Mathew Davies

Cardiff, Swansea

Sport Content Editor at Wales on Sunday

Sport content editor @WalesOnline.

Articles

Zhao Xintong's net worth and controversial career as he eyes Crucible glory

1 week ago | leeds-live.co.uk | Mathew Davies
Steve Davis turns back on BBC snooker cameras and refuses to go on in awkward moment

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Jack McEachen

Six-time world snooker champion Steve Davis was left red-faced during the BBC's coverage of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on Sunday morningDuring the World Snooker Championship coverage, Steve Davis abruptly halted a segment and turned away from the BBC cameras. This occurred during a break between frames in Judd Trump's second-round match against Shaun Murphy, where Davis attempted to recreate a shot by Murphy, which ended up going awry.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn BOTH end up in same hospital in unexpected reunion

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Martin Domin

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were both taken to hospital following their gruelling 12-round clash in north London on Saturday nightChris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn found themselves in an unexpected reunion at the hospital, mere hours after their intense face-off. Following the match, Eubank Jr was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, while Benn remained behind for media engagements.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney get massive cash boost after Wrexham promotion

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Tom Victor

Wrexham sealed their third successive promotion and will be playing Championship football next season after an 8-0 win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday afternoonWrexham's ascent to the Championship is not only a triumph on the pitch but also brings a significant monetary incentive for their star-studded ownership duo. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are poised to reap an £8million windfall in television revenue following the Red Dragons securing promotion with a match to spare.
Cardiff City hold awards night hours after gutting relegation confirmed

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies

Cardiff City were relegated to League One on SaturdayCardiff City held their awards evening last night, just hours after their Championship relegation was confirmed. The 0-0 draw with West Brom at Cardiff City Stadium consigned the Bluebirds to League One football after a miserable season that saw them change manager three times. They now face the prospect of finishing the campaign rock-bottom of the league, with a trip to Norwich City still to come next weekend.
London Marathon gatecrashed as protestors wrestled off Tower Bridge by police

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Tom Parsons

The London Marathon was disrupted on Sunday morning as police were forced to wrestle paint throwers to the ground on Tower Bridge during the elite men's raceThe London Marathon faced unexpected disruption on Sunday morning when protesters took to Tower Bridge, leading to police intervention. As the elite men's race leaders approached, two individuals vaulted the barriers onto the course, prompting swift action from the authorities.
Ryan Reynolds sums up the Welsh perfectly as dramatic footage emerges from inside Wrexham box

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies

Wrexham secured their third-straight promotion on Saturday with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McELhenney in attendanceRyan Reynolds has paid tribute to the whole of Wrexham Football Club following their history-making back-to-back-to-back promotions to the Championship. The Dragons roared past Charlton 3-0 on Saturday to secure second place in the League One table and automatic promotion to the second tier.
Cardiff City Supporters' Trust issue strong statement and demand urgent meeting with Vincent Tan

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies

Cardiff City have been relegated to League One and their supporters' trust has called for urgent changeCardiff City Supporters' Trust have requested an urgent meeting with owner Vincent Tan following the club's disastrous relegation to League One. The Bluebirds' fate was sealed on Saturday with a draw at home to West Brom, the second game which club legend Aaron Ramsey presided over following the sacking of Omer Riza.
Chris Eubank Jr's grim injury emerges after being rushed to hospital

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Samuel Meade

Chris Eubank Jr defeated Conor Benn on points to win the generational battle and inflict a first defeat on his opponent, who has now revealed the extent of the injuries he sufferedAfter his victory over Conor Benn, Chris Eubank Jnr appeared to have a broken jaw and was promptly whisked away post-fight from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Louis Rees-Zammit sparks dating rumours as identity of mystery woman revealed

2 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies

The former Wales rugby international posted pictures of the pair over the weekend at a music festivalLouis Rees-Zammit has sparked dating rumours after the former rugby star posted photos with online US influencer Drew Knotts. The NFL hopeful uploaded pictures to his Instagram account over the weakened showing the pair at a music festival in the States.