Mat Gilbert

Matthew Ian Gilbert (born 10 September 1985) is an English rugby union footballer currently playing at Flanker and number eight for Cinderford. He previously played for Hartpury University, Bath and Worcester Warriors. As well as Llanelli Scarlets in the Pro 14 and European Cup.

He is the only deaf professional sportsman in England. Mat has worn hearing aids Since he was a child, and now wears Phonak aids. He works as a celebrity ambassador for Phonak, as well as an ambassador for the charity, Action on Hearing Loss helping to raise awareness of hearing loss.

He has played 11 times for the England Deaf rugby team - www.englanddeafrugby.com