Matthew Joseph Fagerson (born 16 July 1998) is a Scottish professional

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player who plays as a number eight for

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club

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and the Scotland national team.

Early life

Fagerson played for the great Dundee Eagles at junior rugby level. Fagerson attended the

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and

Strathallan School Strathallan School is an independent boarding and day school in Scotland for boys and girls aged 7–18. The school has a campus at Forgandenny, a few miles south of Perth. School roll The school has 73 full-time staff, and 18 part-time staff ...

and played for the Caledonia U18 district side. When not in Warriors duty, Fagerson plays for

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Club career

Fagerson enrolled in the BT Sport

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in 2015-16 as a Stage 2 player. In 2016-17 he was promoted to Stage 3 earning a full time professional contract with the Academy. Stage 3 players are assigned to a professional club and Fagerson has been assigned to

for the 2016-17 season. Fagerson made his debut for the Warriors in the pre-season match against Canada 'A' on 30 August 2016. In a 63–0 win for the Warriors, Fagerson scored a try on his debut. Fagerson made his

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debut for the Warriors against

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on 23 September 2016 when he replaced Ryan Wilson. Fagerson signed a professional contract with the Warriors on 28 September 2017, turning professional on 1 October 2017. The contract runs for two and a half years meaning that Fagerson has committed to the club until at least 2020.

International career

Fagerson has represented Scotland Under 16s and Scotland Under 18s. Fagerson gained his first senior cap for

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on 16 June 2018 when playing against the

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. He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile.

Career statistics

International analysis by opposition

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Scotland international rugby union player

Zander Fagerson Zander James Ragnar Fagerson (born 19 January 1996) is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. His regular playing position is Prop. Rugby union career Amateur career Fage ...

References

External links

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Glasgow v Ulster preview, The Courier

Glasgow v Canada 'A' match report, Americas Rugby News
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fagerson, Matt 1998 births Living people Glasgow Hawks players Glasgow Warriors players People educated at Strathallan School People educated at the High School of Dundee Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Perth, Scotland Scotland international rugby union players Scottish rugby union players Howe of Fife RFC players Scotland 'A' international rugby union players