He just can’t help himself! Leinster, and the club’s set-up, have been highly criticised over the past few weeks after yet another failure in the Champions Cup, with their final loss to Bordeaux. Many fans have been calling for the head of Leo Cullen, with press conferences involving the head coach leading to some tetchy […]

1 month ago

We’ll have to wait and see! Cork host Limerick in tomorrow’s Munster SHC final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh, in what is a repeat of last year’s title decider, which was won by the Rebels on penalties. It was understood that captain Darragh Fitzgibbon would be unavailable for the tie, after recently undergoing surgery for appendicitis. […]

1 month ago

Kind words The day we thought would never come finally arrived, with Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming bout confirmed for September 5th. French fighter Flora Pili will be her opponent on the day, which is set to be one of Ireland’s greatest ever sporting occasions. In response to the news, social media star/boxer, Jake Paul […]

1 month ago

One of the year’s biggest games! This weekend’s sport is more about quality over quantity. While there might not be as much footy or GAA as usual, there are some massive clashes, including the hugely anticipated Munster SHC final between Cork and Limerick. On top of that, you can feast your eyes on the Leinster […]

1 month ago

Some comparison! Ireland fans were rightfully excited after Jaden Umeh’s brief debut against Qatar on Thursday night. The Benfica player came on after 75 minutes for Chiedozie Ogbene, and made an instant impact by beating two defenders with some neat skill near the end line. However, it seems that those most impressed by the 18-year-old […]

1 month ago

There have been some shockers! With the Premier League season over, the stats behind VAR and refereeing errors have been revealed. An initial 13-mistake-long list was published by BBC Sport in January, who compiled data from the PGMOL Key Match Incidents Panel (KMI), over the course of the season. This has since been updated following […]

1 month ago

Big claims! All-Ireland champions Kerry are no longer favourites to regain their title, after two big defeats to Donegal in their last two matches. The latest came last weekend, and while their talisman David Clifford wasn’t at his very best, he was still his side’s joint top scorer with 0-04. His brother, Paudie, was far […]

1 month ago

Huge news! There has been a significant update on the status of Ireland’s upcoming Nations League game against Israel in October. While it is currently scheduled to be held at the Aviva Stadium, it was reported yesterday that the FAI were considering moving the game outside of Dublin, due to expected protests over Israel’s military […]

1 month ago

We are back! After another huge week of sport, you best have been paying attention! If not, do not expect to score well in our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. We have had multiple European finals in both football and rugby, some cracking GAA, and the failure that was the Enhanced Games. So come and play, […]

1 month ago

One of the year’s biggest games! The Premier League is over, as is the Champions Cup. But fear not, however, as this weekend serves up one of the biggest games of the year in any sport: the Champions League final. On top of that, we have more All-Ireland SFC to look forward to, and the […]

1 month ago

Controversial! So there you have it folks. Jim McGuinness will not be getting the suspension everybody thought was coming his way following his half-time scuffle with Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor. There was a strong-held belief that he was staring at a 12-week suspension, given that was the ban handed to Ger Brennan for a similar incident […]

1 month ago

Interesting! The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) have made a decision regarding the incident at half-time during Donegal’s All-Ireland SFC win over Kerry on the weekend. Both players and backroom staff were involved in a scuffle at the hooter, with David Clifford at the heart of it, while Jim McGuinness rowed with Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor, after Micheál […]

1 month ago

A fair assessment The major talking point over the weekend, throughout all of the GAA, was the mad scuffle at half-time between Kerry and Donegal, involving both players and management. Donegal boss Jim McGuinness looks set for a suspension after getting involved with the Kingdom’s Diarmuid O’Connor, with many pointing to Dublin manager Ger Brennan’s […]

1 month ago

He was not at all pleased… Roy Keane’s long-time criticism of Bruno Fernandes reached new heights earlier this month. The Irishman was speaking on Sky Sports’ Stick to Football when he called out the Manchester United star, after he had broken the Premier League assist record with 21. Keane vs Fernandes Keane felt that the […]

1 month ago

This is brilliant! Tyrone edged Roscommon in a thriller at King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park on Sunday, winning 3-16 to 2-18, in their All-Ireland SFC round-one clash. Ethan Jordan was top scorer for the Red Hands, with 0-07, while Eoin McElholm scored an impressive 1-03. The Rossies will still have a chance to progress […]

1 month ago

Not too sure about this one…. Leinster were soundly beaten this afternoon by Bordeaux in the Champions Cup final at the Stade Mamés, by a score of 41-19. The defending champions ran the four-time winners ragged in the first half, building a 35-7 lead in Bilbao. After the game, head coach Leo Cullen spoke to […]

1 month ago

That looked sore! Donegal ran out 2-20 to 0-16 winners against Kerry this afternoon in their All-Ireland SFC Round 1 at Fitzgerald stadium. It was one of the most vicious games we have seen at inter-county level in a while, with multiple heated moments, most notably at the half-time hooter which saw a skirmish, and […]

