Matt Merritt

Semi-pro rugby fan. Ice hockey nerd. Writer.
Open to freelance opportunities in women's rugby or EIHL/ice hockey coverage - drop me a DM.

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@admckendry Have fun mate!

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

Look up class in the dictionary...

[Belfast Giants @BelfastGiants]

🔏 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 🔏

The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the return of 30-year-old defenceman Mike Lee for the 2026/27 season! 🤝

📰 Read more → https://t.co/2ziBooh1RN

#WeAreGiants

[Team GB Ice Hockey @TeamGBicehockey]

🇬🇧📝 Travis Brown (437), Brad Jenion (439), Jack Hopkins (438), Mat Robson (440) and Liam Steele (441) were awarded their first caps ahead of this afternoon's World Championship-opener against Austria at the Swiss Bank Arena ➡️ https://t.co/z3eR2eRxeZ

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@ThomasAmnesiac They were attempting to film something while name-checking the pub, and had parked a reform bus in the loading bay apparently.

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@whitesideneil @andreaowenss @BelfastGiants It's a hell of a filter Neil... Looks fine out of the corner of my eye but all misty when I really watch closely 😭

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@admckendry @O2 Haha, going crazy is my standard way of operating 😉

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

This is great news. I was hearing on the weekend how much their hockey sponsorship means to @O2 so if they are as focused in with the Giants this could be massive for the team.

[Belfast Giants @BelfastGiants]

📢 The Odyssey Trust and O2 are proud to announce a new long-term partnership that will see the leading telecoms and entertainment brand become the official naming rights partner for Belfast’s iconic Odyssey site 🤝

Having been Northern Ireland’s leading leisure, entertainment and education destination since 2000, the new 10-year naming rights agreement will see the entire complex rebranded as The O2 Belfast, effective 1 July 2026.

The new partnership will see O2 become the title sponsor of the Belfast Giants, marking a major milestone for the only professional ice hockey team on the island of Ireland. With the team showcasing the O2 logo, the Giants will be joining England’s men’s and women’s international rugby union teams – a partnership which spans over 30 years. The agreement represents O2’s first step into ice sports and its first major sponsorship of a Northern Ireland–based team 🏒

📰 Read more → https://t.co/5JsTKf4dD1

#WeAreGiants

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@admckendry @O2 Typo, sorry mate... I was at a rugby event ahead of the England Women game and hearing about their sponsorship journey and future with that team.

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

another Red Roses press availability in the books, another opportunity to use the wrong name for the stadium 🤣

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

The sun shines on the Women's Six Nations https://t.co/63LJWDw6x0

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@PatrickSmyth Well nexy weekend will be interesting, but not in the way I imagined.

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@AshSportsPhotos Thanks mate, appreciate it and likewise.
Have fun at pitch side!

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

A lot of people know me primarily as someone who covers women's rugby, and I've been quiet on that front for a while... I threw together a post to explain why (please excuse the self indulgence).
https://t.co/KvbPJuMfFZ

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@AshSportsPhotos Glad to hear it mate, keep plugging away!

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

A few thoughts ahead of the Women's Six Nations kicking off... And a collation of my recent work.

https://t.co/O3KX5DenYF

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

It's @Womens6Nations week!
What better way to kick it off than by clicking on the link below and reading about the mood in Wales camp and more from Courtney Keight!
https://t.co/FFImWVKUFN

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

Loving the two Hamill lads and Longer starting the game.

[Belfast Giants @BelfastGiants]

Here's how your Elite League champions will take to the ice tonight against @PanthersIHC! 🏆👇

🥅#30 Alex Caffi

🛡️#3 Bo Hanson
🛡️#28 Kell Beattie

🏒#24 Carter Hamill
🏒#67 Cameron Hamill
🏒#89 Ciaran Long

#WeAreGiants

[Elite Ice Hockey League | #EIHL @officialEIHL]

Here if needed 👀 | #EIHL

The league trophy is in Belfast should the Giants win the title tonight or tomorrow.

It will go to Manchester on Sunday should it be necessary.

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

@SamRobertsComms @WomensRugbyShow Thank you Sam, that means a lot. I am doing okay right now but should that change I'll reach out. Please don't hesitate to do the same 😊

[Matt Merritt @MattMerritt]

I had a chance to chat to @BelfastGiants defenceman Garrett McFadden in the week. Give it a read ahead of their game later today 👇🏼
https://t.co/HcCtltjtPJ