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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 132

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 132

    It’s that time of the week again! We are back with our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. It has certainly been a week to remember with the conclusion of the Six Nations, Champions League belters, and an Ireland squad announcement. See how well you can remember it all! Good luck.

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  • Hallgrimsson gives strange reason after signing new Ireland contract

    Hallgrimsson gives strange reason after signing new Ireland contract

    Fans are puzzled. Heimir Hallgrimsson has announced his Ireland squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia next Thursday. There was even more big news, with the manager revealing at the end of the press conference that he has signed a new contract until the end of the Euro 2028 campaign. Hallgrimsson stated that […]

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  • QUIZ: Every player to score for Newcastle in the Champions League

    QUIZ: Every player to score for Newcastle in the Champions League

    They’ve enjoyed five campaigns in Europe’s most prestigious competition While not one of the competition’s heavy hitters, Champions League nights at St James park just make sense, and Newcastle have been enjoying a European resurgence in recent years. The Magpies face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, as […]

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  • Bundee Aki reaction to Ireland losing Six Nations caught on Dublin street

    Bundee Aki reaction to Ireland losing Six Nations caught on Dublin street

    We feel you Bundee! Bundee Aki was out on the town on Saturday night, following Ireland’s Six Nations win over Scotland. The Connacht centre was forced to watch France steal the title in the last play against England on a phone outside of Pitch on Dawson Street. He was videoed having a strong reaction to […]

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  • How to watch Man City v Real Madrid in the Champions League for free

    How to watch Man City v Real Madrid in the Champions League for free

    A mountain to climb. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It’s a huge Champions League week, with the round of 16 second legs taking place, including Man City v Real Madrid. There are four games on Tuesday and four on Wednesday to feast your eyes […]

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  • The Ireland team we want to see at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

    The Ireland team we want to see at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

    It’s getting close! With the Six Nations over and done with, Ireland’s 2027 World Cup match-day squad has become a whole lot clearer. We’ve picked the side we would like to see, with a few surprises on the bench. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy After injuries to Ireland’s top-three looseheads – Andrew Porter, Jack Boyle […]

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  • Andy Farrell takes responsibility after Scots game for major Aviva criticism

    Andy Farrell takes responsibility after Scots game for major Aviva criticism

    Very fair from the Ireland boss. Scotland came to the Aviva Stadium with a Six Nations title on their minds, but these dreams were firmly put to down bed by an Ireland side who were on top from minute one to 80. Aside from the stellar displays from most of the players, another aspect of […]

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  • Ireland player ratings as they thrash Scotland in Dublin

    Ireland player ratings as they thrash Scotland in Dublin

    Another top performance! Our Ireland player ratings as Andy Farrell’s men put in a six-try performance to defeat Scotland. Tom O’Toole – 8.5 The Ulsterman’s switch to loosehead looks to be paying real dividends with another great showing in the scrum, the highlight of which was an early penalty that led to Jamie Osborne’s try. […]

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  • Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations live hub

    Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations live hub

    It’s all to play for today! Ireland welcome Scotland to the Aviva Stadium this afternoon in the final round of the 2026 Six Nations, with both sides in with a chance of winning the title. The Scots are joint with France on points and a win would put huge pressure on Les Bleus against England […]

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  • Six Nations permutations and how Ireland can win the title

    Six Nations permutations and how Ireland can win the title

    A huge day of rugby! With just one weekend to go in the 2026 Six Nations, three teams – Ireland, Scotland and France – can win on Super Saturday. Ireland kick of the day at home to Scotland (kick-off, 2.10pm), Wales host Italy next (kick-off, 4.40pm), and France finish off the tournament as they welcome […]

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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 131

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 131

    Another bumper week of sports! It is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, with Cheltenham kicking off this week and taking its place in our SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. Once again you’ll have to a wide range of knowledge in a few different sports, with basketball and horse racing among the usuals: GAA, […]

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  • Scottish player accused of gouging as brawl breaks out

