# Matt Dawson

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BBC

Sue Barker leaving A Question of Sport after 23 years along with team leaders in major shake-up

Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell will also depart the show after their final season together.

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Sep 13th 2020, 2:43 PM

Scare

World Cup winner Dawson reveals heart surgery after tick bite

The 44-year-old won 77 caps for his country and played seven times for the British and Irish Lions.

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Aug 21st 2017, 11:01 PM

tackle meningitis

'He ended up in an induced coma': Matt Dawson on his son's meningitis battle

Dawson and Rory Best are teaming up to raise awareness about the condition.

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Apr 24th 2017, 8:30 PM

Quiz master

Paul O'Connell absolutely bossed A Question of Sport last night

The man’s talent knows no bounds.

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Oct 27th 2016, 6:11 PM

Vaccinations

Matt Dawson shares images of two-year-old son battling meningitis to raise awareness

The former rugby player spoke out after a young British girl died from the condition.

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Feb 18th 2016, 12:15 PM

Controversy

Matt Dawson's 'Hakarena' has managed to annoy just about everyone

But is it offensive or just awful?

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Sep 16th 2015, 2:37 PM

lights camera action

Behind the scenes: BT Sport focus on 'having a bit more fun'

TheScore.ie went behind the scenes to check out BT’s coverage of yesterday’s Harlequins v Leinster clash.

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Dec 8th 2014, 7:33 PM

absolutely bantastic

We need to stage an intervention for BT rugby about their constant 'banter'

Rugby Tonight has some potential but it’s ruined by cringe-inducing comedy from the panel.

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Oct 28th 2014, 5:13 PM

Tee Time

Caddy shack: 15 celebrity golf handicaps that might surprise you

Tim Henman is a Wimbledon champion AND a scratch golfer?! (One of those statements may be incorrect)

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May 21st 2012, 6:08 PM

Different Class

Five things we learned this weekend ...

We spend the weekend on the couch so you don’t have to.

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Mar 21st 2011, 5:10 PM