The Northern Rugby Podcast

Darren chats to former Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks & Leicester Tigers man Mathew Tait.

Tait became a sensation when he broke on the scene in 2004, becoming England's 2nd youngest capped player since WW2 when he was selected against the Welsh in the 2005 6 Nations. After an infamous debut where he was outshone by the mercurial Gavin Henson, he reclaimed his England spot and helped them to the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final, making a line break that ended in possibly the most controversial call in RWC Final history.

Mat also chats to us about his club career, starting out as a fresh faced teenager with the Falcons, before leaving for an injury hit spell at Sale Sharks. After a disappointing spell in Manchester, Mat rediscovered his form and reinvigorated his career after a move to Leicester Tigers, where he won the 2013 Premiership title and lifted the 2017 Anglo Welsh cup as captain.

An accomplished 7’s player as well, Mat discusses his time on the England 7’s circuit culminating in a trip to the 2006 Commonwealth games where he picked up a Silver medal. 

A really interesting chat discusses a fantastic career, come have a listen.