Matt Southcombe
@mattsouthitv.bsky.social
Sports Reporter for ITV Wales.
"Let's make sure we stand for something."
Another very assured presser from Interim Wales Boss Matt Sherratt 🏴🏉
Another very assured presser from Interim Wales Boss Matt Sherratt 🏴🏉
February 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Let's make sure we stand for something."
Another very assured presser from Interim Wales Boss Matt Sherratt 🏴🏉
Another very assured presser from Interim Wales Boss Matt Sherratt 🏴🏉
BREAKING: Wales make eight personnel changes to the starting XV as Sherratt makes sweeping changes.
Anscombe and Llewellyn straight in.
Mee makes debut on the wing in place of the injured Adams.
Two opensides selected in Morgan and Reffell.
Anscombe and Llewellyn straight in.
Mee makes debut on the wing in place of the injured Adams.
Two opensides selected in Morgan and Reffell.
February 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING: Wales make eight personnel changes to the starting XV as Sherratt makes sweeping changes.
Anscombe and Llewellyn straight in.
Mee makes debut on the wing in place of the injured Adams.
Two opensides selected in Morgan and Reffell.
Anscombe and Llewellyn straight in.
Mee makes debut on the wing in place of the injured Adams.
Two opensides selected in Morgan and Reffell.
"You just want to say sorry."
Nick Tompkins' message to fans of Welsh rugby, including the thousands who travelled to Rome over the weekend.
These players are really going through it at the moment.
Nick Tompkins' message to fans of Welsh rugby, including the thousands who travelled to Rome over the weekend.
These players are really going through it at the moment.
February 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"You just want to say sorry."
Nick Tompkins' message to fans of Welsh rugby, including the thousands who travelled to Rome over the weekend.
These players are really going through it at the moment.
Nick Tompkins' message to fans of Welsh rugby, including the thousands who travelled to Rome over the weekend.
These players are really going through it at the moment.
NEW: Wales have called up Scarlets back-rower Taine Plumtree as Aaron Wainwright recovers from a facial injury he sustained on Friday night.
Wainwright has not left the squad at this stage. Owen Watkin is having further assessments on a knee injury.
Wainwright has not left the squad at this stage. Owen Watkin is having further assessments on a knee injury.
February 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
NEW: Wales have called up Scarlets back-rower Taine Plumtree as Aaron Wainwright recovers from a facial injury he sustained on Friday night.
Wainwright has not left the squad at this stage. Owen Watkin is having further assessments on a knee injury.
Wainwright has not left the squad at this stage. Owen Watkin is having further assessments on a knee injury.
At almost 1:00am on Saturday morning, a "gutted" Josh Adams emerged to give his views, bloodied nose and all.
Words can be hard to find after defeats like that but he did a pretty admirable job here.
Says this week in Rome is "huge".
Words can be hard to find after defeats like that but he did a pretty admirable job here.
Says this week in Rome is "huge".
February 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At almost 1:00am on Saturday morning, a "gutted" Josh Adams emerged to give his views, bloodied nose and all.
Words can be hard to find after defeats like that but he did a pretty admirable job here.
Says this week in Rome is "huge".
Words can be hard to find after defeats like that but he did a pretty admirable job here.
Says this week in Rome is "huge".
BREAKING: Warren Gatland has named his Wales squad for the Six Nations and there is a lot to take in;
Max Llewellyn, Taine Plumtree, Rio Dyer, Cam Winnett left out.
Sam Costelow, Dewi Lake, Adam Beard and Ryan Elias all out with injuries. Gareth Anscombe also absent.
Max Llewellyn, Taine Plumtree, Rio Dyer, Cam Winnett left out.
Sam Costelow, Dewi Lake, Adam Beard and Ryan Elias all out with injuries. Gareth Anscombe also absent.
January 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
BREAKING: Warren Gatland has named his Wales squad for the Six Nations and there is a lot to take in;
Max Llewellyn, Taine Plumtree, Rio Dyer, Cam Winnett left out.
Sam Costelow, Dewi Lake, Adam Beard and Ryan Elias all out with injuries. Gareth Anscombe also absent.
Max Llewellyn, Taine Plumtree, Rio Dyer, Cam Winnett left out.
Sam Costelow, Dewi Lake, Adam Beard and Ryan Elias all out with injuries. Gareth Anscombe also absent.
BREAKING: WRU announce that Nigel Walker has stood down as Executive Director of Rugby.
Warren Gatland remains as head coach of the men's national side.
Warren Gatland remains as head coach of the men's national side.
December 20, 2024 at 3:09 PM
BREAKING: WRU announce that Nigel Walker has stood down as Executive Director of Rugby.
Warren Gatland remains as head coach of the men's national side.
Warren Gatland remains as head coach of the men's national side.
