Matthew Powell (born 8 May 1978 in Abergavenny, Wales) is a

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footballer, who played for

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at scrum-half. Powell was educated at Christ College Brecon and played for the first XV, coached by Jon Williams, between 1994 and 1996. Powell was part of Orchard House and later studied at

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. He caught the eye of

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and played in the same team as Danny Grewcock. He left Saracens to join Harlequins in June 2000 and played in the Tetley's Bitter Cup final of 2001 against

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. He played every game on the way to the final. Powell joined

in 2003, and in 2007 penned a new three-year deal to commit himself to the club until 2010. He was involved in the Wales set-up for the last two games of the Six Nations in 2006. His consistent displays were later rewarded with a late call-up to play for the

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in their annual match as a replacement for the former All Black,

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. He has also made over 100 appearances in the English elite. He announced his retirement after the 08–09 season and took up a position in the backroom staff. Powell is currently Business Development Director at Bath RFC.

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1978 births Living people Alumni of Brunel University London Barbarian F.C. players Harlequin F.C. players Rugby union players from Powys Saracens F.C. players Welsh rugby union players Worcester Warriors players Rugby union scrum-halves {{Wales-rugbyunion-bio-stub