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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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We are back at the Aviva! We are back in Dublin as Andy Farrell and Ireland take on Italy in the second round of the Six Nations Championship. Teams IRELAND: Jamie Osborne (Naas RFC/Leinster); Robert Baloucoune (Enniskillen RFC/Ulster), Garry Ringrose (UCD RFC/Leinster), Stuart McCloskey (Bangor RFC/Ulster), James Lowe (Leinster); Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne FC/Leinster), Craig Casey (Shannon […]

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For the week that is in it! The buzz for rugby is high at the minute with the ongoing Six Nations, and as such, we have just the quiz for you. Over the years, Ireland has produced many a fine try scorer, but can you name the 12 finest! Give it a bash and hopefully […]

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Best GAA Starting XV of players who switched clubs (2000-2025) Club transfers remain one of the most controversial topics in Gaelic football. When a top-level inter-county star changes teams, it rarely goes unnoticed and often divides opinion. From title-altering moves to switches that redefined careers, this best XV highlights the players whose high-profile transfers truly […]

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It’s that time of the week again! We are back with another of our weekly SportsJoe Pub quizzes. It has been a mega week of sport, with lots going on in the Six Nations, Premier League and the GAA, while we also have the Winter Olympics to enjoy. Give it a try and see if […]

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The latest from the Nations League draw news. Following the news of Ireland’s UEFA Nations League draw, which pits them in a group with Israel, Austria and Kosovo, both Ireland and Israel have released statements. Back in November, Ireland voted to propose a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions, due to their […]

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A welcome surprise. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Italy in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, February 14 (kick-off, 2.10pm). After a disheartening 36-14 loss to France last weekend, and Italy’s defeat of Scotland, there is worry among supporters that their side’s poor form may […]

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Well said. With the Ireland rugby team in somewhat of a down period at the minute, and clearly not a top-three side in the world anymore, the scrutiny over the make up of the squad has intensified. Criticism from fans over the amount of Leinster players picked throughout the last decade has always been prevalent, […]

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Making moves. Ulster have announced the signings of two Irish-qualified youngster – Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon – with both men joining as first-year Academy recruits. As per Ulster’s statement, Woods, 18, is a second row from Perth, with family roots in County Down. This summer, he lined out for both the Ulster U19s and […]

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Another massive game. On Thursday, Andy Farrell is set to name his Ireland team to take on Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, February 14 (kick-off, 2.10pm). With this in mind, we have selected the team we would like to see at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Front row While he contributed little around the park […]

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A man who often speaks sense. A prevailing narrative heading into Ireland’s Six Nations clash with the French, was the sheer amount of injuries among Andy Farrell’s charges, which left him with third and fourth choice players in some positions. At loosehead: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle were all missing; meaning the fourth […]

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Strong words. One of the main talking points from Cork’s Division 1A win over Tipperary on Saturday was the treatment given to the Premier’s Darragh McCarthy by the Rebel fans. The 20-year-old – who starred in last year’s final between the two teams and was also red carded against Cork earlier last season – was […]

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A disappointment to say the least. While the 2027 Rugby World Cup is quickly coming into view, the hype for the tournament has taken a serious hit following the release of its schedule. First and foremost, fans are not pleased with the opening fixture, which will see Australia take on Hong Kong China in Perth. […]

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Fans are not happy. We wrote previously on the fan reaction after reports of Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine moving to Ulster next season. The transfer has now been confirmed and the province’s supporters are even more disgruntled, due to the statement released by Connacht. It reads: “We can confirm Matthew Devine has chosen not to […]

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It’s finally here! Ireland take on France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations, on February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm), at the Stade de France in Paris. Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23, and even accounting for injury crises at both loosehead and fullback, the head coach has sprung a few surprises. As […]

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It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

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This is a toughy. Ireland rugby players are known for their longevity, and there are plenty who have racked up over a 100 caps. See if you can name the 12 players who have played the most games for Ireland. Fancy some more quizzes? Try these out!

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What a lineup! Ireland’s win over Wales in the 2009 Six Nations will alway take precedent in our memories, but it was the tournament’s opening fixture that made us believe. For years the French had been Ireland’s bogey team, but on a fateful night in Croke Park, they put an end to that. See if […]

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A great XV! It’s the best time of year again for an Irish rugby supporter, with the 2026 Six Nations kicking off. The first game will see Ireland take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France in Paris, in a unique Thursday evening kick-off. Way back in 2014, Ireland secured the Six Nations title […]

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See if you can name them all! As Spurs prepare to host Man City, in what could be a pivotal afternoon in the career of Thomas Frank, we’ve decided to take a trip back in time to remember some of each club’s lesser-known players from the past decade. 18+ Be Gamble Aware It’s time to […]

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This is an interesting one. We are now T-minus four days until Ireland take on France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations. With injuries and competition, it is one of the tougher match-day squads to predict of the Andy Farrell era. There is a lot of speculation over who will start at […]

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Testy! Galway and Armagh played out a thrilling Division 1 game at the Athletic Grounds yesterday, as the Tribesmen secured a 3-12 to 0-20 victory with the last kick of the game, thanks to Rob Finnerty. After the match, Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney spoke to reporters, where he was questioned over his side’s decisions to […]

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The hype is real! James McClean made his return to Ireland last night, in his ‘second’ Derry City debut, as his hometown club defeated Shamrock Rovers in the President’s Cup final. The 36-year-old – who signed from Wrexham – made a his presence felt with a 33rd-minute assist for Darragh Markey’s goal in the 1-0 […]

