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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‘Test match animal’ Underhill ready for Rugby World Cup, says Sinfield

October 8, 2023

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has described Sam Underhill as a “Test match animal” after the flanker was added to the national squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final this weekend. The back-row has 27 England caps and joins the set-up in place of Jack Willis, who has left France injured. England already qualified [...]
England’s supposed rebuild is yet to establish rock solid foundations

October 8, 2023

England came just metres away from an historic defeat at the hands of Samoa last night at the Rugby World Cup, and it would have been a loss they deserved. Steve Borthwick’s men were all over the place, struggling in the midfield and unable to take the chances they were given. The 18-17 victory in [...]
England v Samoa: 10 Rugby World Cup facts ahead of kick-off

October 7, 2023

England take on Samoa knowing they are through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Here are 10 facts about the two sides ahead of their clash on Saturday. 10 Rugby World Facts
Can Max Verstappen win the F1 title this weekend?

October 7, 2023

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is closing in on a third consecutive Formula 1 world championship, and he can seal it this weekend in Qatar. Despite there being five races after this weekend, the Dutchman can wrap up the title before lights out on Sunday. Here’s how. Saturday sees the return of the sprint race, a [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup in London

October 5, 2023

It is the final weekend of fixtures in the pool stages of this Rugby World Cup and bars and pubs across London are waiting to be graced with your presence. Here’s where City A.M. are watching this weekend. Tyrwhitt Arms Charles Tyrwhitt, whose ambassadors include former England internationals Matt Dawson and Jason Robinson, occasionally open [...]
Lord’s Long Room members banished from home of cricket over Ashes behaviour

October 5, 2023

Three MCC members have been booted out of Lord’s following their behaviour in the Long Room during the Ashes. The fifth day of the second Test between England and Australia at the Home of Cricket was marred unsavoury scenes after members appeared to abuse players verbally as they walked through the north London pavilion. One [...]
Exclusive: Aston Martin owner Stroll hints Andretti won’t get F1 spot

October 4, 2023

Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has cast doubt on whether Andretti Motorsport will ever take their place on the Formula 1 grid and urged the sport to stick with a 10-team set-up. Stroll told City A.M. that the current grid format is not broken and that the best way in for prospective owners is to [...]
Cavendish to have one last crack at Tour de France record

October 4, 2023

Mark Cavendish says his kids were key in him choosing to stay on the bike for another year as the Grand Tour sprinter eyes the Tour de France stage win record. The Brit is currently tied with the great Eddy Merckx on 34 wins and has been targeting the outright record in recent seasons. Cavendish [...]
PGMOL release VAR audio of disallowed Liverpool goal v Spurs

October 3, 2023

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) have said they will implement changes to VAR processes after last night releasing the audio surrounding Luis Diaz’s disallowed goal for Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur. The VAR team – made up of Darren England and Dan Cook – had wrongly thought that the goal had been given by [...]
England need best players playing in Premiership, says Care

October 3, 2023

England international Danny Care has said he sees the positives of proposed hybrid international contracts if it keeps the country’s top rugby players in the English Premiership. A number of stars, such as Henry Arundell and Jack Willis, have fled overseas after the collapse of the rugby clubs last season while the surviving 10 outfits [...]

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