About Matt Gilbert
Born 1985. Matt Gilbert is a rugby union player.
Matthew Ian Gilbert (born 10 September 1985) is an English rugby union footballer currently playing at Flanker and number eight for Cinderford. He previously played for Hartpury University, Bath and Worcester Warriors. As well as Llanelli Scarlets in the Pro 14 and European Cup.
He is the only deaf professional sportsman in England. Gilbert has worn hearing aids since he was a child. He works as an ambassador for Phonak and the charity Action on Hearing Loss.
He has played 11 times for the England Deaf rugby team.
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English born Rugby Football player
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Matt Gilbert was born on 10 September 1985 in Sidcup.
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Matt Gilbert is a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Gilbert. https://biography.guide/matt-gilbert-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Matt Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-gilbert-rugby-union-player/.
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