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It’s that time of the week again! Ladies and gentlemen, roll up and try yet another SportsJOE Pub Quiz. Each one is better than the last, and again there is something for all sports fans, with rugby, football, GAA and a little bit of boxing. Good luck, share it with friends, and let us know […]

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This would be huge. We recently reported on the eligibility of Toulouse and England backrow Jack Willis. The 29-year-old is one of the premier opensides in world rugby, and qualifies for Ireland through his Northern Irish grandfather. Having last played for England at the 2023 World Cup, Willis be able to tog out for Ireland […]

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Not his best moment. Connacht centre Bundee Aki did not travel to Ireland’s Portugal training camp ahead of the Six Nations, after being cited following his side’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. A ‘Misconduct Complaint’ against the 35-year-old was after comments made to match officials at the match. In a statement, the IRFU said: “The […]

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He didn’t hold back. Ireland’s rivalry with South Africa has reached new heights over the last decade, with the head-to-head 5-4 in Ireland’s favour. However, their last game, in November, was a stark reminder of the Springboks’ status as the best side in the world, as they demolished Ireland’s scrum at the Aviva Stadium. In […]

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They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]

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Very interesting. Mayo got their NFL League campaign off to a perfect start against Galway on Sunday, with a 3-18 to 2-18 victory at Pearse Stadium. It is the hope that always kills for Mayo supporters, but their eye-catching play under new boss Andy Moran does provide legitimate cause for excitement. After the game, Moran […]

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Awful news. France tighthead prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire with immediate effect after suffering a heart attack. The 35-year-old has won 68 caps for his country since 2014 and was named in Les Bleus’ squad for the upcoming Six Nations, which begins against Ireland next Thursday. A statement from his club Stade […]

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More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

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A frustrating situation. Since Connacht’s rise from the ashes during the late 2000s, one of the many pleasing aspects – alongside silverware, support and a new stadium – has been the rise in homegrown talent. Players such as Denis Buckley, the Murray brothers, Jack Carty, Robbie Henshaw and Tiernan O’Halloran have all starred for the […]

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For the day that’s in it! With Matheus Cunha scoring an absolute screamer to beat Arsenal in the Premier League, we have a very special quiz to honour the man. See how big a Man United fan you are and if you can name every Brazilian player to play for the legendary club. Good luck! […]

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It’s a massive day of fixtures! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware We’re back with Premier League action to bring you as a host of big games kick off today! Starting at the London Stadium, West Ham United need points and need points fast – they host a brilliant Sunderland side in […]

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A toughie! We’re tired of the Champions League getting all of the love. For all of you Europa League fans, here’s one for you. Bear in mind, we are only including winners since the competition changed its name in 2010. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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There are some really obscure names on this list. With Arsenal set for another major Champions League clash this week, it’s about time we travel back to remember the players who have made the Gunners’ biggest European nights possible. You may quite easily recall Declan Rice’s stellar brace against Real Madrid last season, or the […]

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Another week, another Pub Quiz! Although we have a new and improved website layout, the SportsJOE Pub Quizzes will not be stopping. This week was another bumper one, with big things happening in the GAA and rugby, after the All-Ireland club finals and the naming of the Six Nations squad. But as usual, we also […]

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Some good suggestions! Manchester United have struck a deal with production company Lionsgate for a TV series about the famed club. Although the project is in the earliest stages of its development, with no director or script, it is understood that it will be similar to Netflix’s ‘The Crown’. The highly-lauded series details the life […]

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The Deloitte “Rich-List” is here Financial firm Deloitte have released the latest edition of the Football Money League, revealing the clubs with the highest earnings over the past 12-months, and it is packed full of surprises. While Real Madrid top the list with revenues of 1.2bn euros (£1.01bn), despite failing to secure either of the […]

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This story gets stranger. News outlets reported during the week that the Dublin footballers and hurlers were planning to protest the GAA’s Allianz sponsorship. As per RTÉ, the sides were set to refuse to conduct interviews in front of Allianz advertising, with TG4 showing the footballers’ game against Donegal in their Division 1 opener on […]

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You’ll need to be an expert in football history With the Champions League back for another night of fascinating action, we’ve challenged you to name all of the best goalscorers in the tournament’s storied history. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware While you may be sure that the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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Big Ange is back. Ange Postecoglou has made a lowkey return to the game – following his departure from Nottingham Forest in October. Initially taking over from the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo in September, Postecoglou suffered a similar fate only a month later at the City Ground. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, […]

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A huge game. Liverpool travel to Marseille tonight for a crucial Champions League clash at the Stade Velodrome (kick-off, 8pm). The Reds currently sit in 11th spot in the table, just a point behind four teams in the top eight, with just two more games remaining. Marseille lie in 16th spot on nine points, and […]

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It’s a good team. Ireland’s squad has been named for the upcoming Six Nations, with a host of great players not fancied or missing through injury. Our XV, made up of the best not, selected shows the impressive depth that we have in the country. Thankfully, many of our side have been named in the […]

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It’s that time of the year again. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations. They begin their campaign with a Thursday night game against the French at the Stade de France on February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm). There are two uncapped players – Munster second row Edwin Edogbo, and […]

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Not what we had hoped for. Optimism in Irish men’s rugby is the lowest it’s been since the first year of Andy Farrell’s reign. Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign was an overall disappointment, and the World Cup is less than two years away, with Ireland struggling to replace an ageing squad. While Ulster are enjoying […]

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