Matt joined the PRA in March 2008 bringing with him a wealth of first class rugby experience. He has played club rugby for Northampton Saints, Cardiff and Bedford Blues. He has also represented the Barbarians, England 'A' and toured Australia and Argentina with England. Matt made more than 180 appearances for Northampton, and was an integral part of the victorious European Cup winning team of 2000. He spent three years in Cardiff before joining Bedford, where he has been captain for the last 4 years, making over 100 appearances.
Whilst at Cardiff, he studied part time for a Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Development and has since worked in various roles within sport.
Matt has joined the Player Development Team to help deliver the Performance Lifestyle (Career Education) programme to the Premiership Clubs and Regional Academies in the Midlands.