The Latest Breaking News from Matt Dawson

‘We believe in the plan’: England vow to double down on kick-heavy style against France

England’s Ben Spencer has said ‘we all believe in the plan’ despite three consecutive losses in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick identifies key reason for 'unacceptable' England defeat to Italy

Pressure piles on under-fire head coach after dismal campaign worsens

Evening Standard · Mar 7

What is Lyme disease? And how to avoid tick bites

With summer approaching and more time spent outdoors, how can you best prevent tick bites and lyme disease?

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2025

Olympic dream lives on for hockey player who amputated finger to reach Paris

Australia’s Matthew Dawson thought his Games were over after a freak accident but a bold decision ensured he will still be part of a team chasing a medal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024

Australian hockey player amputates finger to save Olympic dream

The 30-year-old had injured his right hand after being struck by a hockey stick just two weeks before he was due to represent the Kookaburras

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson sacrifices finger for Paris Olympics

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has sacrificed part of his finger to ensure his participation in the Paris Olympics. The 30-year-old recently broke his ring finger on his right hand, leaving his Olympic dreams in jeopardy. To compete in his third Olympics, Dawson chose to have the top part of…

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2024

Kookaburras beat India for second straight day in Perth

Australia's Kookaburras have beaten India for the second straight day in the Perth International Festival of Hockey, coming from behind to win 4-2.

AAP · Apr 7, 2024

Peris eyes Hockeyroos milestone in Perth return

Brooke Peris, Matt Dawson and Aran Zalewski are on the cusp of milestones that should come in crucial pre-Olympic Perth hockey fixtures later this month.

AAP · Apr 1, 2024

BBC cancels A Question of Sport after 53 years due to ‘funding challenges’

Viewer ratings for the quiz show have plummeted over recent years

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win

Rugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023