Matty Fozard

Matty Fozard
Personal information
Full nameMatthew Ian Fozard
Born (1995-03-03) 3 March 1995 (age 29)
Widnes, Lancashire, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Scrum-half, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2014–15 St Helens 1 0 0 0 0
2015(loan) → Batley Bulldogs 10 3 0 0 12
2015(loan) → Rochdale Hornets 5 2 0 0 8
2016–18 Sheffield Eagles 94 28 6 0 124
2019–20 London Broncos 29 5 1 0 22
2021 London Broncos 13 3 1 0 14
2022– Widnes Vikings 86 25 0 0 100
Total 238 66 8 0 280
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2014– Wales 15 3 13 0 38
Source: [1][2]
As of 28 November 2024

Matthew Ian Fozard (born 3 March 1995) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship.[1][2]

He previously played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints at the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship and the Rochdale Hornets in Championship 1. Fozard also played for the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship and previously played for the Broncos in the Super League and the Championship.

Background

Fozard was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England.

Career

St Helens

He played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints at the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship and the Rochdale Hornets in Championship 1.

He made his Super League début on 21 April 2014 for St Helens against the Widnes Vikings.[3]

Sheffield Eagles

In October 2015 Fozard joined the Sheffield Eagles on a two-year deal.[4] Fozard played for the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship for three seasons.

London Broncos

In October 2018 Fozard joined the London Broncos on a two-year deal.[5]

Widnes Vikings

On 7 September 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Widnes in the RFL Championship.[6]

International

Fozard on international duty with Wales

On 7 October 2014, Fozard was selected by Welsh coach John Kear to play in Wales' 2014 European Cup campaign.[7] Fozard made his international début against France in Albi.[8][9]

In October 2016, Fozard played for Wales in the 2017 World Cup qualifiers match against Italy.[10] He was then also selected as a squad member for the tournament finals. He played in all three of their group games against Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Ireland.[11][12][13]

Club statistics

Year Club Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points
2014 St Helens Super League 1 0 0 0 0
2015 Batley Bulldogs Championship 10 3 0 0 12
2015 Rochdale Hornets League 1 5 2 0 0 8
2016 Sheffield Eagles Championship 31 9 2 0 40
2017 Sheffield Eagles Championship 33 11 0 0 44
2018 Sheffield Eagles Championship 30 8 4 0 40
2019 London Broncos Super League 23 3 0 0 12
2020 London Broncos Championship 6 2 1 0 10
2021 London Broncos Championship 7 2 1 0 10
Club career total[1][2] 146 40 8 0 176

References

  1. ^ a b c "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Brown praises young players - but focuses attention on poor starts". St Helens Star. Newsquest (North West). 22 April 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  4. ^ "Sheffield Eagles seal signing of St Helens starlet Matty Fozard". Sheffield Telegraph. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Matty Fozard: London Broncos sign Sheffield Eagles back on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Matty Fozard heads to hometown club". Love Rugby League. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Kear announces Welsh train-on squad". European Rugby League. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  8. ^ "European Championship Game 3: France v Wales - preview". European Rugby League. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  9. ^ "France 42 22 Wales". European Rugby League. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Italy 14 20 Wales". European Rugby League. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Papua New Guinea 50 6 Wales". European Rugby League. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Fiji 72 6 Wales". European Rugby League. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Wales 6 34 Ireland". European Rugby League. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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