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