Matt Heaton
6' 2" | 220 lbs | Canada
Experienced Canadian international Matt Heaton is returning to RFCLA, committing to the Club for another two season in 2025 and 2026.
Originally from Godmanchester in Quebec, Heaton first found rugby in high school and he never looked back.
The flanker has been a stalwart on the Canadian international scene since the aged levels, playign from U16 upwards for his country.
Heaton made his senior Test debut in 2016, going on to notch 38 caps for Canada so far in his career.
After representing Canada in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Heaton took up the chance to come to MLR, playing with Atlanta.
While some of the season was disrupted with COVID, Heaton settled himself in the American competition, a co-captain for Atlanta in 2021.
With the relocation of Atlanta to LA in 2024, Heaton followed his team and made the move to the west coast. It’s a decision that’s really agreed with the veteran backrower, who has opted to extend his stay in California.
