“Signing somebody is not enough, that is for sure.” It seems at this stage of the season that Evan Ferguson has been linked to half the clubs in the Premier League. Reports over the last few months have detailed interest from the likes of Fulham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, and even Juventus. The […]

1 year ago

The competition for places is heating up. With under seven months to go until the 2025 Lions Tour commences, the team predictions are coming in hot and fast from all corners of the media. Here at SportsJOE, we had a go at picking our own after the Autumn Nations Series finished in November. Opta Sports […]

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“I know we’re just kind of copying soccer with this, but I like the idea of that.” Earlier in the week, Leinster announced that out-half Harry Byrne will be joining the Premiership’s Bristol Bears on a three-month loan deal. The 25-year-old has struggled for game time at his province this season, and finds himself fourth […]

1 year ago

“What games have you watched? Are you serious? Are you serious?!” Sky Sports duo Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville gave their Premier League Teams of the Season (so far) with a particular selection from the latter stunning Carragher and fans on social media. Given the awful form of Man City this season, it comes as […]

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“I was really disappointed with him.” The big story in Irish rugby over the last week has been Mack Hansen’s sensational press conference following Connacht’s loss to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday. The winger labelled the refereeing that his side get as ‘bullshit’ and that it was starting the ‘piss’ him and his […]

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“We have to admit, he deserves that one. We want to win with humility and dignity.” Ireland’s Rocco Vata gave Tom Cleverley’s Watford a huge 2-1 Championship win over Portsmouth, with a 95th minute winner. Not to be undone, however, his teammate Kwadwo Baah was sent off after the full-time whistle for goading the away […]

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Ireland’s greatest ever player had some eye for the try line Brian O’Driscoll racked up and impressive 47 tries for Ireland and the Lions in 141 appearances, with a few drop goals to boot. He remains in the top ten for most international tries of all time, and is comfortably ahead of the next best […]

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We gear up again for what will hopefully be another special game between Leinster and Munster Leinster travel to Thomond Park tomorrow, December 27, for another Christmas-time hullabaloo with their Irish rivals. The southern province are in the midst of another mid-season crisis, while the Blues are still stuck in their regular, pre-knockout third gear, […]

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“Coming just before Christmas, this was the GAA acting the Grinch.” The GAA have come in for some stinging criticism, following the release of ticket prices for the upcoming Allianz Leagues, with Pat Spillane the latest to put the organisation on blast. Adults will be charged €20 for the top-two divisions in both codes, with […]

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“Fair play to Mack Hansen for putting his hand up to make this point! Have a listen. He’s right too.” He is known for speaking his mind more so than most of the robot-like, media-trained professional rugby players we are used to. Still, however, most were quite shocked at Mack Hansen’s outburst following Connacht’s loss […]

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“We are proud to represent the whole province of Connacht” Connacht Rugby have released a statement confirming that their March clash with Munster will take place at Mayo GAA’s MacHale Park. The two provinces will meet on Saturday the 29th of March, with crowd of up to 15,000 expected, providing significant funds for Mayo GAA, […]

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“We’re hitting off real grass, we’re hitting real golf shots.” We are nearing the beginning of the new TGL golf league, headed by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. The venture takes place indoors, and will feature six teams made up of four PGA Tour players. McIlroy is with Boston Common Golf, alongside Keegan Bradley, Hideki […]

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“That’s the same thing I demand from the other players, so accept your role, don’t complain.” More Evan Ferguson transfer news has dropped. The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has reported that Fulham view the 20-year-old Brighton striker as a serious option to bolster their squad in January. After a breakout season in 2022/23, the Meath man […]

1 year ago

Some players just don’t get the recognition they deserve. The Caelan Doris’, Tadhg Beirnes, and Josh van der Fliers of this world consistently grab the headlines – and rightly so. But there is a plethora of quality operators playing serious minutes in the URC, Premiership, and Champions Cup, who need to be heralded. And that […]

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“He wants a harmonious environment. A proper culture of respect.” Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were controversially left out of Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United squad for last Sunday’s 2-1 over Man City. Rumours have flown around as to why these two key attackers were made absent, with some speculating that they had been out at […]

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“Thankfully, he is back home now and doing fine.” Two-time Grand National winner Leighton Aspell suffered serious injuries after an accident during Storm Darragh. Last Saturday, a falling tree smashed into his car, leaving the Irishman with a broken arm and internal bleeding. While there were other nasty injuries, it was a lucky escape, and […]

