Roger Wilson (born 21 September 1981) is an Irish former rugby union player, who played at number eight for Ulster, Northampton Saints and Ireland.

Since retiring in 2017, he has worked in the United States, coaching American football players in rugby tackling techniques.

After being spotted during his time at Trinity College, following a third division game, Wilson signed his first professional contract with Ulster.

[9] Wilson has commented that he has been frustrated at not being able to play more for Ireland, however he is happy that he has been able to sustain a long career at the highest level of professional rugby.

[12] He later moved to Dallas, Texas,[13] initially working as a strength and conditioning coach at the Michael Johnson Performance Centre, before setting up Tacklesmart, a coaching company teaching rugby tackling techniques to American football players.