| Full name | Matthew Wyatt | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | March 4, 1978 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth |
Southampton, Pennsylvania, United States | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | William Tennent High School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | Pennsylvania State University | ||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||
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Matthew Wyatt (born March 4, 1978) is an American former rugby union international.
Biography
Wyatt, raised outside Philadelphia, was born in Southampton, Pennsylvania and attended William Tennent High School, playing high school football as a defensive end and fullback. Receiving offers to play Division II college football, Wyatt instead went to Pennsylvania State University, where he played varsity rugby, a sport he had taken up aged 16 with the Doylestown club. He was a prop in varsity rugby and earned All-American honours three-times. [1] [2]
After graduating, Wyatt went to Wales to train with professional club Llanelli, as well as Aberavon and British Steel. He represented the United States as a hooker between 2003 and 2006, featuring in two matches at the Rugby World Cup in Australia during his first year. After relocating to San Diego, Wyatt played club rugby for Old Mission Beach. [1] [3]
See also
References
- ^ a b Adams, Bruce (August 9, 2005). "Welsh Valley teacher Matt Wyatt hooked on role as USA rugby squad's hooker". Mainline Media News.
- ^ Daeche, Josh (March 23, 1999). "In sickness or in health, ruggers advance". The Daily Collegian.
- ^ "Ten to debut for USA 'A'". ESPN.com. July 8, 2003.
External links
- 1978 births
- Living people
- American rugby union players
- United States international rugby union players
- Sportspeople from Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Rugby union players from Pennsylvania
- Rugby union hookers
- Penn State Nittany Lions athletes
- Pennsylvania State University alumni
- 2003 Rugby World Cup players
- Old Mission Beach Athletic Club RFC players