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“We’re trying to bring these players together, and the more opportunities we can get to do that, the better.” Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler face off against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka this evening (11pm Irish time), in the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The match takes place at Shadow Creek Golf […]

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“While no players asked to be compensated” The PGA of America have confirmed that the US Ryder Cup players will be payed for their participation in the event in 2025. There has been controversy surrounding the topic of players receiving compensation, given the money generated by the sport’s flagship tournament, but also the feeling that […]

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“Today’s announcement underpins the IRFU’s commitment to ensuring the best Irish players play at home.” Leinster and Ireland props Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed new two-year deals, contracting them to their country and province until the end of the 2026/2027 season. Under the IRFU’s new rules brought in by Director of Rugby […]

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“When the players step out of line, they’re heavily punished by me.” Wolves players were booed off the pitch by their home fans after a 2-1 loss to Ipswich, and one had to be carried off after a full-time scuffle. A furious Rayan Ait-Nouri, who received a second yellow card for his actions, was taken […]

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“To suffer that goal so late, the nature of the goal is crazy, which we have said already.” At 8/11 with the bookies, Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is the clear favourite to be the next Premier League gaffer to get the sack, with his side sitting second from bottom in the table. And his departure […]

1 year ago

“That’s a very private question.” Leo Cullen was not willing to divulge too much information on the rules of RG Snyman’s playing conditions for Leinster this season. The Springbok lock arrived in the summer from Munster after Jean Kleyn went back to play for his home country of South Africa, meaning the southern province could […]

1 year ago

“Caelan Doris has stepped up to every challenge thrown his way since first breaking into the Leinster and then Ireland set-ups.” RugbyPass have named four Irish players in the top 20 of their ‘Top 100 Rugby Players’ list, and two in the top 10. In total, there are 14 Ireland players on the list: It’s […]

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“I didn’t see what the Leinster fuss was.” Sam Prendergast had a breakthrough European performance last Sunday, in what was his first Champions Cup start. After a stuttering first-half from the province, they let loose in the second 40, with Prendergast scoring tries with fine finishes, as the cavalry off the bench helped beat Bristol […]

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“Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.” Eddie Jordan, the F1 legend and businessman, has revealed he is battling prostate and bladder cancer that spread to his spine and pelvis, but also that he is “coming out the other side.” The Dubliner raced in F2 […]

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“I’ve never had it before – someone so young doing so well in such a pivotal position.” Mason Melia is reportedly being chased by one of Italy’s top teams. Football Insider have said that Bologna have submitted a €2m bid for the 17-year-old Wicklow native, off the back of his exploits for St Patrick’s Athletic […]

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“This is the first stage of the creation of a new FAI National League and is an exciting moment for Irish football.” The FAI have announced the creation of a new National League, with the aim of a greater connection between grassroots and professional football in Ireland. They are set to launch the league – […]

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“We are also looking at the potential of a game in the UK area, in Ireland, possibly.” Ireland’s first-ever regular season NFL game is close to being confirmed. The Examiner have reported that the match-up will take place at Croke Park next September, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to be one of the teams involved. […]

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“No, I’m not offering someone out, I’m 53 years of age with five kids and two grandkids.” Roy Keane has given his side of the story, following his pitch-side argument with an Ipswich Town fan after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road last month. The former Ipswich boss told the supporter to “meet me […]

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“He is innocent of all charges and vows to do everything in his power to clear his name.” A man has been questioned by the police over an alleged incident which took place on the Armagh football team’s holiday to Miami last month. The Armagh man voluntarily presented himself to the police and was quizzed […]

1 year ago

There has been a lot of transfer speculation around the big Irishman in recent weeks Evan Ferguson has been linked to yet another Premier League club, ahead of a potential move away in January. The 20-year-old Meath man has struggled for starts this season with Brighton, as his career continues to stall after his breakthrough […]

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The five-time All-Ireland winner has had numerous convictions Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes will have to wait until next February to find out if he will have to go to jail for his violent disorder conviction. The 26-year-old was given a two-year suspended sentence last December, after being convicted of two counts of violent disorder at […]

1 year ago

A potentially life-changing week. Five Irishmen will be competing this week to earn a place on the LIV Golf Tour for next season. The Saudi-backed tour controversially took many top figures in golf from the PGA Tour when it broke away in 2022, with its ludicrous prize money and signing bonuses. However, in recent months […]

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“You have got to have those ambitions, I think, because you want to be the best you can be.” La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has always been open about his ambitions to coach at the highest level in rugby, and following his side’s European win over Bath on Friday, he gave further insight into […]

