Matthew Robinson (sportsman, born 1973)

Matthew Fitz David Robinson is a Welsh former professional rugby union player. A centre or wing, Robinson began his rugby career at Newport High School Old Boys before joining Swansea.

Matthew Robinson
Birth nameMatthew Fitz David Robinson
Date of birth (1973-04-02) 2 April 1973 (age 51)
Place of birthCardiff, Wales
Height5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm)
SchoolKing's College, Taunton
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Swansea ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999 Wales 4 (0)

He made his debut for Wales in the 1999 Five Nations Championship match against Scotland on 6 February 1999. He won two more caps during the 1999 Five Nations and another in the first test of Wales' tour of Argentina that summer.[1] Despite scoring four tries in a tour match against Tucumán,[2] he never scored for Wales in a full international.

Robinson also played List A cricket for Herefordshire and a combined Minor Counties team. He also played Minor counties cricket for Herefordshire.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Matthew Robinson profile
  2. ^ "First win for Wales". BBC News. 2 June 1999. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ^ Cricket Teams Matthew Robinson played for
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