1 month ago

Scenes! It is the biggest game in GAA football at the minute, and Kerry vs Donegal is once again living up to its billing this afternoon in Killarney. It has been a feisty affair with a lot of needle, as Donegal lead 1-11 to 0-09 at half-time. One incident saw the Donegal players arguing for […]

1 month ago

Shots fired! Leinster are gearing up to face Bordeaux Bégles this afternoon in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao. The magnificent Stade Mamés holds great memories for the Irish province, as it was the scene of their last triumph in the competition back in 2018, before many years of heartbreak. Leinster have a fierce team […]

1 month ago

More finals! At this stage of the year, heading into the summer, the sport is pretty relentless. It’s coming thick and fast, and after last weekend’s entertainment, there are more huge clashes heading your way. At the front of everyone’s mind is the Premier League battle for relegation, after the title race finished during the […]

1 month ago

A big one! With so much sport going on over the past week, this is one of the best SportsJOE Pub quizzes we have ever produced. There were the Ulster and Leinster finals, Munster hurling, Premier League title winners, major golf, a Europa League final, and a historic rugby game at the Aviva. As such, […]

1 month ago

Well that’s interesting! Leinster take on Bordeaux Bégles in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao on Saturday (local kick-off time, 3.45pm). The Irish province will be hoping to finally get the monkey off their back and earn a fifth star, after years of heartbreak since the 2018 title, which includes four final losses. The French […]

1 month ago

Well that’s that so! Debated raged online recently over Gearóid Hegarty’s beautiful chipped goal against Waterford in the Munster SHC on Sunday, with his finish completely fooling the falling Billy Nolan. However, due to the unusual ball flight and softness of the shot, many believed it was a fortunate miss-hit from the Treaty star. On […]

1 month ago

He’s a softie behind it all! Following yesterday’s Ulster SFC final win over Monaghan, Armagh’s man of the match, Oisín Conaty, told RTÉ that he hoped their celebrations would trickle into Monday, if manager Kieran McGeeney would allow it. Conaty said: “It’s about time we got over the line. “It’s all down to him (McGeeney) […]

1 month ago

Nasty, nasty! Just before full-time in yesterday’s Ulster SFC final, Monaghan’s Darragh McElearney was sent off for an off-the-ball incident with Armagh’s Oisín O’Neill. It was not picked up by TV cameras, but fan footage shows that the Farney man was more than deserving of a red card. After barging into each other, McElearney then […]

1 month ago

Damn right! Rory McIlroy just couldn’t get it going at the PGA Championship this evening, finishing in a tie for seventh place after a round of one under. England’s Aaron Rai pulled away from the rest of the field to finish on nine under, five ahead of McIlroy, for his first major championship trophy. On […]

2 months ago

Go on Paddy! At the age of 54, Padraig Harrington is currently in a tie for 19th place at the PGA Championship at Aronimink near Philadelphia. After an early birdie, the 2008 champion had three bogeys before he came to the 16th hole. He duly chipped in for eagle on that par 5, before chipping […]

2 months ago

He’s a strict master! Armagh finally got the Ulster-SFC-title-monkey off their back, having lost either on penalties or after extra-time in the last three finals before today. It once again went to extra-time in Clones, with Armagh pulling away for a 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan. Speaking after the game, man-of-the-match Oisín Conaty praised […]

2 months ago

Exciting! Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Qatar (May 26 at the Aviva Stadium) and Canada (June 6 in Montreal). The 24-man group includes four League of Ireland players – Shamrock Rovers duo Ed McGinty and Adam Brennan, Bohemians midfielder Dawson Devoy, Cork City keeper Conor Brann – as […]

2 months ago

Another big day in the Prem! It’s another exciting day of Premier League action, with Manchester United, Everton, Leeds and Newcastle all in action. Follow along for all the big moments!

2 months ago

Nasty if it did happen. Munster, as they usually do, found a way to get over the line at the 11th hour, beating the Sharks 24-17 at Thomond Park, to qualify for the URC knockout rounds and next season’s Champions Cup. It leaves Ulster and Connacht in a perilous position, with the latter currently qualifying […]

2 months ago

Another tricky teaser! This week’s SportsJOE Pub quiz is another tough one, as usual. How well have you been keeping up to date with all the Irish sport going on; the provincial championships, the URC, and Ireland’s trip to play Grenada? If you’re a serious fan then you should be scoring highly. If not, you’re […]

2 months ago

Crazy! One of Real Madrid’s best-known players reportedly had to attend hospital following a training ground altercation with one of his teammates. The situation is just the latest example of disruption at the Bernabeu in the lead-up to this week’s El Clasico with Barcelona, and follows a petition being signed by Los Blancos fans calling […]

