Matt Everard Explained

Matthew Everard
Birth Date:9 January 1991
Birth Place:Leicester
Height:182 cm[1]
Weight:102kg (225lb)
School:Loughborough Grammar School
Position:Back Row
Repyears1:2011
Repteam1:England U20
Years1:2009–2011
Clubs1:Leicester Tigers
Apps1:3
Points1:0
Years2:2011–2014
Clubs2:Wasps
Apps2:37
Years3:2014–2017
Clubs3:Nottingham
Apps3:92
Points3:35
Coachyears1:2017–2022
Coachteams1:Wasps (assistant)
Coachyears2:2022–
Coachteams2:Leicester Tigers (assistant)

Matt Everard (born 9 January 1991) is a rugby union coach and former professional player. He is currently Defence Coach[2] at Leicester Tigers for the 2023/24 season. He previously worked in a coaching role at Wasps RFC, after retiring from playing for Nottingham in 2017 where he was captain,[3] and played in the back row. He was previously the director of rugby for Long Eaton RFC where he was assisted by former Nottingham teammates Murray McConnell and Tom Holmes.[4]

On 15th Feb 2018 Matt announced his retirement from playing at the end of the 2017/18 season in order to concentrate on his coaching career.[5]

Previous career

During his playing career, Everard had a lengthy career with spells at Nottingham, Leicester Tigers and Wasps[6] where he was signed after impressing at England under 20 level.

Education

Everard attended Loughborough Grammar School, where he still retains strong links, organising the annual "Robbie's Rugby Festival", hosted at the school in aid of The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust and The Jake McCarthy Foundation[7]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/players/matt-everard/ Matt Everard
  2. Web site: Leicester Tigers 23/24 Coaching Team . 2023-06-13 . Leicester Tigers . en.
  3. Web site: Nottingham Rugby name new captain. 31 August 2016. 8 September 2016.
  4. Web site: Long Eaton Coaching Team 2016/17 – News – Long Eaton RFC. www.pitchero.com. 30 August 2016.
  5. Web site: http://www.nottinghamrugby.co.uk/everard-to-retire/.
  6. News: Matt Everard signs new two-year deal with Wasps. BBC Sport . 30 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Rugby festival boost for charity. Jarram. Matt. 17 July 2015. 30 August 2016.