Matthew Cox (born 6 March 1988) is an English rugby union for Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership. He plays as a flanker but can also play as a number eight and lock. He has represented England at many levels and also played for the Sevens side. He previously played for Gloucester.
| Birth name | Matthew Barry Cox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 March 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Redditch, Worcestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 7 June 2021, Cox announces his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the 2020–21 season.[2]
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edit- ^ "Aviva Premiership Rugby – Gloucester Rugby". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ "Matt Cox: Long-serving Worcester Warriors back row to retire". BBC Sport. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.