Matty Russell

Matthew Russell (born 6 June 1993) is a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or fullback for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Betfred Super League, and Scotland at international level.

He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on loan from Wigan at Hull F.C. in the top flight. Russell has also spent a season with the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, and played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. He spent time on loan from Warrington at the Swinton Lions in the Championship.

Background

Russell was born in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

Career

Russell's Super League career started with the Wigan Warriors, playing some games on loan to Hull FC.

He then agreed a two-year deal with Australian NRL team, the Gold Coast Titans, but returned to England a season later.

On 16 April 2014, the entertaining, fast running Scottish fullback, signed a new three-year deal that would keep him at Warrington until November 2017.

He played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.

He played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

He has now signed a 2 year deal with Championship club Toronto Wolfpack.

International career

Russell was named in the Scotland squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. He was one of the star players in the tournament.

In 2016, Russell was part of Scotland's Four Nations campaign, where he scored a try in their second game against England. He also played in the historic game against New Zealand, where Scotland's 18-18 draw saw them become the first 'fourth nation' to earn a point since the Four Nations series inaugurated in 2009.