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Matthew Dalton

Position
Flanker
Matthew Dalton is a professional flanker for the Ulster, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. Track Matthew's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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56.1
Index
100thof 398 locks
781st overall · top 25% at locks
Attack
98
Defence
65
Impact
15
Per-80-minute output vs other locks, weighted for competition strength. Matthew has 9 matches on record.
Scouting Report
Analyst's Take
Consistent ball-carrier and defensive workhorse

Coming off the bench for Ulster across three competitions, Dalton has established himself as a reliable impact option who makes his presence felt on both sides of the ball. His carrying numbers reflect steady forward momentum each time he takes the field, while his tackle counts — peaking at 20 in a single outing — point to a player who takes defensive responsibility seriously when introduced. That balance of physicality in contact and workrate without the ball makes him a dependable replacement option.

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Match History
Challenge Cup2025/262 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Stade Francais Paris crestvs Stade Francais Paris17 Jan 202617153Cheetahs crestvs Cheetahs11 Jan 2026
Total17153
Champions Cup2024/251 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
BB
vs Bordeaux Begles06 Apr 2025
235302
Total235302
About Matthew Dalton

Matthew Dalton is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, Matthew features for the Ulster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Matthew Dalton's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Matthew Dalton play?
Matthew Dalton plays flanker for the Ulster.
Which team does Matthew Dalton play for?
Matthew Dalton plays for the Ulster, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Ulster play their home games?
The Ulster are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Matthew Dalton's fixtures and stats?
Follow Matthew Dalton's fixtures, results, match appearances and Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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