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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Six Nations: England savouring renewed title ambitions

February 2, 2024

It’s amazing isn’t it, how predictions often fall flat on their faces? England, alongside neighbours Wales, were billed as the potential flops at the Rugby World Cup last year in France. All eyes were on Les Bleus and Ireland to make the case for the northern hemisphere against the might of the south. But Wales [...]
Six Nations: France on tour as Paris evicts Les Bleus

February 1, 2024

The fashion, the food, the sights and the jouer jouer rugby: Paris is a staple of the Six Nations and a bucket list venue for anybody looking to experience the game at international level. The Stade de France is home to iconic moments from multiple sports, most recently the Rugby World Cup final in October, [...]
Six Nations: World Cup cycles don’t matter for Ireland, replacing Sexton does

February 1, 2024

As the Cranberries classic Zombie rang around the Stade de France at multiple points during last year’s Rugby World Cup, it almost seemed destined that fly-half and Ireland great Johnny Sexton would cap his career standing by lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy. The four provinces were coached by Andy Farrell for the first time [...]
Topsy Ojo on Six Nations winners, Italy relegation and England honeymoon

February 1, 2024

The Six Nations is back after a Rugby World Cup last year where some expectations were exceeded and others weren’t. But in the best annual international rugby tournament, which is celebrating 25 years since its expansion from the old Five Nations, everything is on the line and nothing can be taken for granted. City A.M. [...]
Ford set to beat Smith to England 10 shirt against Italy in Six Nations

January 31, 2024

George Ford is set to partner Danny Care for England on Saturday in Steve Borthwick’s side’s Six Nations opener against Italy. The England head coach has backed experience after a number of injuries and absentees somewhat forced Borthwick’s hand. The side who finished third in last year’s Rugby World Cup are without fly-half Marcus Smith [...]
Reflo interview: Harry Kane deal can make our brand a behemoth

January 31, 2024

Harry Kane can help sustainable sportswear brand Reflo become a business behemoth, according to the firm’s co-founder, after the England captain became the third largest shareholder in the company. The Bayern Munich striker is one of a number of sporting names, including golfers Tiger Woods and Jason Day, to split with Nike in the past [...]
Azeem Rafiq interview: Graves’ return to Yorkshire is failure of governance

January 31, 2024

Azeem Rafiq has insisted that diversity for diversity’s sake will not cure the plague of racism and discrimination that has been unearthed in cricket. The former Yorkshire county cricketer was central to bringing to light serious allegations of racism against the club – which were upheld – and vital in driving change at the England [...]
Rahm backs Hatton to shine on Saudi LIV Golf Tour

January 30, 2024

Jon Rahm has backed “fierce competitor” Tyrrell Hatton to help his team win on their inaugural LIV Golf season after the Englishman signed up to the Spaniard’s side. LIV Golf returns in Mexico this weekend after American Talor Gooch won the individual title and Crushers GC claimed the team competition last year. Hatton will join [...]
Fin Smith set for England debut against Italy in Six Nations

January 30, 2024

Northampton fly-half Fin Smith could make his England debut this weekend in his side’s Six Nations match away to Italy. The youngster has catapulted up the pecking order for England No10s after former captain Owen Farrell left the international set up and Marcus Smith was ruled out of this weekend’s opener with a calf injury. [...]
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and former Coinbase figure invest in the Enhanced Games, a drug friendly Olympics alternative

January 30, 2024

The billionaire co-founder of PayPal Peter Thiel has invested in the drug friendly alternative to the Olympics, the Enhanced Games. The Enhanced Games has promised the freedom to use banned substances that are not allowed in much of elite sport. The brainchild of London-based lawyer Aron D’Souza, the Enhanced Games have announced the closing of [...]

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