We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley and incredibly special guest Dan Skelton. Below are the panel’s headline selections for Saturday 21st March. Paddock […]

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Another big weekend! Your ultimate Ireland TV guide to all of the weekend’s big sporting action is back. We have some huge GAA for you as the Allianz leagues come to an end, and there’s some big clashes across League of Ireland, the Premier League and Scottish Prem. Plus the small matter of a Carabao […]

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Feisty from Heimir. Heimir Hallgrimsson announced his Ireland squad earlier today, ahead of next week’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia. There were four uncapped players named – Harvey Vale, James Abankwah, Bosun Lawal, Josh Keeley – with Lawal in with a good shot of getting a debut, following an injury to midfielder Josh Cullen. […]

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This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley and a post-Cheltenham Dan Skelton. The panel dives straight into a festival debrief, including Dan’s winners at the festival and UK trainers closing the gap on Ireland. Dan also takes us through the not so small […]

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He is one of the province’s best talents. Leinster’s Alan Spicer has appeared in court charged with assaulting a woman at Copper Faced Jacks nightclub in Dublin. The incident is alleged to have occurred on March 1st of this year. The 21-year-old was arrested at 4.05am that day, and is currently on station bail. He […]

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A huge occasion. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for his side’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia next Thursday (kick-off, 7.45pm). The winner of the tie will face the winner of Denmark vs North Macedonia on Tuesday, 31 March. QPR attacking midfielder and former England U20s star, Harvey Vale, has been […]

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Bizarre. Former Galway hurling star Anthony Cunningham has addresses the ‘wild’ rumours about his health and a cancer diagnosis. Cunningham is a two-time All-Ireland winner with the Tribesmen, and has managed both their senior hurling team and the Roscommon football team. He was recently in charge of St Brigid’s, but stepped down after the All-Ireland […]

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This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Tom Stanley and a post-Cheltenham Dan Skelton. The panel dives straight into a festival debrief, including Dan’s winners at the festival and UK trainers closing the gap on Ireland. Dan also takes us through the not so small […]

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Scenes! Campbell College beat out RBAI yesterday to win their first Ulster Senior School’s Cup trophy since 2018. It was their 29th title, but the victory may be remembered for a brawl between the two sides, which broke out after 30 minutes. After an attacking maul, five metres out from Campbell’s line, the RBAI scrum-half […]

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Not a good look. Five Irish jockeys have been issued whip bans by the British Horse Racing Authority’s Whip Review Committee, following the Cheltenham Festival. JJ Slevin, who won the Stayers’ Hurdle on the Joseph O’Brien trained Home By The Lee, has banned for 14 days, after using is whip twice above the allowed rate […]

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He responded almost immediately A Senegalese Premier League star has responded after his nation was stripped of the Afcon title they won at the start of the year. On Tuesday evening (17 March), Senegal was stripped of the Afcon trophy and Morocco was awarded the title by an appeal board of the governing body CAF. […]

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They can go the whole way! After selecting our Ireland match-day 23 for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we have gone one step further and picked our full 33-man squad. Props Tom O’Toole was the big winner from the Six Nations, taking his opportunity with aplomb. Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle haven’t seen much game […]

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Action has been taken. Chelsea have been slapped with a transfer ban as well as a huge fine for multiple breaches. It was confirmed today that the Blues had been punished by the Premier League for violations committed during the Roman Abramovich era, as reported by The Athletic. The club has has also been given […]

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This would be incredible! Right now, Nathan Collins’ focus is Ireland and Brentford, with the centre back captaining both sides. And this will be his focus for at least the next decade, as the Leixlip man is still just 24. However, in an interview with the BBC, he spoke about his early roots in the […]

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That seems to be that. Away from Ireland’s Triple Crown-winning exploits on the rugby pitch, there has been the ‘slight’ distraction that is Andy Farrell’s contract. Speculation over his post-World Cup plans ramped up when it was reported that Saracens were looking to bring him back. However, the latest comments from Ireland’s head coach suggest […]

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It’s back! Fear not, the Premier League is back in action this weekend, as Arsenal look to increase their lead over Manchester City in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s side face Everton on Saturday Night Football at 5.30pm, before City go to West Ham on Saturday evening at 8pm. On Sunday, Manchester United host Aston […]

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Another big weekend! Your ultimate Ireland TV guide to all of the weekend’s big sporting action is back. The Six Nations ends on Super Saturday, the Premier League is BACK, and there’s some bumper GAA football across the weekend. Enjoy yourselves, but enjoy yourselves by being disciplined… Football Friday 13th March Saturday 14th March Sunday […]

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Former England international and pundit Aluko had brought legal action against Barton over two social media posts on X in 2024. Joey Barton has been ordered to pay more than £300,000 in damages to Eni Aluko after she won her libel case against him. Former England international and pundit Aluko had brought legal action against […]

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BREAKING Joey Barton was in custody this morning after being arrested on suspicion of wounding after a fight. The former Manchester City footballer is one of two men who was held following an altercation near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside, the Daily Mail reports. Emergency services were called after reports of an assault, […]

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He was not too pleased. Scotland secured a famous 50-40 Six Nations win over France yesterday at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s men now find themselves level on points with France, heading into the final weekend, with Scotland set to face Ireland and Les Bleus playing England. There were 13 tries across the two sides yesterday, with […]

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Can Ireland make it three on the trot? Welcome to SportsJOE’s live hub for Ireland v Wales in the fourth round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic display at Twickenham to […]

