Matt Fagerson


Matt Fagerson is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays for Glasgow Warriors as a back row.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Fagerson played for Dundee Eagles at junior rugby level. Fagerson attended the High School of Dundee and Strathallan School and played for the Caledonia U18 district side.
When not in Warriors duty, Fagerson plays for Glasgow Hawks.

Professional career

Fagerson enrolled in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy 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 Glasgow Warriors 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 Pro12 debut for the Warriors against Ulster on 23 September 2016 when he replaced Ryan Wilson.
He 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

He has represented Scotland Under 16s and Scotland Under 18s.
He gained his first senior cap for Scotland on 16 June 2018 when playing against the United States.

Family

He is the younger brother of Scotland international rugby union player Zander Fagerson.