Arthur Ferridge joined Evening Standard as a Sports Reporter in 2025 and specialises in football, rugby and women's sports. He has covered news and analysis from across the Premier League, international football, and WSL, also writing on rugby Tests and big nights of boxing. Prior to joining Evening Standard, he freelanced with national titles including The Guardian, The Independent, The Sun, and Hayters.
Arthur Ferridge joined Evening Standard as a Sports Reporter in 2025 and specialises in football, rugby and women's sports. He has covered news and analysis from across the Premier League, international football, and WSL, also writing on rugby Tests and big nights of boxing. Prior to joining Evening Standard, he freelanced with national titles including The Guardian, The Independent, The Sun, and Hayters.
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