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Mat Gilbert

For the historian, see Matt Gilbert.

Matthew Ian Gilbert (born 10 September 1985) is an English rugby union footballer currently playing at Flanker and number eight for Cinderford. He previously played for Hartpury University, Bath and Worcester Warriors.[1] As well as Llanelli Scarlets in the Pro 14 and European Cup.

He is the only deaf professional sportsman in England.[2] Mat has worn hearing aids Since he was a child, and now wears Phonak aids. He works as a celebrity ambassador for Phonak, as well as an ambassador for the charity, Action on Hearing Loss helping to raise awareness of hearing loss.[3]

He has played 11 times for the England Deaf rugby team.

References

  1. ^ "Mat Gilbert: Playing rugby with hearing aid is no barrier". BBC. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Mat Gilbert: Playing rugby with hearing aid is no barrier". BBC. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Rugby union footballer Matt Gilbert shares his experiences with hearing aids – via YouTube.