'A dream come true': Michael Matthews takes green jersey
The making of Michael Matthews is far from complete, despite the significance of his breakthrough Tour de France green jersey points competition victory on Sunday.
The making of Michael Matthews is far from complete, despite the significance of his breakthrough Tour de France green jersey points competition victory on Sunday.
Britain's Chris Froome claimed his fourth Tour de France title after finishing safely in the main pack on the 21st and last stage on Sunday.
In the 20th stage time trial, Michael Matthews had to do something that he has rarely done in his career, let alone in this Tour de France.
Just like that, Michael Matthews will go down as one of the greatest athletes Canberra's ever produced.
Chris Froome has used the stage 20 time trial to secure his fourth Tour de France.
Michael Matthews got his nickname from loud clothing, earrings necklaces and spiky hair, but there's another side to him.
Tour De France entourage agree the 26-year-old Australian's career is about to skyrocket.
England rugby coach Eddie Jones believes Kurtley Beale is destined to play an integral role in Michael Cheika's 2019 World Cup plans.
Michael Matthews will become the third Australian to win the green jersey if he makes it Paris.
Australian cycling legend Phil Anderson has been airlifted to hospital after falling off his bike.
Tour de France leader Chris Froome has survived a thrilling Col d'Izoard climb while Australia's green jersey favourite Michael Matthews remains well clear after a thrilling 18th stage.
Clowns. It's a dog's breakfast. The pair of them have no place at this level. At best, they are scapegoats for a failure of leadership.
Ten years ago, most Rwandans had never even seen a road bike. Today, they dream of an international career with one ultimate goal.
"This whole team has massive respect for Kittel so we just want to show that," the Australian said.
Canberra needs a new Green Machine, and cyclist Michael Matthews is answering the call.
Canberra cyclist Michael Matthews is closing in on a Tour de France green jersey triumph in Paris this weekend.
Michael Matthews has surged into favouritism for the Tour de France's Green Jersey after Germany's Marcel Kittel retired from contention.
Canberra's Michael Matthews not only won his second stage of the Tour de France, but he's in the running for the green jersey.
Canberra's Donna and Allan Matthews watched their son ride into the history books on Tuesday night.
The Australian let out hoots of joy when he was notified he had got up by a wheel length.