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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Great England win in India an ode to Bazball revolution of Test cricket

January 28, 2024

To the Ben Stokes cynics, Brendon McCullum moaners and the Bazball beraters, what have you got to say for yourselves now? England have done a job on India, in India, sticking to their core values of trust, bravery and togetherness. Few, if any, would have looked at the 190-run deficit at the half-way stage and [...]
Cricket: Ben Stokes hails Pope and “greatest triumph” under Bazball

January 28, 2024

England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has hailed his side’s “greatest triumph” as the tourists came from a 190-run deficit at the half-way point to beat India by 28 runs in Hyderabad. A magnificent 196 from England vice-captain Ollie Pope ate into the India first innings lead and, combined with steady knocks of 34 by [...]
Where to watch the Six Nations in London: Bars, pubs and dinners

January 26, 2024

It is upon us again. The Six Nations brings people together over rugby, food, rivalries and, of course, Guinness. But what is there to do, and where? City A.M. have compiled a list of the five hottest places to watch the rugby or attend dinners with legends here in London. Take a look. Dinner with [...]
Uefa chief Boban sensationally quits over issues with president Ceferin

January 25, 2024

Uefa’s chief football officer has sensationally quit the European football body in protest over new rules that could see president Aleksander Ceferin extend his term limits. Zvonimir Boban resigned in a statement this morning over what he said would be changes that went against “all the principles and values I wholeheartedly believe in and stand [...]
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pleads guilty to securities fraud

January 24, 2024

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis has pleaded guilty to a number of criminal charges in the United States. The British billionaire was charged with insider trading last year and has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of securities fraud. The 86-year-old’s family trust control a majority [...]
England tour in India is Bazball’s biggest test but Bashir situation farcical

January 24, 2024

Just a tick over 4,000 days ago Ian Bell’s 116 and Joe Root’s 20 not out helped England to a draw in Nagpur in the final Test of a four-match series that saw the tourists win 2-1 against India. And more than 10 years on it remains the last bilateral series victory for England as [...]
Six Nations: Full Contact review – Rugby doc tops opening Drive to Survive series

January 24, 2024

Six Nations: Full Contact is rugby union’s Drive to Survive. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy gives his review of the docuseries. Criticism now often arises, with the tidal wave now truly past its peak, when a new documentary comes out about yet another sport which promises to be the next big thing. Drive to Survive, [...]
England Six Nations blow as Lawrence leaves squad with injury

January 23, 2024

England were dealt a major Six Nations blow on Tuesday with news that Ollie Lawrence would be leaving their training camp through injury. The Bath centre has been one of the form players in this year’s Premiership and was expected to play a key role in Steve Borthwick’s plans in the first Six Nations since [...]
English clubs enjoy lift as Investec Champions Cup crowds jump year-on-year

January 22, 2024

Averages crowds were up 1,500 per game in the competition's pool stage.
England lead way in Champions Cup round of 16 qualifiers

January 21, 2024

England will lead the way for representation in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup with six sides qualifying for the next stage of the world’s top club rugby competition. Saracens from Pool 1, Harlequins and Bath from Pool 2, Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs from Pool 3 and Leicester Tigers from Pool [...]

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