    Scottish player accused of gouging as brawl breaks out

    He may get a hefty ban. Arbroath faced Ross County in the Scottish Championship yesterday, in what was a fiery encounter that ended in a 0-0 draw. In the second half, Ross County’s Ross Docherty was sent off for a challenge on Scott Robinson. In the ensuing scuffle, Robinson appeared to stick his fingers in […]

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  • Ugly scenes as Rangers fans storm pitch and go after Celtic players

    Ugly scenes as Rangers fans storm pitch and go after Celtic players

    Not what you want to see. Celtic defeated Rangers 4-2 on penalties today in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, after the game had finished 0-0 in normal time. However, there were some ugly scene at the full-time whistle, with fans from both side storming the pitch. At 22 seconds in the video below you can see […]

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  • French star has lucky red card escape after eye contact on Scottish player

    French star has lucky red card escape after eye contact on Scottish player

    Nasty. France backrower Oscar Jegou was lucky to escape yesterday’s Six Nations loss to Scotland without a red card. The La Rochelle man was seen putting his hands on the facer of Ewan Ashman during a maul, with a lengthy ban almost certain to follow. According to French journalist Gauthier Baudin: “Oscar Jegou in hot […]

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  • Ireland player ratings as lacklustre performance scrapes past Wales

    Ireland player ratings as lacklustre performance scrapes past Wales

    Lets go! Our Ireland player ratings as they just about beat an out-of-form Wales side, 27-17. Tom O’Toole – 7.5 He had a lot to prove in this game and delivered. The scrum was the best it’s been in good while and he won a brilliant turnover with Kelleher in the second half. Has moved […]

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  • Quiz: Name the Ireland team who beat Wales to win the 2009 Grand Slam

    Quiz: Name the Ireland team who beat Wales to win the 2009 Grand Slam

    Memories…. It remains the most iconic day in Irish rugby: March 21, 2009. Ireland had not won a Grand Slam since 1948, when they had also beaten Wales in their final game of the tournament. It was a strong Welsh side who had defeated Ireland the year before at Croke Park, and many believed they […]

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  • Ireland’s best uncapped XV shows the wealth of talent in the country

    Ireland’s best uncapped XV shows the wealth of talent in the country

    Some team. Following on from Edwin Edogbo’s debut against Italy a few weeks ago, and with Nathan Doak in line to make his first Ireland appearance this weekend, we have gone ahead and selected the best Ireland uncapped XV. There’s some amount of talent yet to be capped ahead of the 2027 World Cup! Cheltenham […]

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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 130

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 130

    This may be our best one yet! It’s our favourite time of the week again, with the release of our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. Despite it being a Six Nations down week, there was still plenty of brilliant sport on, with Ireland women taking on France and some cracking midweek Premier League fixtures. Let us […]

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  • Willie Mullins pulls out number of horses from Cheltenham Festival

    Willie Mullins pulls out number of horses from Cheltenham Festival

    A bit of a change from Willie! Cheltenham Festival fever is growing by the day, with the iconic meet beginning next Tuesday. Last year, legendary trainer Willie Mullins came in for scrutiny due to the sheer amount of horses he entered, with some questioning the fairness of his actions. This year’s Cheltenham looks a little […]

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  • Picture emerges of Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire in Ireland

    Picture emerges of Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire in Ireland

    Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

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  • SportsJOE Quick Fire general knowledge quiz

    SportsJOE Quick Fire general knowledge quiz

    What do we have here… For those of you in a rush, who don’t have time to spend 10 or minutes on a quiz, well we have just the solution for you. Here is our first SportsJOE Quick Fire sports general knowledge quiz. And there’s something for everybody with all the big sports represented, including […]

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  • Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire in Ireland

    Six Nations trophy destroyed after vehicle catches fire in Ireland

    Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

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  • Lowry’s daughter comments add extra pain as he blows three-shot lead

    Lowry’s daughter comments add extra pain as he blows three-shot lead

    This one hurt. Shane Lowry looked odds on to win his first solo PGA Tour title since the 2019 Open, as he held a three-shot lead with three to play at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach, Florida. He went into the final day in the lead, and had played his fourth round beautifully, with […]

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  • Martin O’Neill gets involved on pitch in post-game scuffle at Old Firm derby

