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Past articles by Matthew:

'We do everything together' Why friendships in the Welsh camp could be crucial to World Cup success

Connor Roberts and Dan James sat down with ITV News to give an insight into life in the Welsh squad ahead of the 2022 tournament. → Read More

Meet John Alder, the man who has just been given one of the most important jobs in Welsh rugby

One of Nigel Walker's first appointments as WRU performance director was drafting in his former colleague John Alder → Read More

Geraint Thomas settles for bronze in Commonwealth Games time trial after early crash scuppers hopes of gold

Thomas was fancied ahead of the race but had to put in a herculean effort to simply finish on the podium after an early crash → Read More

Everyone has fallen in love with Olivia Breen after Welsh athlete's amazing TV interview

Breen produced a stunning display to cause an upset in the T37/38 100m final → Read More

Phil Bennett dies: Latest tributes to Welsh rugby legend after death as fans leave tributes

The Wales and Lions great has passed away after a long illness → Read More

Man Utd and Liverpool pay emotional in-game tribute after death of Cristiano Ronaldo’s newborn son

Last night, Ronaldo revealed the passing of his newborn baby son → Read More

The making of Dan Biggar, a relentless perfectionist for whom every day is a challenge

Wales captain Dan Biggar will reach 100 Tests this weekend and WalesOnline caught up with his former coaches who give fascinating insight into what has made him tick during the journey → Read More

All of Wales' nightmares came true in Dublin and it might get worse before it gets better

Wales and Ireland are on completely different trajectories but there is a minimum level of resistance required in such Tests → Read More

Live updates as Welsh Government to make Covid announcement amid potential sport restrictions

Mark Drakeford will decide today what restrictions, if any, he will bring in for big sporting events over the festive period → Read More

The nine massive Principality Stadium events now confirmed after Covid restrictions lifted

The WRU is expected to post significant financial losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will be looking forward to welcoming capacity crowds to events in the next 12 months → Read More

Welsh rugby star Elliot Dee announces birth of baby boy

Revealing the news, Dee called it the "proudest moment" of his life → Read More

Devastated Jade Jones fights back the tears in emotional TV interview after Olympics heartbreak

Jones was the heavy favourite to make history by winning a third consecutive gold medal in the taekwondo but lost in the first round → Read More

Welsh rugby star Rhys Webb marries childhood sweetheart in stunning ceremony at Hensol Castle

Webb and his long-time partner Delyth tied the knot at Hensel Castle → Read More

Inside the Lions' first training session in South Africa as raging Covid cases set to change tour plan

The British and Irish Lions have landed in South Africa but there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the trip → Read More

The other Dan Biggar, his childhood sweetheart wife and the little boy who it’s all for

Biggar gives 100 percent on the field but hits the off switch when it's time to be a father and a husband → Read More

Christian Eriksen collapse latest as team doctor reveals what happened on the pitch

The footballer fell to the ground and required CPR during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland → Read More

Christian Eriksen collapse sparks remarkable exchange between fans inside stadium as match restarts tonight

Eriksen is said to be awake and stable in hospital, and the Denmark v Finland match will kick off again tonight → Read More

The Long Mile dies at the Grand National as jockey Byrony Frost is taken to hospital

The horse suffered a fatal fall in the world's biggest steeplechase → Read More

Grand National 2021 full results and which finishing places each-way bets pay out on

Get the latest news, analysis and interviews as Wales chase a Grand Slam Sign upWhen you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. History has been made at… → Read More

Hundreds of furious gym owners and members march on the Senedd to protest

The sector is angry at the way it has been treated during the pandemic and is bidding to be classified as essential → Read More