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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Smith set for England full-back shirt against Chile

September 20, 2023

Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell are set to play in the same starting team as England take on Chile this weekend at the Rugby World Cup knowing a win all but secures their place in the last eight of the tournament. Squad captain Farrell returns from a ban he picked up in August for a [...]
Italy can make mark on Rugby World Cup… or blow it all away

September 20, 2023

There’s an awful lot on the line this afternoon in Nice when Italy take on Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. The Azzurri are the third highest ranked team in Pool B but could top the group today – temporarily, at least – depending on their result against a South American team who pushed France [...]
Exclusive: London Lions Women back 777 Partners ahead of European tie

September 19, 2023

London Lions Women’s general manager Vanja Cernivec has thrown support behind franchise owners 777 Partners after the investment firm’s takeover bid for Everton sparked a series of questions about their background. The American outfit has faced accusations about its recent and historic conduct, including their commitment to the London Lions and their ability to pass [...]
Former Wasps chair acquires Worcester Warriors but only wants lease

September 18, 2023

The Worcester Warriors rugby brand has changed ownership yet again after former Wasps owner Christopher Holland was confirmed as an individual with significant control in the club’s parent company. Holland, through Loxwood Holdings Limited, acquired a 97 per cent stake in Atlas Worcester Warriors Rugby Club Limited, documents on Companies House confirmed yesterday. But in [...]
Still room for Roy as World Cup reserve but opener ditches England series

September 18, 2023

England cricket selector has said Jason Roy can find himself on the plane to India as a reserve player having missed the cut for the travelling ODI World Cup squad. Roy was replaced by Harry Brook but could still make an appearance if there’s an injury to another batter. “It’s not a decision we’ve taken [...]
Rugby World Cup: England don’t need tries, but they’d be handy

September 18, 2023

In England’s 34-12 victory over Japan on Sunday Steve Borthwick’s side achieved what they needed most: a win. England are now top of Pool D and are in pole position to qualify for the last eight, where they will likely face one of Fiji, Wales or Australia. But it was an 80 minutes which could [...]
England struggle to bonus point win over Japan at Rugby World Cup

September 17, 2023

England laboured to a 34-12 bonus point victory against Japan in the Rugby World Cup last night as Steve Borthwick’s side remained unbeaten in France. The victory in Nice sent the side top of Pool D having beaten Argentina in their opener. George Ford and Rikiya Matsuda exchanged early penalties before the Japanese No10 added [...]
Great Britain into finals of Davis Cup after tiebreak thriller

September 17, 2023

Great Britain progressed through to the finals of the Davis Cup last night after a thrilling tiebreak in the deciding set of the deciding match. Having gone 1-0 up after Dan Evans beat Arthur Fils 3-6 6-3 6-4 in Manchester, Ugo Humbert beat British No1 Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 7-5 to send the tie [...]
Rugby World Cup: Fiji upset, Boks dazzle and Sexton class

September 17, 2023

Champions South Africa are in fine form and Fiji toppled Australia for the tournament’s first upset. The second round of fixtures at the Rugby World Cup had a little bit of everything. Here are four takeaways. Flying Fijians We’ve been hoping for an upset since the first match of this World Cup and yesterday it [...]
Sainz wins thrilling Singapore F1 Grand Prix from Norris and Hamilton

September 17, 2023

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz fended off a late charge from British trio Lando Norris, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the Singapore F1 Grand Prix on Sunday. The Spaniard hung on to become the first driver from outside of Red Bull to win a Grands Prix this season. McLaren’s Norris finished in a brilliant second [...]

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