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  1. 'We're all so proud of her' - Joyce-Butcherspublished at 17:46 30 July

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    Alisha Joyce-Butchers says she is "so proud" of wife Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, who is representing Team GB at a third Olympic Games.

    The Wales flanker is among a contingent of supporters from Jaz's home of St Davids, Pembrokeshire who have travelled to Paris to watch the sevens rugby.

    GB have missed out on a medal, finishing seventh, but Joyce-Butchers says it does not change "how far they have come".

  2. GB Sevens finish seventh as Powell becomes an Olympianpublished at 17:44 30 July

    Kayleigh Powell in Team GB kitImage source, Getty Images
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    Kayleigh Powell is on a hybrid contract allowing her to play rugby union and sevens

    Team GB women's rugby sevens team have finished seventh at the Paris Olympics after beating Ireland for a second time in their campaign.

    Jasmine Joyce-Butchers was joined in the 28-12 victory by fellow Wales team-mate Kayleigh Powell.

    Powell, from Church Village, was called up to the squad after Grace Crompton sustained an injury.

    She became the 32nd Welsh athlete at the Paris Olympics.

  3. Joyce-Butchers on scoresheet in last-minute loss to Chinapublished at 14:06 30 July

    Jasmine Joyce-Butchers touches down for a tryImage source, Getty Images
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    Jasmine Joyce-Butchers is playing in her third Olympic Games

    Great Britain’s women's rugby sevens team have suffered a last-minute defeat to China.

    Wales' Jasmine Joyce-Butchers scored one of three tries for GB, but China were able to score the crucial try in the last few seconds of the match.

    It means Great Britain will next compete at 17:00 BST for seventh and eighth place, against either France or Ireland.

  4. Men's hockey claim Netherlands drawpublished at 13:57 30 July

    Great Britain’s men’s hockey team remain unbeaten at the Olympic Games after they claimed a creditable draw with Netherlands.

    The Dutch – who are the top-ranked side in the world – were heading for victory until Lee Morton struck late on to secure a 2-2 draw.

    The Netherlands remain top of the Pool A table, with Great Britain two points behind them in third after a draw and two wins in their three games so far. The top four in the six-team pool go through to the last eight.

    GB, whose squad includes Welsh trio Jacob Draper, Gareth Furlong and Rupert Shipperley, are next in action against hosts France on Thursday, 1 August at 11:45 BST.

  5. Richards safely throughpublished at 12:28 30 July

    Tom Brown
    BBC Sport Wales

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    Team GB's Matt Richards qualifies to semi-finals of men's 100m freestyle

    The silver medallist in the 200m free advances in the 100m free.

    He admits he's trying to save back as much energy as possible, as a 48.40 sees him qualify 13th fastest for the semi-finals tonight.

    Job done.

    "I wanted to do something different this year," he told BBC Sport. "Try to ease through the rounds a little bit more.

    "The swim felt great, really smooth, a bit close for comfort again but we’re through and that’s all that matters.

    "We’re all expecting that last heat to be the fastest one. Probably all of us in the middle were a little bit cagey and not sure when to go.

    "Conserving as much energy as possible and so the same in the semi but a bit faster, and then the 4x200m is the big one today."

  6. Praise for 'extraordinary' swimmer Richardspublished at 12:24 30 July

    Sport Wales chief executive Brian Davies has praised the "extraordinary" swim from Matt Richards that earned him Olympic silver in Paris yesterday.

    Richards missed out on gold by 0.02 seconds in a thrilling 200m freestyle final won by Romania's David Popovici.

    "The favourite in the middle was pushed all the way by one of the slowest qualifiers on the end like Matt," Davies said.

    “I think that was the extraordinary bit, a lane-one swimmer nearly won gold last night, fantastic effort from Matt and everyone that supports him.

    “There’s a strong quartet there for team GB; Duncan Scott who came fourth last night, Tom Dean and more, there’s incredible strength in depth in the men’s 4x100m and the relay.

    "I’m really looking forward to seeing how Matt does today in the 100m freestyle.”

  7. No medal for Joyce-Butchers and sevens team-mates published at 06:07 30 July

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    GB eliminated from women's rugby sevens after USA win

    Jasmine Joyce-Butchers and her Team GB sevens team-mates are out of contention for a medal at the Paris Olympics.

    They were beaten 17-7 by the United States in the quarter-finals.

    Joyce-Butchers impressed with a memorable try-saving cover tackle on American star Ilona Maher shortly before the break at Stade de France.

    But after two previous attempts at winning a medal were in vain, Joyce will again go home without a podium finish.

