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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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 [...]
World no1 Djokovic denied entry to Australia over visa complications

January 5, 2022

World no1 tennis star Novak Djokovic has been entry to Australia over a visa mix-up. This comes after the Serbian was granted a controversial medical exemption from the Covid-19 vaccination. As it stands, Djokovic is unable to pass through passport control after a visa mix-up relating to those with medical exemptions. It is uncertain as [...]
Six Nations: Tournament preparing to play games behind closed doors

January 4, 2022

Organisers of rugby’s Six Nations are preparing plans which could see games played behind closed doors if restrictions remain unchanged. With current Covid-19 restrictions banning fans completely in Wales, setting a 500-person cap in Scotland and a 5,000 limit in Ireland and France, there could be implications for the tournament. England have not yet put [...]
Lukaku returns to Chelsea squad after being dropped over comments

January 4, 2022

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has apologised to manager Thomas Tuchel and has returned to the squad after being dropped for comments he made about his position at the London club. The 28-year-old Belgian said three weeks ago: “I’m not happy with the situation, this is normal. “But I am a worker and I must not [...]
Naomi Osaka wins on competitive return after four-month absence

January 4, 2022

Naomi Osaka won on her competitive return to tennis after a four-month spell away from the sport. Competing in the furst round of the Australian Open warm-up tournament, Osaka overcame French player Alize Cornet 6-4 3-6 6-3. Osaka did not compete at the French Open or Wimbledon, citing mental health reasons. She competed for her [...]
Serbian-born TV mogul enters £100m deal to buy majority stake in Saints

January 4, 2022

Southampton have confirmed a takeover deal led by Serbian-born cable television mogul Dragan Solak in a deal thought to be worth £100m. Solak is the lead investor of Sport Republic, who have purchased the shareholding of the club held by current owner Gao Jisheng (80%). They will work in partnership with Katharina Liebherr, who retains [...]
Australian Open: Djokovic gets medical exemption to compete

January 4, 2022

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has said he’s received a medical exemption to compete at this month’s Australian Open. The tournament organisers had said that players and staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to compete, or have medical exemption status. The exemption was granted by an expert independent panel. Djokovic has won the Open nine times [...]

Iran and Russia to target Fifa World Cup, threat experts say

Iran and Russia to target Fifa World Cup, threat experts say

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