Matt Kvesic
Born: April 1, 1992 (age 32)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 16st 5lb (104kg)
Hometown: Iserlohn
Position: Openside flanker
Team: Stourbridge R.F.C.
![Tomas O'Leary of London Irish is hit by a late tackle by Matt Kvesic of Gloucester during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester Rugby and London Irish at Kingsholm Stadium on May 9, 2015 Tomas O'Leary of London Irish is hit by a late tackle by Matt Kvesic of Gloucester during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester Rugby and London Irish at Kingsholm Stadium on May 9, 2015](https://sm.imgix.net/15/19/tomas-oleary-london-irish-matt-kvesic-gloucester.jpg?w=300&h=225&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
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Sports Mole has 28 articles about Matt Kvesic. Articles 1 to 28:
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Worcester's woes continue with crushing defeat to Northampton
Chris Ashton sent off as Northampton rout Worcester.
Mar 27, 18:00
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Sale raise prospect of postponing Worcester clash amid coronavirus outbreak
Sixteen players tested positive over the weekend.
Oct 6, 13:44
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Northampton Saints secure playoff showdown with Exeter Chiefs despite defeat
Saints secured a first top-four finish since 2015 after closest challengers Harlequins lost narrowly to Wasps.
May 18, 18:25
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Billy Twelvetrees kicks Gloucester to victory
Billy Twelvetrees adds 29 points with the boot to lead Gloucester to a 39-27 win over Newcastle Falcons in their opening match of the 2015-16 Aviva Premiership season.
Oct 16, 21:54
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Chris Ashton cut from England training squad for Rugby World Cup
Saracens winger Chris Ashton is one of seven players to have been cut from England's Rugby World Cup training squad.
Aug 7, 18:11
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England winger Chris Ashton facing Rugby World Cup axe?
A report claims that Bath Rugby winger Semesa Rokoduguni will keep Chris Ashton out of England's Rugby World Cup squad, as Stuart Lancaster announces his latest cull.
Aug 7, 11:51
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David Humphreys: 'Matt Kvesic sorry for red card'
Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys admits that flanker Matt Kvesic was "very apologetic" after being sent off in the win over London Irish.
May 10, 12:24
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Fourteen-man Gloucester beat London Irish
Gloucester beat London Irish 35-13 in the Aviva Premiership despite Matt Kvesic being sent off in the first half.
May 9, 17:04
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Joe Simpson crowned Aviva Premiership Player of the Month for April
Joe Simpson wins the final Aviva Premiership Player of the Month award of the season, following a string of impressive showings at Wasps.
May 7, 16:38
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Gloucester Rugby score six tries in London Welsh thrashing
Gloucester Rugby earn their seventh win of the season as they thrash London Welsh 48-10.
Feb 21, 16:59
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Gloucester Rugby prove too strong for Zebre
Gloucester Rugby move six points clear at the top of Pool 5 in the European Challenge Cup courtesy of a commanding 35-10 victory over Zebre.
Dec 7, 17:10
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Greig Laidlaw stars as Gloucester Rugby edge out Oyonnax
Greig Laidlaw kicks over six penalties as Gloucester Rugby beat Oyonnax 25-15 in the European Challenge Cup.
Oct 25, 21:40
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Gloucester hold on to beat Newcastle Falcons
Gloucester survive a second-half comeback from Newcastle Falcons to seal a 40-33 win in the Aviva Premiership.
Mar 22, 17:16
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Billy Vunipola out of Six Nations
England number eight Billy Vunipola is ruled out for the remainder of this year's Six Nations tournament having suffered ligament damage in his ankle.
Feb 24, 19:31
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Gloucester narrowly beat Harlequins
Gloucester Rugby beat Harlequins 25-20 at Kingsholm Stadium in the Aviva Premiership.
Feb 22, 15:58
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Matt Kvesic: 'Gloucester forwards must improve'
Matt Kvesic says that Gloucester's forwards need to help out their backs if they are to find their form.
Oct 29, 07:52
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Stuart Lancaster names six new players to England Elite squad
Stuart Lancaster names six new players in the England Elite Player Squad, including Billy Vunipola and Christian Wade.
Aug 1, 11:21
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Christian Wade to make England debut
Christian Wade and Matt Kvesic will make their full England debuts against Argentina, after being named in Stuart Lancaster's starting XV for Saturday's first Test.
Jun 7, 21:08
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Christian Wade, Matt Kvesic to make England debuts against Argentina
Christian Wade and Matt Kvesic will make their England Test debuts this Saturday against Argentina.
Jun 6, 15:18
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Rob Webber handed England captaincy against Barbarians
Bath hooker Rob Webber will captain England for the first time in this Sunday's clash against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
May 24, 11:56
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Preview: Worcester Warriors vs. Harlequins
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Aviva Premiership encounter between Worcester and champions Harlequins at Sixways Stadium.
Apr 20, 00:29
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Comfortable win for Saracens
A David Strettle hat-trick helps Saracens to a comfortable 47-17 win over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership.
Apr 14, 16:59
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Exeter Chiefs snatch late win over Worcester Warriors
Dean Mumm secures Exeter Chiefs a late 24-18 win at Worcester Warriors.
Mar 30, 17:08
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Stuart Lancaster: "Wholesale changes unlikely"
England coach Stuart Lancaster encourages his players to fight for their places in the national team.
Mar 22, 00:34
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Matt Kvesic to join Gloucester Rugby
Worcester Warriors flanker Matt Kvesic will join Gloucester Rugby at the end of the season.
Feb 6, 12:10
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Matt Kvesic, Mouritz Botha get England calls
Mouritz Botha and Matt Kvesic are added to England's Six Nations training camp as injury cover.
Jan 20, 20:56
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Worcester Warriors score 14 tries against Rovigo
Worcester Warriors beat Rovigo 90-3 in their opening Challenge Cup tie.
Oct 20, 17:14
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Worcester seal record win against Gernika
Worcester Warriors hammer Gernika 85-5 in their Amlin Challenge Cup Pool 2 opener in Spain.
Oct 13, 16:47