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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Davis Cup: Murray backs Great Britain to win tennis tournament

September 11, 2023

Former Grand Slam champion Andy Murray insists Great Britain can win the Davis Cup this year, eight years on from their last success. Murray was part of the successful team the won the tournament in 2015 and captain Leon Smith, who led the side in Belgium last decade, has picked the former Wimbledon winner as [...]
Sinfield says England will improve despite Ford ‘masterclass’

September 11, 2023

England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said his side still have improvements to make despite a George Ford “masterclass” in their 27-10 World Cup defeat of Argentina on Saturday. Sale Sharks No10 Ford slotted three first-half kicks in a performance few expected from England as they got their World Cup campaign off to a solid [...]
England complete ODI rescue mission as Livingstone shines

September 10, 2023

England recovered from a sloppy start with the bat yesterday to beat New Zealand by 79 runs in Southampton as Liam Livingstone starred at the crease. Jos Buttler’s side fell to 8-3 and 55-5 inside 13 overs with Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Joe Root and Ben Stokes dispatched for six, two, zero and one respectively. [...]
Rugby World Cup: Takeaways after England beat Argentina

September 10, 2023

Some have dubbed it the “Miracle of Marseille”; for others it was the minimum England needed to show. But in Saturday night’s 27-10 win over Argentina in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup only one thing mattered: the result. It had been a long time coming and in the south of France England [...]
Rugby World Cup: 10 England v Argentina facts to reel off during the match

September 9, 2023

There isn’t often little-to-no excitement around England at a Rugby World Cup but this edition, in France, seems to be one of those rare occasions. They could very well not make it out of Pool D and this evening is their biggest game. The take on Argentina in Marseille knowing the victors tonight will become [...]
‘Some tennis fans need to learn grace and decorum after US Open farce’

September 8, 2023

Tennis has managed to wean itself away from the stereotype of being for the upper class, wealthy establishment type. But some normal, working and middle class fans at the US Open are doing an awful lot to encourage the sport to close its doors on supporters. Because some of the behaviour we have seen from [...]
City A.M. debate: Should the Middle East host Champions cup rugby?

September 8, 2023

Last Monday, City A.M. exclusively reported that both the United States and Middle East had bid to host rugby’s Champions Cup final. And while there was general disdain towards the idea from fans, a significant proportion of that was directed towards the idea of the Middle East – and Saudi Arabia in particular. Here City [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup this weekend

September 7, 2023

It’s the biggest tournament in rugby union and it begins tomorrow. The Rugby World Cup will take up many of the screens across the country but some bars and pubs are hosting specialist events. Here’s where to watch this weekend’s opening set of fixtures. Northwood, Angel A vast new sports bar has opened its doors [...]
Rugby World Quiz: Pit your wits in our interactive challenge

September 7, 2023

The Rugby World Cup returns tomorrow so scroll away and test your knowledge ahead of the tournament’s opener. There are 12 questions. How many can you get right?
Rugby World Cup: Wales and Pool C suddenly underdogs?

September 7, 2023

The Rugby World Cup’s Pool C is fun, fun, fun. You’ve got Wales under a returning Warren Gatland who look completely off the ball; an Australian side under Eddie Jones who are backing youth over experience; Fiji, fresh from a historic victory over England; plus a European pair in Georgia and Portugal who will have [...]

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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