Matty Dawson

Matty Dawson-Jones is an English former rugby league footballer who last played as a er or for Hunslet RLFC in the Championship.

He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, spending time on loan from Huddersfield at Doncaster in the Championship. He played for St Helens, and spent time on loan from the Saints at the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship. He also played for the Leigh Centurions and Hull F.C. in the Super League and Championship.

Background Matthew Dawson was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.

Career Huddersfield Giants Dawson, a Castleford Tigers player at youth level, made his senior début in the Super League with the Huddersfield Giants. Whilst at Huddersfield, Dawson also played for Doncaster on loan in the Championship, before signing for St. Helens, and making 50 appearances.

He has played for the Leigh Centurions in the Championship, and has played a few times for the Rochdale Hornets on dual registration.

Hull FC In 2018, Dawson-Jones signed a contract with Hull FC which will see him play with the club from 2019.

In January 2020, Dawson-Jones signed a one-year deal with RFL Championship side Bradford Bulls. Following the cancelled season he took up the option of an extra year to stay for the 2021 season.

Hunslet RLFC On 17 November 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Hunslet RLFC in the RFL Championship

He announced his retirement on 28 January 2026, after just 2 games for Hunslet RLFC.