    Martin O’Neill gets involved on pitch in post-game scuffle at Old Firm derby

    Scenes. Celtic and Rangers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw this afternoon in the Old Firm derby at the Ibrox. The home side had the perfect start after two Youssef Chermiti goals gave them a 2-0 lead after just 26 minutes. The Hoops fought back, however, with a 51st-minute finish from Kieran Tierney and a 91st-minute […]

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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 129

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 129

    It’s that time of the week again! Can you match our sporting heroes in this week’s SportsJOE Pub Quiz by absolutely smashing it? In the last seven days we have seen Ireland record a famous win over England, Man United and Liverpool secure late victories in the Premier League, and Rory McIlroy come second at […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Father of wonderkid who is swapping N. Ireland for Republic responds after abuse

    Father of wonderkid who is swapping N. Ireland for Republic responds after abuse

    What a steal! Chelsea academy midfielder Chris Atherton has made the switch from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The 17-year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17 level, and made the switch to Chelsea from NIFL side Glenavon last year. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever senior footballer in the […]

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  • Fans baffled as ex-England star completely belittles Ireland performance

    Fans baffled as ex-England star completely belittles Ireland performance

    A strange take. Ireland have rightfully been praised to the heavens since their 42-21 win over England on Saturday. Andy Farrell’s men dominated in nearly every area of the game, and won most of the big moments. They were accurate in their execution, clever in their decision making, while a number of individuals, including Jamison […]

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  • Farrell reveals training ‘error’ led to huge McCloskey moment vs England

    Farrell reveals training ‘error’ led to huge McCloskey moment vs England

    Hats off to Andy Farrell and Ireland Above all the memorable moments during Ireland’s defeat of England, one stood out. Stuart McCloskey’s chase down of Marcus Smith, after the England back intercepted a pass in his own half, has already become an iconic moment in Irish rugby. It showed incredible hunger, given that Ireland were […]

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  • We made a few changes in the Ireland side we want to see against Wales

    We made a few changes in the Ireland side we want to see against Wales

    Lets keep it going. Ireland take on Wales in two weeks, in a Friday night clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm). Here is the team we would like to see take the field. Front row Jeremy Loughman has been relatively impressive in this campaign thus far, keeping Ireland’s scrum from being totally demolished in […]

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  • Quiz: See if you can name these 2010s Spurs and Arsenal players

    Quiz: See if you can name these 2010s Spurs and Arsenal players

    This is a real test for the memory Arsenal are set to face off against Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday, in what will be just the latest chapter in one of European football’s most exciting derbies. In past years the Gunners and the Lilywihites have been amongst the most closely matched of […]

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  • Gibson-Park’s comments prove that he is one of the classiest players in the world

    Gibson-Park’s comments prove that he is one of the classiest players in the world

    What a man! Jamison Gibson-Park produced one of the all-time individual Ireland performances this afternoon, as his side destroyed England by 21 points at Twickenham. While Irish fans and players were celebrating one of their best wins in years, the English were left licking their wounds in embarrassment after being blown out at home. It […]

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  • Ireland players ratings as they hammer England at Twickenham

    Ireland players ratings as they hammer England at Twickenham

    A masterclass! Here are our player ratings as Ireland score a huge 42-21 Six Nations win over England at Twickenham. Ireland v England player ratings Jeremy Loughman – 6 Doesn’t do as much as others in the loose, but that is not why he is in the team, and he once again showed up fairly […]

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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 128

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 128

    LETS GO!! The last week in sport had a bit of everything, with Six Nations drama, Gaelic football belters, and Premier League capitulations. But just how well do you remember it all?? Have a crack and let us know how you get on. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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  • Nigel Owens explains why ref got huge Italy call wrong vs Ireland

    Nigel Owens explains why ref got huge Italy call wrong vs Ireland

    It was a big moment. With the scores tied at 10-10 in last Saturday’s Six Nations game between Ireland and Italy, the visitors sliced through the Irish defence for what looked like a crucial try in the 51st minute. However, following a discussion with the TMO, the try was disallowed after the officials deemed that […]

