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Eddie Hearn Signs England Flanker Henry Pollock as Matchroom’s First Rugby Client

The move signals Matchroom’s push into rugby with a focus on building player brands.

Overview

  • Henry Pollock signed with Matchroom Talent Agency on Friday, becoming Eddie Hearn’s first rugby client alongside UFC champion Tom Aspinall.
  • The 21-year-old Northampton Saints back-row is an England international and was the youngest British & Irish Lion last summer.
  • Matchroom is expected to lead Pollock’s brand and sponsorship work while Stellar Rugby continues to handle parts of his business.
  • Hearn called Pollock a “superstar” and said more high-profile signings will follow as the new agency grows its roster.
  • The deal extends Matchroom’s multi-sport management beyond boxing and MMA and follows Hearn’s recent push to tap rugby’s commercial potential.