Matthew Dowling Explained

Matthew Dowling
Birth Date:13 September 1974
Position:Winger
Superyears1:1998–01
Superapps1:30
Superpoints1:89

Matthew Dowling (born 13 September 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.

A speedy Gordon winger, Dowling was signed by the NSW Waratahs in 1997 after topping the try-scoring for that season's AAMI Cup.[1] He competed with the Waratahs from 1998 to 2001, making 30 appearances in the Super 12 competition. In a match against the touring Ireland national team in 1999, Dowling scored four tries in the space of 27 minutes during the second half, in a 39-24 Waratahs win.[2] He finished his career with a season at Italian club Gran Parma.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: New signing has Kearns on the outer . . 26 September 1997.
  2. News: Rugby Union: Dowling's scoring sinks Irish . . 5 June 1999.
  3. Web site: Castleman Finish On A High . Welsh Rugby Union . 12 January 2002.