BREAKING: Wales have drawn France, England and Netherlands at Euro 2025! 🏴⚽️
December 16, 2024 at 5:42 PM
BREAKING: Wales have drawn France, England and Netherlands at Euro 2025! 🏴⚽️
Wales' 2026 World Cup qualifying group has been confirmed 🏴⚽️
They're in Group J alongside;
Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein.
They're in Group J alongside;
Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein.
December 13, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Wales' 2026 World Cup qualifying group has been confirmed 🏴⚽️
They're in Group J alongside;
Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein.
They're in Group J alongside;
Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW 🚨 🏴 ⚽️
Wales have just been drawn with Belgium (again!).
Three more teams to be drawn alongside them in Group J.
Wales have just been drawn with Belgium (again!).
Three more teams to be drawn alongside them in Group J.
December 13, 2024 at 11:36 AM
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW 🚨 🏴 ⚽️
Wales have just been drawn with Belgium (again!).
Three more teams to be drawn alongside them in Group J.
Wales have just been drawn with Belgium (again!).
Three more teams to be drawn alongside them in Group J.
Today the WRU launched a new Brain Health Service for former elite male and female players.
The service includes an online cognitive assessment with a trained brain practitioner.
Ken Owens was one of the first in Wales to go through the process.
More tonight on Wales at Six.
The service includes an online cognitive assessment with a trained brain practitioner.
Ken Owens was one of the first in Wales to go through the process.
More tonight on Wales at Six.
December 12, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Today the WRU launched a new Brain Health Service for former elite male and female players.
The service includes an online cognitive assessment with a trained brain practitioner.
Ken Owens was one of the first in Wales to go through the process.
More tonight on Wales at Six.
The service includes an online cognitive assessment with a trained brain practitioner.
Ken Owens was one of the first in Wales to go through the process.
More tonight on Wales at Six.
It's a special edition of Wales at Six this evening dedicated to Wales' historic night in Dublin.
We've got the latest from the camp as the players head home this morning.
PLUS pieces with icons who paved the way, reaction from players' families & a look ahead to what's in store! 🏴⚽️
We've got the latest from the camp as the players head home this morning.
PLUS pieces with icons who paved the way, reaction from players' families & a look ahead to what's in store! 🏴⚽️
December 4, 2024 at 10:12 AM
It's a special edition of Wales at Six this evening dedicated to Wales' historic night in Dublin.
We've got the latest from the camp as the players head home this morning.
PLUS pieces with icons who paved the way, reaction from players' families & a look ahead to what's in store! 🏴⚽️
We've got the latest from the camp as the players head home this morning.
PLUS pieces with icons who paved the way, reaction from players' families & a look ahead to what's in store! 🏴⚽️
Temple Bar will be lively tonight! 🏴
History in Dublin. Wales' Women are heading to Euro 2025.
A first ever major tournament!
History in Dublin. Wales' Women are heading to Euro 2025.
A first ever major tournament!
December 3, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Temple Bar will be lively tonight! 🏴
History in Dublin. Wales' Women are heading to Euro 2025.
A first ever major tournament!
History in Dublin. Wales' Women are heading to Euro 2025.
A first ever major tournament!
Lively first half in Dublin.
Ireland have rattled the woodwork and Olivia Clark has made a great save.
Lily Woodham’s free-kick up the other end forced a decent save out of Courtney Brosnan but no score at the break.
Still 1-1 on aggregate. 🏴 ⚽️
Ireland have rattled the woodwork and Olivia Clark has made a great save.
Lily Woodham’s free-kick up the other end forced a decent save out of Courtney Brosnan but no score at the break.
Still 1-1 on aggregate. 🏴 ⚽️
December 3, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Lively first half in Dublin.
Ireland have rattled the woodwork and Olivia Clark has made a great save.
Lily Woodham’s free-kick up the other end forced a decent save out of Courtney Brosnan but no score at the break.
Still 1-1 on aggregate. 🏴 ⚽️
Ireland have rattled the woodwork and Olivia Clark has made a great save.
Lily Woodham’s free-kick up the other end forced a decent save out of Courtney Brosnan but no score at the break.
Still 1-1 on aggregate. 🏴 ⚽️
Bumped into the players’ families in a bar outside the Aviva Stadium along with @wmenywod.bsky.social
Loads of excitement and pride ahead of a massive night.
Loads of excitement and pride ahead of a massive night.
December 3, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Bumped into the players’ families in a bar outside the Aviva Stadium along with @wmenywod.bsky.social
Loads of excitement and pride ahead of a massive night.
Loads of excitement and pride ahead of a massive night.
