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 […]

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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+, […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

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 […]

6 months ago

“Everyone is in shock, but Victoria is totally in pieces over this.” Victoria Beckham is reportedly “in bits” following Brooklyn’s harsh allegations against his family. Brooklyn took to social media yesterday (January 19) and shared a series of savage Instagram story posts, claiming his family had been “controlling” the narrative about his family. He alleged […]

6 months ago

Two heavyweights going at it! This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Arsenal will travel to take on Inter Milan this evening in their Champions League clash at the San Siro (kick-off, 8pm). Luckily you can watch the game for free thanks to Amazon Prime. The […]

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He did not hold back. Roy Keane made headlines last week after publicly slagging off the wife of Manchester United boss Michael Carrick. Back in 2014, Keane labelled an interview and performance from the former United player as flat after a 2-0 loss to Olympiacos, which provoked his spouse Lisa into hitting back on Twitter. […]

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You’ll need elite knowledge of football history to score 100% With the Champions League about to return to our screens for another week of unmissable action, we thought it was about time we dished out the ultimate UCL challenge, testing if you can name every winner in the tournament’s rich history. Even though the Champions […]

6 months ago

It’s not great. The Six Nations’ opening game is just a few weeks away, with Ireland taking on Les Bleus at the Stade de France on February 5. And it is still a three-horse to who will wear the number 10 jersey. Kicking % of Crowley, Byrne, Prendergast There are arguments for and against Jack […]

6 months ago

He looks the real deal. There was huge excitement in Ireland when it was first understood that South African underage star Josh Neill was looking at moving to Europe. The backrower starred for Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town as well as the South Africa U18s and Western Province. It was reported in April […]

6 months ago

Shocking. Police have become involved following an incident in the third tier of Welsh football. During the match between Trearddur Bay FC and CPD Porthmadog, Trearddur’s Tom Taylor viciously elbowed Danny Brookwell, who was concussed and had to be taken off. Trearddur have released the following statement: “Following an Extraordinary General Meeting of the clubs […]

6 months ago

It’s that time of the week again! Somehow, we are already halfway through the month of January. The sport has continued to ramp up with GAA finals, FA Cup mayhem, Champions Cup and the Six Nations on the horizon. If you have been keeping an eye on the latest happening in the world of sports, […]

7 months ago

Potential superstars. The time is ripe for blooding new Ireland internationals, given their ageing squad and the upcoming Six Nations. Those below have proven, without doubt, that they have the capability to play international rugby and be world-class options in the coming seasons. A couple of them could see game time in the Six Nations, […]

7 months ago

So you’re saying there’s a chance… Not only are there few backrows in the game better than Jack Willis, there are only a handful of players superior to the Toulouse star. The 29-year-old has rightfully earned his reputation as one of the world’s premier forwards since joining the French juggernauts in 2022, helping himself to […]

7 months ago

There are 51 of them! How well can you remember the teams that have played in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Give it a crack and good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

7 months ago

LOI heads where are you! With the League of Ireland starting up again in early February, we thought we’d give you all a quiz in anticipation. Over the years, the league has seen a plethora of fantastic foreign talent, but can you remember the countries they were from. Good luck!

7 months ago

Numbers are down. Ireland take on France next week on Thursday, February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm), in their opening game of the 2026 Six Nations, at the Stade de France. Les Bleus are currently 13-point favourites, and this is likely to increase with Ireland’s growing injury list that includes: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Ryan […]

7 months ago

All is not what it seems. Ever since announcing himself on the world stage with his victory as an amateur at the 2009 Irish Open, Shane Lowry has been one of the most popular golfers among fans. His down-to-earth persona makes the Clara man extremely likeable, as does his passion for celebrating wins as much, […]

7 months ago

He left his role at Old Trafford just days ago Ruben Amorim could be set for a shock return to Premier League management, just days after his sacking at Manchester United, according to an English football legend. Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford came amidst one of the worst runs in form in the club’s recent […]

7 months ago

For the day that’s in it. We have another FA Cup quiz for you all. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

7 months ago

Sounded like AFCON. An Ghaeltacht are the All-Ireland Intermediate champions, after beting Glenullin 0-12 to 0-06 at Croke Park this afternoon. However, a big talking point from the game was the use of vuvuzelas by supporters of the Derry club, with the horns clearly audible and distracting, even over the TV. Ahead of the game, […]

7 months ago

An interesting piece of business. Ulster have signed Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman from Italian sideBenetton. According to South African outlet Rapport, the 29-year-old has put pen to paper for a two-year deal with the Irish province, and will arrive in July. He has played for the Bulls and Leicester Tigers, while he had a previous […]

