It found the competitive culture and demands of sport, as well as the end of a sporting career, can create an environment where abuse and addiction develops. Hopefully I was a lot of help to them.". Last updated on 19 August 202019 August 2020.From the section Rugby Union. The prop forward, from Newport, said he struggled to cope with the loss of his sport, career and health. A retired Wales rugby star and a former boxing champion open up about their struggles. Last updated on 26 August 202026 August 2020.From the section Welsh Rugby. VideoPatients 'absolutely loving' clear face masks, 'My ADHD will make uni restrictions extra hard', Giant sign cut into bracken on Black Mountains, The men have a night out on the town. Gravell played on for three more years with Llanelli before joining the BBC in 1985, taking the leading role in the BBC Cymru film for S4C, Bonner. The 33-year-old's career soon slipped away and he found himself in a small flat in his hometown of Welshpool, Powys, drinking bottles of vodka every day.
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"I was meant to get married last Saturday so it was a slightly different weekend for myself. BBC Wales business editor Welsh fans enjoying an international weekend. Gravell's career on radio also blossomed and he presented regular chat and entertainment series for both BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru. "He was a wonderful ambassador for rugby and for Wales and a great example of how the game can bring out the best in a man. "There's nothing we can do about it," said Jones, 28.