    GB can still finish fifth during Tuesday's play-off games.

  8. Richards frustrated, but it adds 'fuel to the fire'published at 22:46 29 July

    Tom Brown
    BBC Sport Wales

    Matt Richards says he will learn from his first individual Olympic finalImage source, BBC Sport
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    Matt Richards says he will learn from his first individual Olympic final

    A silver medal in your first individual Olympic final is an impressive feat.

    But Matt Richards has high standards.

    After winning the world title in this event - the 200m freestyle - only last year, he wanted the Olympic title tonight.

    But after qualifying seventh fastest, he was out in lane one. He told me afterwards he will learn from the experience for his remaining events this week.

    “That was probably a tactical error on my part last night," he admitted. "I probably could’ve done with being in the middle of the pool and a little bit closer to what was going on.

    "But it’s great learning. I’m young. I’m 21 years old. I plan on being in the sport at least another 10 years yet. I’d like to get to five Olympic Games if I’m able to.

    "I will learn from that last night. I’m going to make sure that doesn’t happen again this week or every major meet after this.

    "So if that means that tonight I was meant to get the silver rather than the gold because of it. Everything happens for a reason."

  9. Richards wins silver!published at 22:21 29 July

    Matt Richards celebrates winning silver in the men's 200m freestyleImage source, BBC Sport
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    Matt Richards celebrates winning silver in the men's 200m freestyle

    Matt Richards agonisingly missed out on a first individual Olympic gold as he took silver in the men's 200m freestyle.

    The 21-year-old was just two-hundredths of a second behind Romania's David Popovici, who took the gold.

    Richards was out in lane one after only qualifying seventh fastest, but came within a fingertip of taking the win.

  10. Richards 'calm and composed' before first individual Olympic finalpublished at 18:42 29 July

    Tom Brown
    BBC Sport Wales

    Matt Richards' parents, Amanda and Simon, ahead of their son's first individual Olympic finalImage source, BBC Sport
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    Matt Richards' parents, Amanda and Simon, are delighted to see their son at an Olympics in person for the first time

    It could be a special night in the pool for 21-year-old Matt Richards, as the 2023 world champion goes for gold in the men's 200m freestyle final.

    I spoke to his parents, Amanda and Simon, before tonight's race. They're delighted to be here after being forced to watch his relay gold at the Covid-affected Tokyo Games from their lounge.

    They told me he is "calm and composed", determined to win his first individual Olympic medal. And they don't think being in an outside lane will harm his chances.

    Not long until we find out.

  11. Second hockey defeat for GB womenpublished at 17:50 29 July

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    Team GB suffer defeat against Australia in women's hockey pool B

    Sarah Jones and her Great Britain women’s hockey team-mates have suffered a second defeat in their second game at the Olympics, this time going down 4-0 against Australia.

    Three-time Olympic champions Australia claimed a comfortable victory as they made it two wins from two at the Paris Games.

    But this was another setback for GB following their loss to Spain on Sunday.

    Jones, from Cardiff, and the GB team have two pool games remaining, against South Africa on Wednesday, 31 August at 09:30 BST and United States on Thursday, 1 August at 16:30 BST.

  12. Joyce-Butchers and Jones set for USA quarter-finalpublished at 15:48 29 July

    Great Britain’s women’s rugby sevens team, which includes Welsh players Jasmine Joyce-Butchers and Megan Jones, will face the USA in the Olympic quarter-finals after finishing second in pool B.

    Team GB's place in the last eight was confirmed after Australia beat Ireland 19-14

    USA's defeat by France means the Americans will meet Great Britain at 20:30 BST.

  13. Emotional Harris 'proud' of Olympic displaypublished at 15:11 29 July

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    An emotional Medi Harris says she's "proud" of her Olympic display despite missing out on the semi-finals of the 100m backstroke.

    The Porthmadog swimmer, whose mother passed away earlier this year, told BBC Wales' Janet Ebenezer she is now focusing on the 4x200m relay heats on Thursday.

  14. Joyce-Butchers tries secure win over South Africapublished at 13:31 29 July

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    Team GB advance into the quarter-finals of the women's rugby sevens

    Wales’ Jasmine Joyce-Butchers scored two tries after coming off the bench to secure a comeback victory for Great Britain's sevens rugby team in their pool B match against South Africa.

    They have won two of their three games, with the final fixture in the pool, between Australia and Ireland, getting under way at 13:30 BST.

    The top two teams in each pool and the best two third-placed sides in their pools qualify for the quarter-finals. The remainder will go into placing matches.

