1. Matthew Russell was born on 6 June 1993 and is a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback or winger for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League and Scotland at international level.
15 Facts About Matty Russell
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Matty Russell previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on loan from Wigan at Hull FC in the top flight.
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Matty Russell spent a season with the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL.
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Matty Russell later played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Warrington at the Swinton Lions in the Championship.
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Matty Russell played for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Championship and the top flight.
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Matty Russell then agreed a two-year deal with Australian NRL team, the Gold Coast Titans, but returned to England a season later.
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Matty Russell played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Hull FC at Wembley Stadium.
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Matty Russell played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.
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Matty Russell later signed a two-year deal with Championship club Toronto Wolfpack.
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On 9 November 2020 it was announced that Matty Russell would join Leigh for the 2021 season.
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Matty Russell played 14 games for Warrington in the 2023 Super League season as Warrington finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs.
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Matty Russell played in the clubs elimination playoff loss against St Helens.
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Matty Russell was named in the Scotland squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
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Matty Russell was one of the star players in the tournament.
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In 2016, Matty Russell was part of Scotland's Four Nations campaign, where he scored a try in their second game against England.