By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt Hardy is the City AM Deputy Sports Editor with a specialism in the business of sport. He covers the likes of rugby, cricket, sporting investment and venture capital funds; while also being across golf, cricket, and the politics of sport.

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New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations

January 18, 2024

Richard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach has long been linked with the Georgia job with the news confirmed today. Cockerill honoured Cockerill said: “I’m really excited and honoured to be taking on [...]
Ascot Racecourse and Tote sign new five-year agreement

January 18, 2024

The iconic Ascot Racecourse has signed a new five-year agreement with UK Tote, building on an existing four-year partnership. The agreement kicked in on 1 January this year and will see all Tote bets placed on racing from Ascot support liquidity in the UK pool. Tote betting is when you bet on a horse and [...]
Joe Schmidt set to lead Australia against British and Irish Lions

January 18, 2024

Former Ireland and New Zealand boss Joe Schmidt has been lined up to lead Australia in the British and Irish Lions series next year. The Kiwi is set to take over the head coach job with the Wallabies which was left vacant by Eddie Jones’ move to Japan. It could see Schmidt in place for [...]
Jack Draper and Katie Boulter dumped out of Australian Open

January 18, 2024

Jack Draper and Katie Boulter were dumped out of the Australian Open this morning in a blow to British interests in Melbourne. British No1 Boulter lost 6-3 6-3 to 12th seed Zheng Qinwen of China. Draper, 22, lost 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-5 against American 14th seed Tommy Paul. “He beat me pretty bad last week [...]
Tom Pearson interview: England call-up, Saints and Munster Champions Cup tie

January 17, 2024

Northampton Saints star Tom Pearson insists he will put his best foot forward over the next fortnight to earn a spot in England’s opening Six Nations matchday 23 after being named in Steve Borthwick’s training squad. The powerful back-row, who has one cap to his name, was included in a 36-strong England squad with a [...]
Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley: We want to continue with games in London

January 17, 2024

Taking on the running of a rugby club amid the sport’s financial struggles is a brave decision. But Lance Bradley, new chief executive at Welsh region Ospreys, has not spent his first few weeks dipping his toe in the water. Instead he’s got stuck in, turning up to age-grade matches and telling his club’s landlords [...]
Nolli Waterman: Lions tour completes circle for women’s rugby

January 16, 2024

England World Cup winning full-back Danielle ‘Nolli’ Waterman has hailed the announcement of a Lions Women’s team as a monumental step for the sport and a catalyst for change. The British and Irish Lions have a 136-year history of touring with a men’s team, but from 2027 a women’s outfit will set sail for New [...]
Rugby in shock after star Rees-Zammit follows American dream to NFL

January 16, 2024

Rees-Zammit is to take part in the NFL's player pathway for overseas players.
Fury and Joshua could be set for showdown after bouts with Usyk and Ngannou

January 15, 2024

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua will fight former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in March to set up a possible undisputed fight with Tyson Fury. This comes despite the 34-year-old Brit’s camp previously calling a potential bout with Ngannou, born in Cameroon, as a “gimmick fight”. But at the face off yesterday top [...]
Liverpool mayor: Everton face double jeopardy in process where fairness is called into question

January 15, 2024

The mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram has lambasted the decision by the Premier League to charge Everton and Nottingham Forest with overspending. The Premier League clubs were slapped with charges on Monday with the league stating: “Everton FC and Nottingham Forest FC have each confirmed to the Premier League that they are in breach of [...]

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

The history of Christmas dinner, from steamed sheep’s head to traditional turkey

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