  15. Brightmore coxes GB to men’s eight rowing finalpublished at 11:34 29 July

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    GB rowers win heat and qualify for Final

    Harry Brightmore has coxed Team GB’s men’s rowing eight into the final.

    The British outfit won their heat on Monday in a time of 5.37.04.

    Brightmore, who has Welsh grandparents, will return to action with his team for Saturday's final, which is scheduled to start at 10:10 BST.

  16. Stewart helps women's eight to rowing finalpublished at 11:19 29 July

    Eve Stewart and her Team GB team-mates have qualified for Saturday's women's eight final.

    Stewart's team won their heat in an impressive time of 6.16.20.

    Netherlands-born Stewart, who has a Welsh mother, will compete for a medal with her team at 09:50 BST on Saturday.

    The repechages, which give those who have missed out in the early rounds to have a second chance at qualifying for the final, take place at 09:10 BST on Thursday.

  17. Harris fails in semi-final bidpublished at 10:52 29 July

    Medi Harris in action at the OlympicsImage source, Getty Images

    Medi Harris has failed to qualify for this evening's 100m backstroke semi-final after finishing sixth in her heat and 19th overall.

    The Porthmadog swimmer's time was 1:00:85 in the third heat, which was won by American Katharine Berkoff.

    Only the top 16 swimmers qualify for the semi-finals, which take place from 19:57 BST.

    Harris hopes to be back in action on Thursday morning for the women's 4x200m freestyle relay heats.

  18. Shipperley's late equaliser rescues Team GBpublished at 21:05 28 July

    Welshman Rupert Shipperley scored a late equaliser for Great Britain to finish with a 2-2 draw against South Africa in their pool match.

    South Africa were ahead for most of the game, but a succession of penalty corners in the final quarter saved Great Britain.

    Great Britain now turn their focus to facing world number 1 ranked Netherlands on Tuesday 30th July - 1145 BST.

  19. Richards reaches 200m finalpublished at 20:54 28 July

    Matt Richards dives into the poolImage source, Getty Images

    Matt Richards has reached his first individual Olympic final.

    The 21-year-old finished fourth in his 200m freestyle semi-final. He qualified seventh-fastest for the final, which takes place at 1940 BST on Monday night.

  20. Team GB gymnasts qualify for women's team finalpublished at 20:45 28 July

    Great Britain's gymnasts, including Cardiff teenager Ruby Evans, have waited a good nine hours before confirmation came through that they have qualified for the women's team final.

    This will be held at the Bercy Arena on Tuesday evening.

  21. Australia beat Team GB in Women's Rugby sevenspublished at 19:56 28 July

    Team GB women’s rugby 7s were defeated by a strong Australian side 36-5 in their second match of the day.

    Australia were dominant across both halves against the squad including Wales’ Jaz Joyce-Butchers.

    Great Britain are now third in their pool and will need a win against South Africa on Monday in their final pool match of the competition, which takes place at 1300 BST.

  22. Great Britain win women's sevens openerpublished at 15:06 28 July

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    GB women start with hard-fought win

    Great Britain triumphed in the first women's sevens match of Paris 2024, fighting back to win 21-12 having trailed 12-7 at half-time.

    Wales’ Jaz Joyce-Butchers - formerly Joyce - and Meg Jones were in the starting line-up.

    Joyce-Butchers scored a try at the start of the second half as GB improved significantly after the break.

    They will be back in action in their second pool game, against 2016 Olympic champions Australia, at 18:30 BST.

  23. Maclean-Howell finishes 23rdpublished at 14:54 28 July

     Ella MacLean-Howell of Team GB competesImage source, Getty Images

    Wales' Ella Maclean-Howell has finished 23rd in the women’s mountain bike.

    The 19-year-old from Llantrisant, competing at her first Olympic Games, finished in 1:36.26.

    The home favourite, France’s Pauline Ferrand Prevot, took gold as she finished almost three minutes ahead of anyone else.

  24. GB beaten by Spain in hockey openerpublished at 14:12 28 July

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    GB beaten by Spain in opening match

    Great Britain women have lost their opening pool match 2-1 to Spain at Yves-du-Manoir stadium.

    All three goals came in the opening nine minutes with Laura Barrios and Lola Riera scoring for Spain, either side of Giselle Ansley's equaliser for Team GB.

    Great Britain, who include Wales' Sarah Jones, pushed hard for an equaliser but struggled to create chances outside of penalty corners.

    Ansley's goal was the only one of 13 set-pieces they were able to convert.

    With four of the six teams in the pool progressing to the next round, Great Britain have plenty of opportunity to recover from this loss and face Australia tomorrow in their next match.