“We never get any calls, ever. I’ve been feeling this for years now.” Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been suspended for three games after comments made following his side’s URC loss to Leinster last month. Hansen went on a sensational tirade, blasting refereeing decisions against his side both in the Leinster game and […]

1 year ago

“International football helps any player so if you get the opportunity to play it, you should take it.” Ross County and Republic of Ireland man Ronan Hale will be switching to Northern Ireland in the coming weeks. The Belfast Telegraph reported FIFA will ratify the 26-year-old’s switch in the coming weeks, following a lengthy process, […]

1 year ago

“I definitely want to do something other than athletics” Over the past year, Sharlene Mawdsley has made a name for herself as one of the finest anchor leg runners in the world, as Ireland enjoyed unprecedented relay success in 2024. Alongside Chris O’Donnell, Thomas Barr, and Rhasidat Adeleke, Mawdsley and Ireland brought home mixed 4×400 […]

1 year ago

“I just feel like sometimes in the GAA, we’re very uptight at times.” It’s been a big week for former Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth. The 23-year-old has signed a new two-year deal with the New Orleans Saints, which will keep him with the team if he makes their 53-man roster next August. Despite missing out […]

1 year ago

Young star set for move to controversial tour. Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin looks set to forgo his PGA Tour card and join LIV Golf instead. Reports from Spanish website Ten Golf state that the 22-year-old is in ‘pole position’ to join Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII team on the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, as a replacement for […]

1 year ago

Sadly, my football playing career has come to an end. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Ireland U19s player Jamie Bowden has been forced to retire at the age of 23, following a serious ankle injury suffered in 2022. Bowden spent 15 years at Spurs after arriving as a six-year-old, and was released in 2023. He had […]

1 year ago

The top man in the GAA intervened, according to reports. Former Derry boss Rory Gallagher will not be linking up with the Naas footballers as part of Joe Murphy’s backroom team. It has now been reported that the President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, intervened with the proposed appointment. The Leinster Leader said that an […]

1 year ago

Rory Gallagher’s move looks like it is off the cards. Naas GAA are doing a U-turn on their decision to appoint former Derry boss Rory Gallagher into a coaching role. The Leinster Leader have reported that Kildare’s four-in-a-row senior football champions will not be hiring Gallagher as part of Joe Murphy’s management team. According to […]

1 year ago

“We announce the successor to Dutchman Pascal Jansen to lead our 35-time champion and 24-time cup winner team” Hungarian champions Ferencvaros have announced that Robbie Keane has taken over as head coach of the Budapest club, who are the biggest and most successful team in the country with 35 top-flight titles. Ireland’s top goalscorer replaces […]

1 year ago

“It is not an illegal act at the start, where he starts.” It has been confirmed that Ulster and Ireland prop Tom O’Toole will receive a six-week ban for a red card offence during Ulster’s loss to Munster last month. He will miss two of Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations games. The tight head tackled the […]

1 year ago

“I don’t want to make or say any clear predictions because I don’t know.” Another day, another report on the future of Evan Ferguson. The latest news is that a struggling West Ham United are keen on the 20-year-old Meath man, with Julen Lopetegui’s side languishing in 14th spot in the Premier League. While the […]

1 year ago

“Trent to Tranmere Roy? Nah, we’re alright thanks.” Roy Keane issued a withering takedown of Trent Alexander-Arnold after his poor performance against Manchester United. One of the subplots heading into Sunday’s thrilling 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Man United was the situation regarding Alexander-Arnold. The England defender has recently been heavily linked with a move […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

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, […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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, […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 – […]

1 year ago

“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. […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago

“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 […]

1 year ago