Eddie Hearn adds England rugby star to roster on same deal as UFC champion Tom Aspinall

Mar 27, 2026 - 17:30

Eddie Hearn has signed England rugby union star Henry Pollock to his Matchroom Talent Agency.

Northampton Saints flanker Pollock is arguably the biggest name in the current England rugby squad.

Henry Pollock of Northampton Saints celebrates after scoring their second try during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster Rugby and Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on May 03, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland — Pollock has made ten appearances for England and was included in the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad

The 21-year-old holds the record as the youngest try-scorer of any English player in Six Nations history and was part of the squad that lost to Italy for the first time in an embarrassing campaign this month.

Pollock reacts to partnership with Hearn

“I’m delighted to be joining forces with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Talent Agency alongside Stellar Rugby at such an exciting stage in my career,” Pollock, the 2025 Premiership Breakthrough Player of the Year, said.

“Their experience and vision in the global sports market make them the perfect partners to help me grow both on and off the field, and I’m looking forward to what we can all achieve together.”

Hearn added: “I watched this kid and I immediately thought: Superstar.

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“I honestly believe he can singlehandedly ignite this sport, and I am delighted to welcome him to the Matchroom family.

“With Henry, alongside UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, we are building a team of all-stars – and we have many more top names still to bring in as our new Matchroom Talent Agency makes huge strides forward.”

Hearn, who controversially signed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall to his talent agency earlier this month, plans on snapping up the biggest British names in sports.

He has already revealed a partnership with Anthony Joshua to launch a new football agency.

Like his new role as Aspinall’s manager, Hearn will now handle most, if not all, of Pollock’s business on and off the pitch.

Hearn will handle future contract negotiations and work on building Pollock’s brand and reputation.

Henry Pollock of the British & Irish Lions celebrates after their victory during the tour match between AUNZ XV and British & Irish Lions at the Adelaide Oval on July 12, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia — Oxfordshire man Pollock made his senior debut as a 17-year-old, making his Prem Rugby debut in 2023

“I started my professional career in athlete management, and over the past 30 years, I have built a wealth of experience in building global superstars,” Hearn said when he signed Aspinall.

“We believe in partnership and transparency with our clients, but most importantly, always delivering exceptional and innovative work.

“Grounded in honesty and fierce commitment, Matchroom Talent Agency is about transforming careers through relentless ambition and telling it straight.

“At the heart of everything we’ve done as a business over the last 40 years is identifying ordinary people who have extraordinary talent.

“It has become a guiding principle to seek out people who are humble but heroic in equal measure. Their journey is our journey. Their triumph, our purpose.

“UFC world heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is the perfect embodiment of that – and he is the ideal, inaugural member of our team.

Eddie Hearn speaking at a press conference — Hearn thought Pollock was an instant superstar when he first watched the rugby player in action

“We believe in creating opportunities where others see obstacles in turning potential into greatness. So, the message is loud and clear to all: Join us on this journey. We are officially open for business.”

Matchroom Talent Agency was created to manage and service leading sports talent with care and loyalty, nurturing athletes’ careers by building their reputations.