Matthew Screech (born 24 October 1992) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Dragons RFC as a lock forward. He is a Wales international

Matthew Screech
Birth nameMatthew Screech
Date of birth (1992-10-24) 24 October 1992 (age 31)
Place of birthTonyrefail, Wales
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2012 Cardiff Rugby 4 (0)
2013–2021 Dragons 162 (80)
2021– Cardiff Rugby 15 (5)
2022–Dragons 21 (0)
Correct as of 12:05, 6 February 2024 (UTC)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2012 Wales U20 13 (0)
2021 Wales 1 (0)

Screech has previously played for Pontypridd RFC and Bedwas RFC at semi-professional level.

After departing Cardiff Screech joined the Dragons for the 2013–14 season and made his debut versus Ulster 6 September 2013.[1] After eight seasons at the Dragons, Screech returned to play for Cardiff.[2]

Screech was called up by Wales for the 2021 July rugby union tests. He made his debut off the bench against Argentina.[3]

On 18 November 2022, Screech rejoined the Dragons on a short term loan, as injury cover for his former team.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ Screech makes Dragons debut
  2. ^ "'I'm getting out of my comfort zone' - Dragons lock gives reasons for Cardiff move".
  3. ^ "Screech over the moon to win first Wales cap". Welsh Rugby Union. 18 July 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Cardiff lock Screech rejoins Dragons on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 November 2022.

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