Matthew J Watkins, former Wales rugby union international, dies aged 41

Centre won 18 caps between 2003 and 2006Watkins had been diagnosed with pelvic cancerThe former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41 after a long illness.Watkins, who won 18 caps for Wales between 2003 and 2006, retired in 2011 and was diagnosed with a rare form of pelvic cancer in 2013.RIP Matthew. What a lovely guy who took on cancer with courage and always had a smile on his face. @Velindre. Lived life to the full and was always smiling. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends. #Putsthingsintoperspective pic.twitter.com/h60LTrvCZD Continue reading...