2 months ago

Think you know your stuff? In the age of stats geeks, AI-generated Fantasy teams and nth-degree analysis, we’ve stripped Premier League knowledge down to its most instinctual form: Win, Lose or Draw. JOE’s brand new Premier League Win-Lose-Draw Predictor gives you the chance of going up against your mates to prove your footballing nous, while […]

2 months ago

Another tricky teaser! Few were able to tame last week’s SportsJOE Pub Quiz, but this week is a tad easier. Still, however, you will have to have been paying attention to all the sport going on over the last week. Only true sport aficionados – with an interest in Champions League, championship GAA, golf, and […]

2 months ago

Some huge clashes! We are properly into the business end of the season in the footy, GAA and rugby. There is plenty of Premier League to sink your teeth into this weekend, with Arsenal and Man City fighting for the title, while others are doing their best to stay up. The biggest game across all […]

2 months ago

Another tricky one! We constantly hear about the great Champions League sides – the dynasties that will go down in the history books. But what about the teams they beat in the showpiece game of Europe’s greatest sporting competition. See how well you remember the teams that went home empty ended on those great nights. […]

2 months ago

Interesting! Damien Duff made a welcome appearance on Premier Sport’s coverage of the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, alongside Kenny Cunningham and Shay Given. The former Shelbourne manager spoke about a recent visit to Brentford’s training facilities, where he met up with his old friend and ex-Ireland teammate Keith Andrews. The Bees […]

2 months ago

This is incredibly difficult! Over the years, the Premier League has seen a range of different Irish goal scorers, from those who banged them in for fun, to others for whom it was a rare sight. We’ve taken 10 of these men and mixed them up. It is up to you to put them in […]

2 months ago

Should they have kept him… Connacht have today have announced the signing of Leinster’s Jerry Cahir for next season. The 25-year-old was signed by his home province in September on a short-term deal, after starring for Lansdowne in the AIL. The loosehead has been a revelation, with a number of impressive scrummaging performances against top […]

2 months ago

They are not pleased! Adare residents received great news recently, when it was announced that they would be getting complimentary tickets to the 2027 Ryder Cup. However, the initiative has not gone swimmingly, as locals from the area without an Adare postal address were not included. Those who reside in the village and have a […]

2 months ago

Mad stuff! As with most of the matches at this year’s incredible World Snooker Championship, the final is tight and tense, with the score at 4-4 between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize. 2005 champion Murphy showed his usual grit to come back from 3-0 down to the 22-year-old Chinese player. However, the battle was briefly […]

2 months ago

Some harsh words! Joe Brolly used his regular column in the Irish Independent to take aim at Mayo manager Andy Moran, with the Green and Red are still reeling from their Connacht SFC loss to Roscommon last weekend, with their All-Ireland aspirations looking faint, at best. The outspoken pundit brought up the 2015 statement sent […]

2 months ago

A war of words! Following Leinster’s defeat of Toulon yesterday, head coach Leo Cullen took advantage of the situation to rub it into what he perceives as an unfair media. Despite continued appearances in Champions Cup finals and a semi-final loss to Northampton last year, as well as URC titles, Leinster do face their fair […]

2 months ago

What a point! Monaghan are through to the Ulster final, largely thanks to an outrageous score from Jack McCarron. With the game nearing full-time and Derry up by a point, the Farney star stepped up at the touchline with the dreams of a county resting on his shoulders. From a tight angle, he nailed a […]

2 months ago

This is brilliant! Kenny Cunningham is the gift that keeps on giving. While doing punditry work for the Brentford vs West Ham clash – which was won 3-0 by the Bees – the former Ireland defender told a great story about his time working under Roy Keane. Presenter Eoin McDevitt brought up the fact that […]

2 months ago

This is great! Ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster this afternoon at the Aviva Stadium, Toulon were seen training in a rather unusual spot. Instead of a field or the gym, they were filmed on a Dublin street doing maul drills, while others causally tossed the ball around. It is unclear exactly where […]

2 months ago

Oooofff LIV Golf finds itself in a crisis at the minute, with the Louisiana leg of the tour cancelled – supposedly because of hot weather and the football World Cup – while the Saudis have also confirmed that they will be pulling their funding at the end of the current season. Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell […]

2 months ago

Another big teaser! The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is back, and this week 10 is the score to beat. We are covering all the usual stuff with championship GAA, Champions League, and Irish provinces in Europe, with a few extra bits and bobs! You will have to have followed the last week of sport very […]

2 months ago

Hands off! According to a report from the Irish Sun, England want top poach one of Ireland’s top prospects and are set to ‘fight’ it out with the FAI. Owen Elding top prospect Owen Elding has enjoyed an impressive start to his career with Hibernian, after his £430,000 move in January from Sligo Rovers, with […]

2 months ago