7 months ago

A faux pas. Shay Given has issued an apology after an offensive holocaust comment while on the BBC’s Final Score programme. Ireland’s greatest ever keeper was commenting on Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous tenure as Celtic manager when he made the reference. He said: “Nancy was terrible from start to finish, I don’t think they should have […]

7 months ago

The magic of the cup is back Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

7 months ago

Quiz time! With the FA Cup back this weekend, what better way to celebrate than another bumper quiz. It’s the competition that brings out the best moments in English football, and the biggest upsets. This teaser is one of our hardest yet, so see if you can cause an upset of your own. Good luck! […]

7 months ago

Another week, another quiz! We are back with our weekly sports quiz, the first of 2026. 2026 has not disappointed so far, with mad happenings in the Premier League, another bumper World Darts Championship, and some cracking club GAA. Have a go and see how well you have been paying attention to the latest sports […]

7 months ago

Let’s make these happen! In light of the news that Ciarán Frawley is on his way to Connacht, here are five more interprovincial transfers we would like the IRFU and provinces to push through. Jack Boyle – Leinster to Ulster While Leo Cullen and Leinster would not be on board with this transfer, it would […]

7 months ago

Some future stars in here! Ireland are at a crossroads in terms of selection for the Six Nations; they need success in the tournament for cash reasons and momentum, but they also must continue to blood the next generation of players with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Should head coach Andy Farrell choose […]

7 months ago

LETS GO! With Ireland kicking off their 2026 Six Nations campaign against France on February 5, and head coach Andy Farrell naming his squad next week, SportsJOE have picked the men we would entrust with the mission of regaining Ireland’s crown. Front row Ireland’s loosehead options have been decimated, with Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy […]

7 months ago

A great insight. Pep Guardiola and Pádraic Joyce is the meeting we didn’t know we needed until now. The Galway boss revealed that he met the Manchester City manager recently and was lucky enough to have a candid chat with the tactical maestro. He explained: “No, look, it’s just one of those things. “I was […]

7 months ago

Some toughies in here. So with Ruben Amorim sacked as manager of Man United, we thought it fitting to make a quiz dedicated to his tenure. Some of the questions are on the easier side – to give you lads and lassies a bit of confidence – but there are a handful of tricky ones […]

7 months ago

They need help badly. Celtic have sacked manager Wilfred Nancy after a disastrous a 33-day reign which saw him lose six out of eight games, with the last straw coming in their 3-1 loss to Rangers on Saturday. Martin O’Neill’s successful interim job, which preceded Nancy, now looks even more impressive. Thankfully for Celtic fans, […]

7 months ago

The blame game has started. The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to […]

7 months ago

100% is nearly impossible! In honour of Troy Parrott’s iconic hat-trick against Hungary in November, we have made a quiz dedicated to the men who have scored hat-tricks for Ireland. From way back in the ’20s all the way up to last year, men have been bagging three goals in a game for the Boys […]

7 months ago

It’s finally here! This is the one you have all been waiting for, it’s our bumper Pub Quiz of 2025. If you think you know your Irish sport well think again. You’ll have to be an expert in GAA, rugby, football – women’s and men’s – and everything in between. From McIlroy’s heroics at Augusta […]

7 months ago

This is a testy one! Ok, so most of you know the obvious nicknames of the big teams, but how well do you know smaller sides? Give our latest Premier League nickname quiz a crack and let us know on social media how you get on. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – […]

7 months ago

Another teaser. With so many fans in Ireland, we just had to do an internationals quiz for Celtic supporters. It has always been a very international club, but how well do remember the countries these men played for? Good luck you Bhoys!

7 months ago

This is brutally tough! It is fair to say that Ireland have produced a lot more great defenders in the Premier League era than strikers. This is what makes our latest quiz so hard, with some surprising names popping up! So see if you can delve deep into your Premier League knowledge and name as […]

7 months ago

Brutal from the Leinster boss. Leinster took revenge on Munster last night for their heavy loss earlier in the season, with a scrappy 13-8 win at Thomond Park. Defences reigned supreme in Limerick with both sides scoring just one try; Josh van der Flier for Leinster, and Dan Kelly for the home team. The result […]

7 months ago

A biggie! We have yet another quiz for you, and this time it is a big one. The 20 players who have scored the most Premier League goals ever. Only legends make the cut, but how many can you name? Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

7 months ago

Another twist in the Evan Ferguson tale. Evan Ferguson has enjoyed a mini resurgence in his Roma career, with a Europa League brace against Celtic and an improved performance against Como. However, he failed to start against Juventus, and was questioned once again by manager Gian Piero Gasperini. The boss said: “If I have to […]

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