On the field, he displays an outstanding natural talent with the ability to invoke fear in even the fiercest competitor.
Off field, Mat is devoted to his wife Chloe Maxwell, one of Australia’s best-loved models and television personalities. The couple wed in 2008 at a lavish wedding in Sanctuary Cove, Mat and Chloe’s young family includes their baby girl Phoenix, young son Max and Mat’s older children Jack and Skyla.
Look closer and you’ll see there’s much more to Mat than his acclaimed international sporting career and satisfying family life. Eloquent, engaging and endearingly frank, he is fast becoming known as a talented lifestyle personality. Mat’s down-to-earth attitude and cheeky sense of humour give him a boy-next-door appeal that enables him to establish relationships easily with a vast range of people including fans and sponsors.
With his warm personality, incredible inner strength and willingness to accept new challenges, Mat is a media-friendly personality with plenty to offer.
Now living on the Gold Coast where he plays for the National Rugby League’s newest team, Mat remains passionately committed to his chosen sport. Since his days as a school-boy rugby star Mat has proven himself a highly focused and professional competitor, honing his technique, fitness and integrity alike. His considerable skill and influence have also encouraged many young Australians to enter and enjoy sport.
A true rugby legend, check out Mat’s blogs www.matrogers.bigblog.com.au commenting on all things rugby and his life.
Sporting background
Rugby Union - The Waratahs (40 x games) and The Wallabies (45 x test matches) 2001 - 2006, Australian
Sevens 2002.
Rugby League - The Gold Coast Jetstar Titans - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, Cronulla Sharks 1995-2001, Australia (Rugby League), QLD State of Origin - 1998-2000