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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Premiership Rugby pre-season survey: All 10 bosses speak to City A.M.

October 11, 2023

After 12 months of financial turmoil off the pitch which claimed three English clubs, Premiership rugby is set to return to the field this weekend in a new 10-team format. The scheduling of the current Rugby World Cup and introduction of a new domestic competition, the Premiership Rugby Cup, also mean that teams face a [...]
Sanderson shines in candid Premiership Rugby doc well worth a watch

October 10, 2023

I was sceptical about Premiership Rugby’s attempt at a fly-on-the-wall documentary based on just three post-season matches, but Mud, Sweat Tears: Premiership Rugby hit the sweet spot ahead of Friday’s domestic season return. Covering the two semi-finals between first Saracens and Northampton Saints and then Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers, before going on to watch [...]
LIV Golf loses bid to earn ranking points for players

October 10, 2023

The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf league has lost a bid to earn ranking points at its events. The decision by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) board means that playing on the LIV Golf tour – in its second season – can only lead to financial reward rather than meaningful points in the world rankings. [...]
England back on Cricket World Cup track with Bangladesh win

October 10, 2023

England captain Jos Buttler has praised his side’s bounce back after the defending Cricket World Cup champions roared to a 137-run victory over Bangladesh in Dharamshala. Dawid Malan knocked 140 and Joe Root added a further 82 in the north of host country India as England reached 364 runs from their 50 overs. Bangladesh’s response [...]
Matt Dawson on World Cups, England, Fiji and drop goals

October 10, 2023

It has been 16 years since Fiji last reached the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup and this weekend confidence will be high when they take on an England side they beat at Twickenham just two months ago. The Pacific island overcame Australia to reach the quarter-finals and the pressure will be on England [...]
Aston Martin: Chair Lawrence Stroll bullish after revving up stake

October 10, 2023

Aston Martin executive chair Lawrence Stroll has said that demand for the marque’s new generation sports cars has been “incredible,” after ramping up his stake. “I have already invested very, very heavily. I own a Formula 1 team and am the largest shareholder and executive chairman of AML so I don’t think I could be [...]
FIA president wants more teams and fewer races

October 9, 2023

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the sport should have fewer races and more teams amid reports of the potential inclusion of Andretti on the grid from 2025. The US outfit passed initial tests but must now get the approval of a multitude of other stakeholders, including teams, if it is to take its [...]
France will not take “slightest risk” with star Dupont at World Cup

October 9, 2023

France have insisted that it would be “unthinkable” not to treat Antoine Dupont’s potential return to international rugby this weekend with the greatest of care. The Les Bleus No9 was forced off injured against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup where scans showed he had broken his cheekbone. But just three weeks and an inserted [...]
McLaren close gap on Aston Martin as champion Verstappen wins 14th race

October 8, 2023

Max Verstappen won his first race since being crowned a three-time world champion on Saturday as McLaren inflicted a huge team standing points shift on rivals Aston Martin in Qatar. Dutchman Verstappen won in the Middle East having been confirmed as world champion after Saturday’s sprint race. McLaren duo Oscar Piastri – who finished second [...]
Arsenal 1-0 Man City: Arteta hails courage and “big ones” of Gunners

October 8, 2023

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the courage and “big ones” of his side after they earned their first Premier League win over Manchester City since 2015. Gabriel Martinelli – who was a surprise inclusion after a hamstring injury last month – netted the winner for the Gunners after his shot in the 86th minute deflected [...]

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