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Increased footfall: the Autumn Internationals' opening weekend attracted the second-highest level of MatchPint searches since September (image: Getty/Wavebreakmedia)

Autumn Internationals provide 4% sales kick

By Stuart Stone

New data provided by MatchPint and beer quality expert Vianet shows that year-on-year beer sales during Rugby Union's Autumn Internationals have increased.

Passion: The North London derby has produced some fiesty encounters. Photo: Ronnie Macdonald

North London derby dominates this weekend’s sport

By James Beeson

High flying Tottenham travel to the Emirates to take on an inconsistent Arsenal side in what could be Arsene Wenger’s biggest North London Derby yet, while England meet Australia in Rugby Union action.

Rooting for the away team: England cricket captain Joe Root

Can you turn Ashes to cash?

By Tommy Leighton

Arguably, the winter’s biggest sporting occasion takes place largely while the UK sleeps, and it could be as tough for publicans to turn the Ashes into a profitable opportunity as it will be for Joe Root and his men to retain the fabled urn, Down Under.

Enhanced package: Guinness will build upon its existing relationship with English rugby union

Guinness strengthens ties with English rugby union

By Stuart Stone

The Diageo-owned beer brand has signed a new four-year deal with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which builds upon its existing partnership with England’s rugby union body.

Sky Sports video competition - fifth and final clue

In association with Sky Sports

Sky Sports video competition: clue number five

By MA editorial

Sky Sports rugby union expert Will Greenwood will give you the fifth and final clue in the broadcaster's Winning Weekends Video Competition for the chance to win brilliant prizes.

Jose returns: Mourinho takes Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Sunday

Title-chasing United and City face stuttering London giants

By Stuart Stone

Though the talking points from the world of sport this weekend will almost certainly be generated by Sunday’s double-header at the Premier League’s summit, there’s a huge selection of sport to choose from this weekend.

Sky Sports video competition - clue number four

In asssociation with Sky Sports

Sky Sports video competition - clue number four

By MA editorial

Sky Sports presenter Pete Graves will give you the fourth clue in the broadcaster's Winning Weekends Video Competition for the chance to win fantastic prizes.

Boxing clever: Johnny Nelson

In association with Sky Sports

Sky Sports video competition – clue number three

By MA editorial

Watch former boxer and Sky Sports presenter Johnny Nelson for the third clue in Sky Sports Winning Weekends Video Competition to pick up some fantastic prizes.

Smashing sports: from American football to the Grand Prix

NFL and Premier League double-header this weekend

By Nicholas Robinson

Sport will smash screens this Sunday, with the third game of American football set to be played in London this month taking place, as well as two big Premier League matches.

Winning Weekends: watch Sky Sports F1 pit lane reporter Natalie Pinkham for the second clue

In association with Sky Sports

Sky Sports video competition - clue number two

By MA editorial

Watch Formula One pit lane reporter for Sky Sports F1 Natalie Pinkham for the second clue in Sky Sports Winning Weekends Video Competition.

Sport savvy: showing a multitude of sporting events can boost a pub’s profits, says MatchPint’s Dominic Collingwood

Who is today’s sports fan?

By Nikkie Sutton

Millennial customers are a promiscuous bunch, but pubs that show sport can capitalise on more than football.

Sporting bonanza: international football leads the way as England face Malta in World Cup qualifying

England face Malta in World Cup qualifying action

By James Beeson

There might not be any Premier League football this weekend, but Gareth Southgate’s England team is in World Cup qualifying action, plus the Aviva Premiership London double header, a full day of T20 cricket action and the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix...

Expensive tastes: the Qatari owners of Paris St Germain stumped up £200 million for Brazil’s Neymar

What sports pubs need to know about the transfer window

By Tommy Leighton

Last night, Sky Sports’ Jim White loosened his bright yellow tie, took a long, deep breath and brought another hectic transfer window to a shuddering halt. But what will your customers be talking about in the coming weeks and months? And were your local...

Fight night: Floyd Mayweather (left) will take on UFC's Conor McGregor

Spoiled for sporting choice this weekend

By James Beeson

Test cricket, a Premiership clash, the Belgian Grand Prix and a highly controversial boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor all make for an unmissable weekend of sport.

Packs a punch: Floyd Mayweather (left) will take on UFC's Conor McGregor

Need to know: Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor boxing match

By MA Editorial

More than 1m boxing fans flocked to the pub to watch the Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko boxing match in April, making this month's (August) Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor fight a tempting prospect for licensees.

Football: Arsenal and Chelsea go head to head on Sunday 6 August

Arsenal meets Chelsea in FA Community Shield this weekend

By Georgina Townshend

A great line-up of sport is available over weekend, with Arsenal meeting Chelsea in the FA Community Shield at Wembley, England facing South Africa at Old Trafford, and the final day of horse racing at Goodwood Festival.

Game-changer: footy shown in pubs boosts drinks sales

Raise your pub game for the football season

By Tommy Leighton

Spurs are on their way to Wembley, Lukaku chose Manchester Utd over Chelsea and Manchester City have spent more on their defence than many small African nations, but what does the Premier League have in store for your venue this season?

Football: the England women'steam take on Spain this weekend

England to take on Spain in UEFA Women's Euro 2017 this weekend

By Georgina Townshend

All eyes will be on the Women's England football team as they face Spain in the next round of the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. Catch this, as well as the final day of the Open Championship and pre-season football, this weekend.

Special feature: The lessons of Upton Park

Special feature: The lessons of Upton Park

By Roger Protz

East End pubs around the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park, lived and died by their claret and blue credentials, so it’s little wonder a year after West Ham upped sticks and moved to Stratford that some have already put the shutters up.

Pretty magical: Niche sports can help business

Niche sports can create 'something magical' in pubs

By Georgina Townshend

If pubs get behind niche sports such as handball, wrestling, netball and NBA basketball, it can “really add to their business”, according to leading managers in the trade.

Best shared: Understanding the sports fan is key for pubs

How ‘understanding the sports fan’ can boost pub sales

By Georgina Townshend

What sports fans want from their pub experience is to be offered a mixture of sport, atmosphere, and something different to what they get at home, according to MatchPint’s co-founder Dominic Collingwood.

A winner with customers: Famous Three Kings embraces all sports

My Pub: GBPA sports pub winner 2016, Famous Three Kings

By Tommy Leighton

You can leave the sports pub management stereotypes at the door when you walk into award-winning Stonegate pub Famous Three Kings. General manager Paul Eastwood talks about the pub that is always a winner with customers.

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