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Matt Hampson
The story behind
The Spirit
It’s the moment every rugby player dreads—the silent fear beneath every ruck, where one wrong movement can change everything. For Matt Hampson, that devastating moment came during an England training session, when a catastrophic neck injury left his life forever altered.
But Matt turned personal tragedy into extraordinary purpose. Refusing to be defined by his injury, he founded the Matt Hampson Foundation, which supports and inspires young people seriously injured through sport. True to his character, Matt’s determination has created a legacy of hope and resilience.
Proceeds from his deliciously crafted gin directly support the Foundation, making every bottle a toast to strength, courage, and the power of turning adversity into impact.
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Discover our
Sporting Connection
Matt Hampson holds a special place in the hearts of the rugby world — a powerful reminder that sometimes, it’s just the wrong moment, the wrong angle, and life can change forever. But instead of focusing on what he lost, Matt chose to embrace what remained. He made a powerful decision: to live fully, to help others, and to Get Busy Living.
That spirit lies at the heart of The Matt Hampson Foundation, which provides expert physiotherapy, specialist personal training, mentoring, and life-changing support to young people recovering from catastrophic sporting injuries. Sporting Wine Club has long supported the Foundation as a wine partner — so when Hampson’s Gin launched, our growing spirits division didn’t hesitate to get involved.
For every bottle sold, a significant donation goes directly to the Foundation. And every time you enjoy a glass of this beautifully blueberry-infused gin, we hope it reminds you of Matt’s ethos — one of resilience, positivity, and purpose. Now a proud official charity partner of the British & Irish Lions Trust, the Foundation continues to inspire. What better way to raise a glass ahead of the next Lions tour than with a Hambo G&T in hand? Let’s get busy tasting…
Exploring the
Distillery
Presenting a collaboration between Brentingby Gin and The Matt Hampson Foundation. A beautiful expression of blackberry and blueberry notes. Made with 7 botanicals including Blueberry, Blackberry, Orange Peel, Juniper, Liquorice Root, Angelica, Coriander
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In their
Own Words
“Life is a journey… A moment in time changed the course of Matt’s forever. His inspirational refusal to be defined by his injury, his focus on self-improvement and commitment to support others are embodied in his Foundation’s motto. Get Busy Living. Born from a friendship forged on the rugby field, enjoy yours over ice or with a tonic of choice but only ever in good company. Our journeys may sometimes lead us apart but when our paths cross the opportunities are limitless.”