Other Sporting and Academic Interests
- Dawson played cricket for Buckinghamshire Under-18s as a wicketkeeper-batsman.
- He also played football for Chelsea Schoolboys as a winger before deciding to concentrate on rugby.
- Dawson is a keen supporter of Premiership side Everton Football Club.
- Dawson was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College on 5 September 2007.
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