Sam Hill
Sports Portfolio
First-Year Sports Journalism student at the University of South Wales with experience covering football, rugby, and darts across digital platforms. I have produced match reports, features, previews, and analysis pieces with live reporting experience.
Featured Work
🎤 From Folding to Flying – Deri RFC Feature
A personal project where I did a feature interview with Deri RFC manager Dai Iles. It explored Deri RFC's journey from closing its doors permanently following the Covid-19 aftermath to successive promotions through the WRU East League. I presented it through a structured multimedia storytelling format.
⚽ The BBM Blueprint - Opinion Piece
(CCFC Insider)
An opinion and analysis piece taking a look at Cardiff City's style of play under Brian Barry-Murphy, aligning with the Welsh national team. It is supported by insight and external quotes from Craig Bellamy. It is based on Cardiff moulding the next generation in Welsh football.
🏉 Wales 26-52 New Zealand - Match Report (EXPOSPORT)
A full match report covering Wales' 2025 Quilter Nations Series clash with New Zealand at the Principality Stadium. My first experience covering live professional rugby included experienced press conference coverage and mixed zone interviews with players and coaching staff.
⚽ "I Love Cardiff" - Barry-Murphy Press Conference Piece
A press conference-based feature built from pre-match media access, including direct quotes and insights from manager Brian Barry-Murphy ahead of Cardiff City's away fixture to Burton. I also utilised responses to my questions, which I asked Barry-Murphy at the press conference.
Experience
I have gained experience covering professional football, rugby, and darts in a media capacity, producing a variety of written content including match reports, previews, and feature pieces while attending live events, press conferences, and mixed zone interviews.
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Covered Cardiff City fixtures at Cardiff City Stadium in a professional media environment
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Reported on Wales international rugby fixtures at the Principality Stadium
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Attended and contributed in pre- and post-match press conferences
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Produced content across multiple platforms, including match reports, previews, and features
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Media assistant for Deri RFC, producing graphics for matchday and promotional content
Contact Me
I am always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and professional connections within sports media. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.
