Matthew Robson (rugby union)

Matthew Robson (16 December 1908 – 30 November 1983) was an English international rugby union player.

A centre three-quarter, Robson represented Northumberland and was an Oxford blue.

[1] He starred for Oxford University in the 1929 Varsity Match with a try and drop goal, to help secure their first title for five years.

[2] Robson gained four England caps in the 1930 Five Nations Championship and scored a try in their win over France.

His career was then put on hold as he took up a position in Nigeria with the Forestry Service.