Matthew Thomas Patrick Dixon (born 14 May 1969) is an Australian former professional
rugby union player.
Rugby career
A centre, Dixon won three premierships with
Gordon during the 1990s and featured in two
Super 12
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campaigns for the New South Wales Waratahs. His Waratahs contract was not renewed in 1998, with the team instead recruiting Queensland's
Nathan Grey, so continued his professional career in England, playing two seasons with
Richmond
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. He then returned to Gordon and was appointed captain for their 2000 season.
Personal life
Dixon was educated at
Marist North Shore and the
University of New South Wales. He runs a fitness business with former Wallaby
George Gregan.
See also
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List of New South Wales Waratahs players
This is a list of rugby union footballers who have played for the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby. The list includes any player that has played in a regular season match, semi-final or final for the Waratahs, ordered by debut date and na ...
References
External links
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1969 births
Living people
Australian rugby union players
Rugby union players from Sydney
Rugby union centres
University of New South Wales alumni
Australian expatriate rugby union players in England
Richmond F.C. players
Gordon RFC players
New South Wales Waratahs players