Matt Dixon (rugby union) explained

Matt Dixon
Full Name:Matthew Thomas Patrick Dixon
Birth Date:14 May 1969
Birth Place:Sydney, NSW, Australia
School:Marist North Shore
University:University of New South Wales
Position:Centre
Superyears1:1996–97
Superapps1:5
Superpoints1:5

Matthew Thomas Patrick Dixon (born 14 May 1969) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.

Rugby career

A centre, Dixon won three premierships with Gordon during the 1990s and featured in two Super 12 campaigns for the New South Wales Waratahs. His Waratahs contract was not renewed in 1998, with the team instead recruiting Queensland's Nathan Grey, so continued his professional career in England, playing two seasons with Richmond.[1] He then returned to Gordon and was appointed captain for their 2000 season.[2]

Personal life

Dixon was educated at Marist North Shore and the University of New South Wales. He runs a fitness business with former Wallaby George Gregan.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Blade's injury a dagger thrust to Gordon's heart . . 27 September 1997.
  2. News: Strauss goes his own way . The Sydney Morning Herald . 4 August 2000.
  3. News: Waters . Cara . Former Wallabies captain George Gregan in legal stoush over sports startup . The Sydney Morning Herald . 16 December 2019 . en.