Matt Protheroe (born 10 October 1996) is a rugby union player for Bristol Rugby.
The Swansea born player, equally competent at fly half or full back, was praised for his performances in the 2014-15 season for Hartpury RFC in National League One scoring seven tries in 14 appearances.
The 18-year-old made his Aviva Premiership A League debut for Gloucester against the Sale Jets in January 2015.
On 27 May 2015, Protheroe signed his first professional contract with Gloucester Rugby, despite attraction from other top Premiership clubs.
However, he left early by mutual agreement to join local rivals Bristol Rugby in the RFU Championship from the 2017-18 season.On 22 February 2015, Protheroe was selected for England U18s.
He produced a Man of the Match performance in their 21-5 victory over France.