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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Gloucester Rugby: One of the Premiership’s great enigmas

January 11, 2022

Until Saturday, it had been an awfully long time since Gloucester had won away to Saracens; more than 4,800 days, to be exact. And while the Cherry and Whites may one day look back at their 25-24 win as the peak of their season, they’ve already established themselves as a club with a culture few [...]
Murray wins in Sydney while Raducanu beaten in straight sets

January 11, 2022

Andy Murray won in the first round of the Sydney Tennis Classic as fellow Brit and reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu lost in straight sets. Former British No1 Murray beat Norway’s Viktor Durasovic 6-3 6-1 in just over an hour as he prepares for the Australian Open – for which he has a wildcard for. [...]
Premiership Rugby: Cap changes hint at continued silly signing season

January 11, 2022

Not often will you find a top quality rugby player moving from one club to another mid-season, even less frequently will you find them doing it at any point for anywhere near the value of a football transfer. That said, every few years there’s a seemingly silly season of signings where some of the best [...]
Luxury car manufacturer Maserati to join Formula E grid in 2023

January 11, 2022

Maserati are to join the Formula E grid in 2023 and will become the first Italian brand to do so. The Italian luxury manufacturer will join in Season 9 of the motorsports existence and will see them return to racing altogether. Formula E is seen by some as the future of racing, combining electric technology [...]
Djokovic saga: Novak ‘wants to stay’ amid Australia visa row

January 10, 2022

Novak Djokovic has spoken out for the first time since he was detained in Melbourne. The world No1 said on Twitter: “I’m pleased and grateful that the Judge overturned my visa cancellation. “Despite all that has happened, I want to stay and try to compete at the Australian Open. “I remain focused on that. I [...]
Novak Djokovic: World No1 to give conference as Australia visa ruling due

January 10, 2022

Novak Djokovic has reportedly been arrested mere hours after winning his visa appeal in Australia. The Serbian world No1 has been arrested in Melbourne, home to the Australian Open, according to his father Srdjan. His father has said he will hold a press conference alongside his son at 1pm GMT. Djokovic won his appeal in [...]
Premiership rugby: Snappy team-by-team report card at half-way point

January 9, 2022

The weekend’s Premiership action marked the halfway point of the season. While some teams have found themselves in familiar positions, this year has also seen some surprising performances. Here is our half-term report. Leicester Tigers – A* It was going perfectly for the Tigers, who had gone the entire season without losing – until Sunday. [...]
FA Cup: Chesterfield eye biggest upset in their history against Chelsea

January 7, 2022

While just one team has ever won the FA Cup while outside of the league set-up – Tottenham Hotspur, 121 years ago – the dream of a run in the famous competition hasn’t lost its fizz for clubs further down the pyramid. Tomorrow, non-league Chesterfield are due to enjoy their moment in the spotlight when [...]
Cricket round-up: Just who fills the gap when international stars retire?

January 6, 2022

If one sport has matched the fireworks of New Year, it is cricket. In the space of a week, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez announced their retirement from the sport. Each a key figure in their Test side, their impact on the game should not be underestimated [...]
British & Irish Lion Williams joins rugby outfit Cardiff

January 6, 2022

Cardiff Rugby have announced the signing of British and Irish Lion Liam Williams. The Wales full-back will join the United Rugby Championship club next season. Williams, 30, started his career at Scarlets before joining Saracens in the English Premiership. The back-three player, who has 72 caps for his country, then returned to Scarlets, where he’s [...]

Fifa won’t fix itself – scrap it now and set up a World FA, led by Uefa and South America

Fifa won’t fix itself – scrap it now and set up a World FA, led by Uefa and South America

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