"This is probably the biggest game we've all played in. It's a huge moment for Welsh football." 🏴⚽️
December 2, 2024 at 4:44 PM
"This is probably the biggest game we've all played in. It's a huge moment for Welsh football." 🏴⚽️
Wales getting acquainted with the Aviva Stadium 🏴⚽️
December 2, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Wales getting acquainted with the Aviva Stadium 🏴⚽️
This is a blistering joint open letter from Cardiff City supporters organisations.
“The club remains stuck in a perpetual cycle of failure”
The letter also warns that “irreversible toxicity and apathy” could engulf the club if things don’t change.
“The club remains stuck in a perpetual cycle of failure”
The letter also warns that “irreversible toxicity and apathy” could engulf the club if things don’t change.
December 2, 2024 at 9:37 AM
This is a blistering joint open letter from Cardiff City supporters organisations.
“The club remains stuck in a perpetual cycle of failure”
The letter also warns that “irreversible toxicity and apathy” could engulf the club if things don’t change.
“The club remains stuck in a perpetual cycle of failure”
The letter also warns that “irreversible toxicity and apathy” could engulf the club if things don’t change.
"The game is right in its moment. It's incredible. The women's game is going nowhere."
Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson reacts to tonight's record crowd at the CCS.
Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson reacts to tonight's record crowd at the CCS.
November 29, 2024 at 10:25 PM
"The game is right in its moment. It's incredible. The women's game is going nowhere."
Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson reacts to tonight's record crowd at the CCS.
Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson reacts to tonight's record crowd at the CCS.
1-1. Wales and Republic of Ireland head to Dublin all square for the second leg on Tuesday night.
Got to feel the visitors will be the happier of the two tonight but both sides struggled to create clearcut chances.
Got to feel the visitors will be the happier of the two tonight but both sides struggled to create clearcut chances.
November 29, 2024 at 9:12 PM
1-1. Wales and Republic of Ireland head to Dublin all square for the second leg on Tuesday night.
Got to feel the visitors will be the happier of the two tonight but both sides struggled to create clearcut chances.
Got to feel the visitors will be the happier of the two tonight but both sides struggled to create clearcut chances.
A record attendance confirmed for Wales' women tonight.
16,845 at the Cardiff City Stadium for the Euro 2025 play-off final first leg against Republic of Ireland.
16,845 at the Cardiff City Stadium for the Euro 2025 play-off final first leg against Republic of Ireland.
November 29, 2024 at 8:54 PM
A record attendance confirmed for Wales' women tonight.
16,845 at the Cardiff City Stadium for the Euro 2025 play-off final first leg against Republic of Ireland.
16,845 at the Cardiff City Stadium for the Euro 2025 play-off final first leg against Republic of Ireland.
1-1 after 45 minutes of the Euro 2025 play-off final.
Wales took the lead against the run of play but Olivia Clark will be disappointed to be beaten from 30 yards.
Wales took the lead against the run of play but Olivia Clark will be disappointed to be beaten from 30 yards.
November 29, 2024 at 8:04 PM
1-1 after 45 minutes of the Euro 2025 play-off final.
Wales took the lead against the run of play but Olivia Clark will be disappointed to be beaten from 30 yards.
Wales took the lead against the run of play but Olivia Clark will be disappointed to be beaten from 30 yards.
"The legacy of this team has already been created."
A thoughtful answer from Rhian Wilkinson when asked where leading Wales to the Euros would rank in her career achievements...
A thoughtful answer from Rhian Wilkinson when asked where leading Wales to the Euros would rank in her career achievements...
November 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM
"The legacy of this team has already been created."
A thoughtful answer from Rhian Wilkinson when asked where leading Wales to the Euros would rank in her career achievements...
A thoughtful answer from Rhian Wilkinson when asked where leading Wales to the Euros would rank in her career achievements...
In his column for the Times, Sam Warburton joins former team-mate Jonathan Davies in calling Welsh rugby to cut down from four to three regions.
His views on talent ID are thought-provoking but it also drives home the uncomfortable truth that Welsh rugby's rebuild will take years.
His views on talent ID are thought-provoking but it also drives home the uncomfortable truth that Welsh rugby's rebuild will take years.
November 29, 2024 at 3:12 PM
In his column for the Times, Sam Warburton joins former team-mate Jonathan Davies in calling Welsh rugby to cut down from four to three regions.
His views on talent ID are thought-provoking but it also drives home the uncomfortable truth that Welsh rugby's rebuild will take years.
His views on talent ID are thought-provoking but it also drives home the uncomfortable truth that Welsh rugby's rebuild will take years.
Speaking to a Senedd Committee, WRU Chair Richard Collier-Keywood refutes that sexism was at the heart of a contract dispute with the women's squad this summer..
November 28, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Speaking to a Senedd Committee, WRU Chair Richard Collier-Keywood refutes that sexism was at the heart of a contract dispute with the women's squad this summer..