By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt is the Deputy Sports Editor covering sport, the business of sport and the politics of sport. He covers the likes of football, rugby, cricket, Formula 1, golf and tennis.

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Sexton, Farrell and Galthie weigh in on RFU tackle law changes ahead of Six Nations

January 23, 2023

Ireland’s Six Nations captain Johnny Sexton today slammed England Rugby’s decision to drastically change the tackle laws for the amateur game. Sexton and Ireland coach Andy Farrell, as well as French coach Fabien Galthie, weighed in on the debate that has got the community divided. From July, the Rugby Football Union has decided to force [...]
We must see Australian Open tennis stars at their best, not at 4am

January 22, 2023

Isn’t it beautiful being able to watch Australian Open tennis at 4:30pm in the United Kingdom? Well, actually it isn’t. While we in the UK can enjoy Andy Murray on a Thursday afternoon, or Victoria Azarenka yesterday at 2pm, those athletes are playing deep into the morning. That’s not right. Yes, the hours suit those [...]
Champions Cup group stages: Learnings as the last 16 is confirmed

January 22, 2023

The Champions Cup group stages have concluded and we know the 16 teams who have progressed through to the knockout stages. Five teams from England have made the cut while eight from the United Rugby Championship (URC) will feature at the end of March in the next round. Here are our four takeaways from this [...]
Six Nations: Warburton on Wales, Gatland, England, Sinfield and Borthwick

January 20, 2023

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is “excited” to see what the return of head coach Warren Gatland can bring and says that Kevin Sinfield is a “masterstroke” for England ahead of the Six Nations. Gatland returned to the Welsh fold at the end of last year when his predecessor Wayne Pivac was sacked following a [...]
Sports TV: What’s on, what time is it on, where to watch?

January 20, 2023

European rugby groups conclude this week as the sports schedule begins to look towards February. There’s free-to-air football on the television while the Australian Open continues. Here’s what you need to add to your sporting calendar this weekend. Rugby: Harlequins v Sharks, Saturday This weekend sees the final round of the group stages of rugby [...]
European rugby: How do you qualify in the Champions and Challenge Cup?

January 20, 2023

This weekend sees the final group stage matches in the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup. With a number of sides still able to make it into the respective rounds of 16 due to the new competition format, there’s a lot on the line. So with fixtures kicking off this evening, what are the [...]
Cameron Norrie at the Australian Open: How and where to watch the Brit

January 19, 2023

Tomorrow morning British No1 Cameron Norrie will look to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. The South African-born Brit is scheduled to take on unseeded Jiri Lehecka at the Kia Arena in Melbourne at around 4:30am on Friday. Norrie has reached the third round or better at each [...]
Murray wins at Australian Open in five-set thriller

January 19, 2023

Sir Andy Murray clawed his way into the third round of the Australian Open with a sensational five-set victory over home country hero Thanasi Kokkinakis. The former world number one and five-time Australian Open finalist came through against half of last year’s men’s doubles champions in a match that finished at 4am local time in [...]
NFL UK home teams confirmed for 2023 London games

January 19, 2023

The NFL have confirmed the home teams for their 2023 schedule, including the three games to be held in London. The Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans will host matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the USA. It’s a timely return for the two sides with the [...]
Rugby tackle changes: ‘I will not play again’ says grassroots player

January 19, 2023

The majority of rugby players in England will now be forced to reduce their tackle height to waist height or below. The controversial call will come into force from 1 July this year and will apply to England’s third division – National 1 – and below. This change in tackle height will therefore result in [...]

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