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“I was actually chomping at the bit to get an opportunity with Leinster.” Jordie Barrett made his long awaited debut for Leinster on the weekend, and looked a class above most in his 40 minutes on the field. The 27-year-old All Black came on at half-time, and showed a range of skills as the Irish […]

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“I’m sure you’ll be very disappointed today – we all are, all us Evertonians are. We were all looking forward to the game.” Ireland and Everton captain Séamus Coleman made a wonderful gesture to a desperately unlucky young fan, who travelled all the way from Australia to watch the Toffees host Liverpool last Saturday. However, […]

1 year ago

“I’m just champing at the bit right now. I’m running in a park on my own, doing my drills, doing my homework.” Ulster winger Aaron Sexton has confirmed that he will quit rugby for the time being, as he focuses on making it in the NFL via their 2025 International Player Pathway Program. Sexton began […]

1 year ago

“I was down, but I never gave up. It’s the same in life – never give up. I’ll be back next year.” Monaghan’s Shane McGuirk landed the WDF World Darts Championship title on Sunday, defeating 70-year-old Paul Lim at Lakeside. McGuirk won 6-3 against the Singaporean, in the competition’s third year after taking over from […]

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“Enquiries are currently being carried out” The PSNI have confirmed that they are investigating an incident that allegedly took place during the Armagh senior football team’s recent trip to the USA. Following their All-Ireland final win over Galway in July, the team, along with family members, coaching staff, and senior figures from the Armagh County […]

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“If Sam starts, it’s not such a big deal anymore.” With the Autumn Nations Series wrapped up, attention turns to the Champions Cup and the performances of those vying for Ireland places ahead of February’s Six Nations. All eyes will be on Jack Crowley for Munster against Stade Francais, and Sam Prendergast for Leinster away […]

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“These are adult times and me, just a kid – I’m running them.” 16-year-old Australian Gout Gout is the hottest property in world sport right now, after setting breathtaking times in both the 100m and 200m at the All-Schools Championships in Brisbane. On Friday, he ran a wind-assisted 10.04s in his 100m heat – the […]

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“No, no. I feel sorry for them because they have to win. You know what I mean?” Leinster are looking to make it a fourth-time lucky in this year’s Champions Cup, having lost the last three finals in the competition. Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle got the better of them in 2022 and 2023 – by […]

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“If you want to call me in for qualifiers, fine, but I wasn’t born yesterday.” Former Ireland winger Aiden McGeady has put both Stephen Kenny and Mick McCarthy on blast in a column for the Irish Independent. McGeady played for Ireland 93 times and also togged out for the likes of Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton, […]

1 year ago

Is the European Tour returning to the capital? Promising news for the people of Dublin as it has been announced that The Island Golf Club in Donabate is in the running to host The Irish Open in 2026. The Irish Independent have reported that the North Dublin course is a ‘front runner’ and on a […]

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“And really just enjoy each other’s company because it’s special.” Jack Crowley finished off Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series the happiest of the team’s three out-halves, after a game-winning performance off the bench against Australia. 21-year-old Sam Prendergast was effective and relatively error-free in his 65 minutes on the pitch, but the addition of Munster man […]

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“Caoimhin! He’s gotta catch it or punch it, Caoimhin, he thinks its going out.” Unsurprisingly, Roy Keane had an exasperated reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher’s late mistake against Newcastle, which earned the Magpies a 3-3 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Wednesday night. In the 90th minute of their clash at St James’ Park, the […]

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“That is nonsense, that is horse shit, that does not sit well with me.” Most of the discourse during Ireland’s recent Autumn Nations Series surrounded the battle for the No 10 jersey between newbie Sam Prendergast and the more experienced Jack Crowley. After eight starts with Leinster – 20 games in total – time in […]

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“I’m buzzing to get over and get playing with the professional players.” Longford teenager Joe Shannon is set to become the youngest Irish player to compete on the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday. The 14-year-old is due to face world number 23 Robert Milkins at 1.40 pm at the Snooker Shoot Out in Leicester. The […]

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“But he will be in goal before the end of December if things continue like they are now.” Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given an update on the fitness of Alisson Becker and the standing of Caoimhin Kelleher in the club’s pecking order. Given the Cork keeper’s run of form for Ireland and Liverpool – […]

1 year ago

“It was a joke. I repeat, it was a joke.” Liverpool manager Arne Slot threw a little bit of shade at rivals Manchester City, as he took advantage of a cryptic comment from Mo Salah. The Egyptian winger continued his sensational form during the Reds’ 2-0 win over their title rivals City at the weekend, […]

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