Matt Alexander (rugby union)

Matt Alexander
Born (1966-12-05) December 5, 1966
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Rugby union career
Position Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Ontario Blues[2]
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Sale Sharks
1995–1999 Denver Barbarians RFC
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–1998 United States 24 (286)

Matt Alexander (born December 5, 1966) is a former professional rugby union player who played at fly-half for the United States national team and English club Sale Sharks.

Early life and career

Alexander was born in South Africa on December 5, 1966. He began his professional playing career in rugby for the Sale Sharks, a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England.[3]

Alexander debuted for the United States national rugby union team on September 5, 1995. He made 24 official appearances for the USA Eagles and is third on their list of all-time leading scorers with 286 points.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Matt Alexander". ESPN scrum.
  2. ^ "Mullins cracks Blues' U20 roster". The Intelligencer. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "Gig Harbor QB Davis Alexander plays older than his age". The News Tribune. June 30, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  4. ^ "Matt Alexander". ESPN scrum. Retrieved August 28, 2020.