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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Six Nations: Wales can be unleashed by bruising back row and Owens may not be World Cup captain, says Warburton

February 3, 2023

Wales are in a tricky patch ahead of the 2023 Six Nations. They’ve got a new coach in Warren Gatland who is also their ex-coach, a third captain in the space of 18 months, and some exciting youngsters to test out ahead of the World Cup. They won the tournament in 2021 but finished fifth [...]
Sports on TV this weekend: Big Bash, Six Nations and Premier League

February 3, 2023

The Six Nations returns, cricket’s Big Bash reaches its climax Down Under, Great Britain are in Davis Cup action and there are big games in both the Premier League and LaLiga. Here’s your unmissable sports schedule for the weekend. Tennis: Davis Cup Finals qualifier, Friday It feels like the last Davis Cup has only just [...]
Six Nations: England embarking on ambitious ‘project reset’ ahead of Six Nations, but Robshaw says they have time

February 3, 2023

While much of the England squad for this year’s Six Nations remains unchanged from the group who competed – and flopped – last year, it’s project reset at Twickenham as the Rugby Football Union hopes to inject fresh momentum ahead of the World Cup. Former captain Steve Borthwick has taken the wheel of the England [...]
Six Nations: Where do Wales play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach?

February 3, 2023

Wales are the last Grand Slam winning home nation in the Championship and begin at home against Ireland this weekend in the Six Nations. Here’s what you need to know. Wales History Wales hold the joint-record of the most Grand Slams in the Six Nations era – four – and have the second-most Triple Crowns [...]
Six Nations: Fixtures, TV coverage and kick-off times

February 2, 2023

The Six Nations gets underway this weekend as rugby’s greatest championship returns for another year of action. England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy return to action across six stadiums over the next seven weeks. Here are your Six Nations fixtures for 2023, plus their kick-off time and televised channel. Six Nations fixtures Round 1 [...]
Davis Cup: Great Britain vs Colombia preview

February 2, 2023

Davis Cup weekends seem to come around more and more often these days and Great Britain are in action this weekend in their qualifier tie against Colombia. Here’s what you need to know about the tie. What is it This weekend sees the Davis Cup qualifiers take place. This is the first round of the [...]
Six Nations: Ones to watch ahead of the Championship

February 2, 2023

The Six Nations squads have no shortage of grizzled stalwarts, but this year’s Championship also sees youngsters from across the big domestic leagues given the chance to shine over the coming weeks. Here, City A.M. picks one player to watch from each of the countries. Italy – Ange Capuozzo Current world breakthrough player of the [...]
Six Nations: Smith and Farrell at 10 and 12 as England name Calcutta Cup team

February 2, 2023

England captain Owen Farrell will partner fly-half Marcus Smith in Saturday’s Six Nations Calcutta Cup clash. The veteran playmaker was always set to be in the starting XV against Scotland at Twickenham but there were questions over Marcus Smith’s inclusion. Under new coach Steve Borthwick there has been talk of England playing just one of [...]
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has attempted rape charges dropped

February 2, 2023

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has had all charges dropped against him. The 21-year-old faced a number of allegations including assault, attempted rape and controlling and coercive behaviour. His trial was originally set for 27 November with the case having been opened opened in January of 2022. “Criminal proceedings against a 21-year-old man in connection [...]
England name ODI and T20 squads for Bangladesh tour with Ahmed and Abell given first white-ball call-ups

February 2, 2023

Rehan Ahmed and Tom Abell could make their limited overs debuts next month after the duo were named in England’s squads for their tour to Bangladesh. England head to the country next month for three T20 matches and thee ODI matches. Sadiq Mahmood has returned to the 50-over side for the first time since he [...]

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