No-one could have foreseen just how miserable this week would ultimately be, as Warwickshire all but confirmed Hampshire's relegation to Division Two at the Utilita Bowl.
04.09.26News
Hampshire knew they faced a mountainous task to stay in Division One when the sun rose on Monday morning. Now, as Friday approaches, after a truly dreadful 72 hours for the club, the week could end with them all but relegated.
03.09.26News
Hampshire looked dead and buried at the conclusion of their rain-affected game against Glamorgan in Cardiff but could the arrival of a second overseas player provide a bounce in the final four matches of the season?
01.09.26News
Keith Barker left Hampshire at the end of last season and announced his retirement from the sport last month. Currently working in the Warwickshire pathway and Second XI, he says he's not surprised by Hampshire's struggles in 2026.
01.09.26Features
Hampshire have their sights trained on a 20-year-old who has worked with the same coach that helped turned Sonny Baker into one of the fastest young bowlers in world cricket.
27.08.26News
It's now three years since academy graduate and England international Mason Crane left Hampshire, during which time he has become one of the country's most reliable spin bowling all-rounders.
26.08.26Features
The outpouring following another home defeat in the County Championship has been loud and long. And with no overseas players likely to be available for the Glamorgan clash in Cardiff, and possibly beyond, dissention is growing.
26.08.26News
Andrew Neal took three wickets as Hampshire skittled Yorkshire for 173 - only for familiar failings with the bat to resurface.
20.08.26News
It has been a mixed summer for Tom Prest so far but he could be as influential with the ball as he is with the bat in the Division One run-in.
17.08.26Features
As it stands, it looks as though Hampshire will be lining up for their key Division One clash with Yorkshire with just one overseas player.
15.08.26News
Hampshire continue to build for the future by offering one of their most highly rated young players a deal that will keep him at the Utilita until at least 2028.
13.08.26News
One of Hampshire's standout players from 2026 looks set to sign a new two-year deal that will keep him at the Utilita Bowl until October 2028.
It was a case of so near, yet so far in the Metro Bank One Day Cup - but Hampshire's hitters signed off with a record-breaking three days of white ball destruction.
12.08.26Features
Ben Mayes and Ali Orr both scored centuries as Hampshire kept their Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign alive at Hove. But they will have to cope without a key player at the Utilita Bowl on Wednesday.
10.08.26News
As Hampshire build for 2027, a key player looks set to head to Middlesex.
24.07.26News
A magnificent century from Tom Prest ensured Hampshire started their Metro Bank One Day campaign in fine style by the seaside in North Yorkshire.
21.07.26News
Middlesex's Seb Morgan will be part of the side that takes on Hampshire tomorrow - renewing his rivalry with Ben Mayes from their days at Winchester College and KES.
07.07.26Features
The Hawk understands that deals for two new Division One stars are approaching completion - bolstering both bowling and batting options for Russell Domingo's side in 2027.
05.07.26News
After a season of red ball batting struggles, could Hampshire make a move for a player who has now announced he'll be leaving his county at the end of 2026.
03.07.26News
Manny Lumsden is currently playing for England under-19s in their series against South Africa. But after shining in the T20 Blast, he looks set to be a key player for Hampshire in the second half of the season - in both white and red ball cricket.
30.06.26Features
Few Hampshire supporters had heard of Delano Potgieter when he arrived on the south coast, but the 29-year-old has made a big impression - on and off the pitch.
25.06.26News
Eddie Jack came to the party when Hampshire needed him most on Sunday, as Russell Domingo's side rolled over Sussex's batting line-up to secure a crucial win in their battle against relegation.
23.06.26Features
Hampshire start their final County Championship fixture until 20 August - when Yorkshire head south - against Sussex tomorrow and The Hawk understands that the county are confident of securing an overseas recruit for the final six matches of the season sooner rather than later.
18.06.26News
Hampshire head to Hove to take on Sussex on Friday in a clash that could go a long way to deciding their Division One fate. But with key T20 Blast clashes coming up, the Hawk understands that a major player could be rested.
16.06.26News
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