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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La Rochelle still on track for three consecutive Champions Cup trophies

January 21, 2024

Double defending champions La Rochelle resisted a late surge from Sale Sharks on Sunday to win 24-37, book their place in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and keep their hopes of three consecutive titles alive. Having lost their opening two matches – at home to last year’s finalists Leinster and away to [...]
Fifa president Infantino calls for automatic match forfeits over racism

January 21, 2024

President of football’s governing body Fifa Gianni Infantino has called for automatic match forfeits for teams whose fans engage in racist abuse. It comes after incidents at Serie A club Udinese and Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. France international goalkeeper Mike Maignan said he heard monkey noises during AC Milan’s visit to Udinese. Milan players exited [...]
Lawrence to replace Brook on England tour of India

January 21, 2024

Dan Lawrence will join England for their tour to India after Harry Brook returned home from the subcontinent. The England and Wales Cricket Board cited personal reasons for Brook’s decision with England’s first Test against India in their five-match series starting on Thursday. It is understood that Brook may return to the side in the [...]
McIlroy wins fourth Dubai Desert Classic

January 21, 2024

Rory McIlroy secured a record fourth Dubai Desert Classic title yesterday having been 10 strokes off the lead at the halfway stage. The Northern Irishman’s third-round 63 catapulted him into contention before pulling clear on Sunday to retain his title. McIlroy finished on 14-under-par, one shot clear of Adrian Meronk in second and two clear [...]
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 [...]

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