Anna-Rose Gabbitass sits down with Tommy Field, Head of Sports Investment at Republic and Sport Industry NextGen 2025 member. From co-founding and selling two companies to investing in the future of sport, Tommy shares his journey, lessons from entrepreneurship, and insights from the NextGen programme - plus a few stories (and a beer fridge) along the way! Follow us on @sportindustry

In this episode of The Game Plan, Dylan Pugh heads into the world of padel with Ben Nichols, founder of Padel22 and the Anglo American Padel Cup — a brand-new transatlantic competition that saw Great Britain take on the USA in London. They discuss how the event came together, its commercial ambitions, and what it means for the sport’s future. Plus, we hear from GB captain Ellie Tait fresh off court after an intense championship tie-break win! Follow us on @sportindustry

Ahead of Sport Industry Group’s Mental Wellbeing event on Thursday 9th October, Anna-Rose Gabbitass is joined by Rob Shotton, co-founder of LooseHeadz - the charity using rugby as a platform to normalise conversations around mental health. As a member of the Sport Industry NextGen programme, Rob also reflects on his experience in the 2025 cohort. Applications for the 2026 NextGen class are now open! A thoughtful, inspiring conversation about progress, purpose, and the future of mental health ...

Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith joins Dylan Pugh to share his journey from teenage work experience to leading a near-billion-pound sports empire. He lifts the lid on Matchroom’s new Netflix series The Greatest Showmen, the company’s global expansion, and what the future holds for boxing. Follow us on @sportindustry

Ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, RB is joined by Ellie Moss and James Masters (Havas Play UK) and F1 Academy driver Chloe Chong to discuss Vision 2035: A Decade To Reimagine Women’s Sport, a forward-looking report from Havas Play UK. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan is joined by James Dunkley and Ollie Banks, Team Principal and co-Team Principal at Majesticks GC, to dive into the world of LIV Golf. They explore the unique team-based model, the evolving business behind the Majesticks, and what the future holds for LIV Golf and its growing global presence. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan and RB dive into all things Sport Industry Awards 2025. From why this year’s winners stood out, to the stories behind the highly commended entries, and all the behind-the-scenes buzz from the biggest night in the sport industry calendar. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week on The Game Plan, RB and Dylan Pugh are joined by Susie Tomson, Global Head of Insight & Impact at Think Beyond, to dive into two important Sport Industry Awards categories: the Tessa Jowell Community Award and the Purpose-Driven Sponsorship Award. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan is joined by Adam Azor, EVP Global Marketing at Sportradar, to explore the Tech in Sport Award. They discuss standout themes from this year’s shortlist and reflect on the evolving role of innovation in sport. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, RB is joined by Andy Walton, Group Account Director at Sport Unlimited, to discuss their recent report on women's sport, its fandom, and the untapped opportunities within it. https://www.unlimitedgroup.com/womens-sport-fandom-the-untapped-opportunity/ Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan is joined by Will Roberts, CEO of British Universities and Colleges Sport, to discuss the new Educational Institute category, standout shortlist entries and what to expect ahead of Big BUCS Wednesday. Follow us on @sportindustry

Ahead of Ilona Maher's debut for the Bristol Bears, our host Rory Jones caught up with SIG's in-house rugby specialist, Anna-Rose Gabbitass, to reflect on her potential impact on Premiership Women's Rugby. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan and RB weigh in on this year's edition of the showpiece event, the 'Luke Littler effect', and the growth of darts in recent years. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan is joined by former Premier League footballer Marvin Sordell to reflect on his playing career, battles with mental health, and founding his production company ONEIGHTY... Follow us on @sportindustry

In the buildup to the second fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Dylan and RB weigh in on the highly anticipated heavyweight matchup, and the commercial growth of boxing. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan is joined by Andy Milnes, Market Leader UK & Ireland at Nielsen Sports, to reflect on how the analytics giant is helping drive the globalisation of sports. Follow us on @sportindustry

Ahead of Sunday's Las Vegas Grand Prix, Dylan and RB look ahead to the second edition of the race, and reflect on Formula 1's bid to cash in on Sin City's growing sports market. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, Dylan speaks with The Wave CEO Hazel Geary to reflect on the inland surfing park's mission to promote activity and sustainability. Follow us on @sportindustry

This week, RB and Dylan reflect on the business profile of women's tennis icon Serena Williams, including her own companies, personal endorsements, charity work, and investments. Follow us on @sportindustry

Dylan and RB are back to reflect on some of the recent celebrities who have invested in English football clubs, from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham takeover, to Ed Sheeran's investment in his boyhood club Ipswich Town. Follow us on @sportindustry