Matt Barron

Matt Barron is a former Wales national [rugby league team|Wales] international rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for the Newcastle Thunder in League 1, as a or. He announced his retirement from rugby league on 7 February 2018.
He is the current head coach of Canada (Women).

Early and personal life

Born in Durham, England, Barron is of Welsh descent from his Rhondda-born mother. He played his community rugby league for the Gateshead Panthers. He was previously in a relationship with England goalkeeper Carly Telford.

Club career

On 20 Sep 2021 it was reported that Matt had come out of retirement to play for Toronto Wolfpack, in their first fixture since their Super League exit, versus North [American Rugby League#Teams|Washington DC Cavalry] in the inaugural Canada Cup competition. He was named as captain.

International career

Barron was named in the Wales squad to face at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 [Rugby League World Cup|2008 World Cup]. He played for Wales in the 2009 European Cup, 2014 [European Cup (rugby league)|2014 European Cup] and 2015 European Cup tournaments.
On 10 October 2017, Barron was named in Wales' 24-man squad for the 2017 [Rugby League World Cup|2017 World Cup].