Matt Rogerson

Matt Rogerson (born 29 June 1993) is an English professional rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. He previously captained London Irish until their administration in 2023.[1][2]

Matt Rogerson
Birth nameMatthew Philip Rogerson
Date of birth (1993-06-29) 29 June 1993
Place of birthLancaster, England
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
SchoolRipley St Thomas Church of England Academy
UniversityLoughborough University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team Leicester Tigers
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
– Vale of Lune RUFC ()
– Loughborough Students ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017 Sale Sharks 2 (0)
2017–2018 Jersey Reds 23 (10)
2018–2023 London Irish 100 (65)
2023– Leicester Tigers 4 (5)
Correct as of 22 October 2023

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.

Rogerson made his 50th appearance in the opening game of the 2020/21 season against Worcester Warriors as captain.

Rogerson was made London Irish club captain for the 2021/22 season, going on to lead the side in their first appearance in the Heineken Champions Cup for a decade after an eighth-placed finish in the league. That year, he made 193 successful tackles (23rd overall in the Premiership) and 380 attacking ruck arrivals (seventh overall in the Premiership). Rogerson was also in the top five of ball carries (152) with the third-most carry metres into contact at the Club (681), with his 19 tackle breaks only bettered in the back-row by new signing Tom Pearson (26). His 380 attacking ruck arrivals that term was only beaten by Rob Simmons (383) at London Irish.

Rogerson has retained his role as club captain for the 2022/23 season for London Irish with Adam Coleman, Rob Simmons and Paddy Jackson as part of the leadership group.

Rogerson collected his 100th cap for London Irish Vs Newcastle on Saturday 3rd December 2022 with the game finishing 39-17 to Irish.

On 4 July 2023 Rogerson moved to Leicester Tigers following London Irish's entry into administration.[6]

References
  1. "Premiership Rugby Player Profile". rd.premiershiprugby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. "Matt ROGERSON profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  3. "Matt Rogerson". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. "Trio join Jersey as Ma'afu extends deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  5. "London Irish sign US centre Campbell". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  6. "Leicester Tigers sign Joe Powell, Matt Rogerson, Kieran Wilkinson and Mike Williams". BBC Sport. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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