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  • Analysis: Worrying Ireland trend continues in attack against Italy

    Analysis: Worrying Ireland trend continues in attack against Italy

    Lots to ponder….. Ireland and Andy Farrell are complete and utter s**t. Well, according to social media. This, of course, is not quite the case. How can it be that Italy were lavished with such praise after the game, but Ireland’s victory – which included outscoring their opponents three tries to one – is being […]

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  • Andy Farrell makes big change in Ireland side to take on England

    Andy Farrell makes big change in Ireland side to take on England

    A big change at 10. Andy Farrell has named his team to take on England at Twickenham this Saturday in the Six Nations (kick-off, 2.10pm). Both sides will be wanting to redeem themselves, with Ireland looking a shadow of their former selves over the past year, while the English were left reeling after being gunned […]

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  • Quiz: Can you name the Ireland rugby team’s all-time top points scorers

    Quiz: Can you name the Ireland rugby team’s all-time top points scorers

    Another toughy! It’s Six Nations season, and that means two things, more rugby content and lots more quizzes. We have already given you our top Ireland appearances quiz and our top try scorers quiz. Our latest teaser, however, is a tad trickier, with a few older names on the list. Only hardcore Irish rugby aficionados […]

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  • Quiz: Name the Ireland XV that beat England to win 2018 Grand Slam

    Quiz: Name the Ireland XV that beat England to win 2018 Grand Slam

    What a group of players! Ireland have won three Grand Slams since the Six Nations began in 2000. In 2009 they famously defeated Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, and in 2023 they dominated the tournament, before finishing it off with a 29-16 win over England at the Aviva Stadium. But can you remember […]

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  • Our combined Ireland/England team is world class

    Our combined Ireland/England team is world class

    This is some side! To celebrate Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England this weekend, we have come up with our combined 23 (assuming everybody is fit!!). Front row Ireland’s front row of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong used to be the envy of most international sides. After a biblical demolishing in the scrum […]

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  • The tweaked Ireland side we want to see beat England at Twickenham

    The tweaked Ireland side we want to see beat England at Twickenham

    We can do it! After a loss and a win in their opening two games of the 2026 Six Nations, Ireland face England this Saturday (kick-off, 2.10pm). Here is the 23 we would like to see line out at Twickenham. Front row The prop situation is practically a lottery at this stage. After a steady […]

    1 month ago

  • Footage shows incident of contentious Glass red card for strike on opponent

    Footage shows incident of contentious Glass red card for strike on opponent

    Questionable… Derry overcame Kildare yesterday in tough conditions in Newbridge. Despite a sixth-minute red card for captain Conor Glass, the Oak Leafers managed to come away with an impressive 3-15 to 1-18 win. Talisman Glass was sent off for an off-the-ball incident with Callum Bolton, but footage, albeit grainy, shows that it was arguably a […]

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  • Crowley gives great detail on key advantage of coming off the bench

    Crowley gives great detail on key advantage of coming off the bench

    Brilliant insight! The introduction of Jack Crowley to the field yesterday triggered not only the biggest cheer of the afternoon (rivalled by Edogbo’s entry to the field), but an immediate improvement in the Irish attack, which had been lagging since their opening try. Obviously, this is mainly down to Crowley’s skill and athleticism as a […]

    1 month ago

  • Farrell blames Italy antics for crucial missed bonus-point chance

    Farrell blames Italy antics for crucial missed bonus-point chance

    Interesting take. The Irish out-half debate took a few more twists and turns this afternoon. Sam Prendergast produced what was his worst performance in green, before being hauled off in the second half with the game at 10-10. Jack Crowley made an immediate impact off the bench, with huge energy and speed, as he threw […]

    1 month ago

  • Player ratings as Ireland scrape past Italy by the skin of their teeth

    Player ratings as Ireland scrape past Italy by the skin of their teeth

    A close one. We have our player ratings as Ireland beat Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Jeremy Loughman – 4 Doesn’t bring enough around the park, and the scrum went backwards at a rate of knots. Disappointing after a good outing last week. Dan Sheehan – 6 Lineout went […]

    1 month ago

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