Matt Carrington (rugby union)

Matthew John Carrington (born 26 August 1976) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Matt Carrington
Full nameMatthew John Carrington
Date of birth (1976-08-26) 26 August 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthHenderson, Auckland,
New Zealand
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Notable relative(s)Ken Carrington (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–96 Auckland 8 (68)
1997–99 Otago 33 (75)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–99 Highlanders 19 (20)

Biography

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Born in Auckland, Carrington is the son of All Black Ken Carrington.[2]

Carrington played his rugby as a fullback or winger and was an accomplished goal-kicker, notably winning a 1996 Ranfurly Shield defence against the Bay of Plenty with a sideline conversion.[3]

A NZ under-21s representative, Carrington played three seasons with the Highlanders in the Super 12, debuting as a 21-year-old.[4] He continued his career in England, playing for the Bristol Bears. By virtue of his grandparents, Carrington was England qualified and represented his adopted country in rugby sevens.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Matthew John Carrington". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz.
  2. ^ "New Zealand offer place in history". The Daily Telegraph. 1 February 1995.
  3. ^ "100 years of Bay of Plenty rugby". NZ Herald. 19 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Carrington joins Bristol revolution". BBC News. 14 June 2001.
  5. ^ "Friendly hope for Shogun new boy". ESPNscrum. 2 August 2001.
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