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Another big weekend! Your ultimate Ireland TV guide to all of the weekend’s big sporting action is back. The Six Nations returns, Celtic and Rangers meet for the second time in a week, FA Cup takes centre stage, while the GAA is ever present. Cheltenham Free To Play Predictor: Receive €5 free bet each day […]

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Nasty. A player in France’s Pro D2 has been suspended for 19 weeks, following a shocking piece of foul play. Provence’s Guillaume Piazzoli was playing against Dax in the second tier of French rugby when he kneed out-half Romuald Séguy in the head. He initially received a 20-week ban which was then increased by two […]

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The Greatest Show on Turf is here! Follow all the action in our live hub below. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. Bet Responsibly. Over 18s only. The Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar, is set for another thrilling year in 2026. Across four days of top-class National Hunt racing, […]

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Play our Cheltenham Festival Free To Play Predictor game, brought to you by BOYLE Sports, to receive a €5 free bet every day of the festival, and be in with a chance of winning a share of the daily €1,000 jackpot! For every day of the Greatest Show on Turf this year, running from Tuesday […]

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Andy Farrell has named his troops Andy Farrell has named his XV and replacements for Ireland’s round four Six Nations clash against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night (8.10pm kick off). Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic […]

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Worrying revelations. A report from the Telegraph has uncovered some shocking revelations in regards to South African rugby and its drug testing. As stated in their article, the country is the worst offender in terms of doping violations, with 20% of convicted rugby dopers from 2019 to 2023 coming from South Africa. However, in the […]

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He has opened up on his problems after retirement. Former Premier League defender Daryl Janmaat has spoken out on the “damage” that a cocaine addiction has done to his life after his career as a professional footballer. Playing a large part of his career at Newcastle United and Watford, he also enjoyed spells in his […]

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Ahead of the Greatest Show on Turf, BOYLE Sports brings you the ultimate all-singing, all-galloping preview for Cheltenham Festival, live from Dublin. From tips and predictions to untold anecdotes and assessing the form, the star-studded panel from across racing and football brought you up to speed on everything you need to know, whether you fancy […]

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It all kicked off. A crowd protesting the Israel-affiliated Allianz’s ongoing sponsorship of the GAA and their National League stormed Croke Park on Saturday. They interrupted the GAA Congress meeting, which had to be adjourned while the protestors were removed. GAA president Jarlath Burns condemned the group and revealed that there were injuries to stadium […]

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This was beautiful. The Kobe McDonald hype train picked up even more speed yesterday, following another stellar showing off the bench, during Mayo’s Division 1 win over Armagh. The game finished 2-17 to 0-22 at MacHale Park, in wet and blustery conditions. McDonald followed up last week’s 1-4 off the bench with 0-2 yesterday, while […]

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Strong words. It all kicked off in the GAA world yesterday, as protestors stormed Croke Park during the GAA’s Congress meeting. The pro-Palestinian protestors were once again condemning Allianz’s sponsorship of the National League, with the German company’s subsidiary, Pimco, a large investor in the Israeli government. The continuation of the sponsorship was confirmed in […]

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The Premier League is back with a bang as we bring you a classic West Midlands rivalry on Friday night under the Molineux lights! Relegation-bound Wolves host Champions League hopeful Aston Villa and will be hoping to spoil the party to kick off the weekend! On Saturday, we then turn to the South Coast where […]

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We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and incredibly special guest Gold Cup-winning jockey Nico de Boinville. Below are the panel’s headline […]

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JOE X BOYLE sports are hosting an event ahead of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. Ahead of the Greatest Show on Turf, BOYLE Sports brings you the ultimate all-singing, all-galloping preview for Cheltenham Festival, live from Dublin. From tips and predictions to untold anecdotes and assessing the form, the star-studded panel from across racing and football […]

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We go again! We are back with another Ireland TV guide for all the big sporting action this weekend. There are some huge fixtures across GAA and Football, and the return of the URC with a break week in the Six Nations. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware Football Friday 27th February […]

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A mad tournament so far! After three games of this year’s Six Nations, we can confidently analyse which players have gained the most and who have lost. Barely anyone came out of the French game with their stock improved, but there were green shoots after victory against Italy. Then suddenly, the optics and feeling towards […]

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An interesting idea, but did it fly with the panel? In the latest episode of the Paddock, Oli Bell provided his blueprint to what a five-day Cheltenham Festival would look like, and how it might attract a new audience. This week on the show, we’re joined by Oli, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and […]

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What a steal! Chelsea academy midfielder Chris Atherton has made the switch from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The 17-year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17 level, and made the switch to Chelsea from NIFL side Glenavon last year. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever senior footballer in the […]

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A deserved pay day Reports from France have said that Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath has ‘agreed’ to join Top 14 side Perpignan. The 33-year-old has over 250 appearances for Leinster since his debut in 2012, and is one of their five most capped players of all-time. He has also won 19 caps for Ireland, the […]

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This would have changed the game. With the scores at 23-12 after 58 minutes in the Wales vs Scotland clash on Saturday, it looked like the home side were heading for a much-needed win. Sam Costelow had just knocked over a penalty and the Scots were on the ropes. But nothing is certain with Finn […]

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Very interesting turn of events In recent weeks there has been plenty of speculation as to whether Andy Farrell will stay on as Ireland head coach beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Englishman is contracted until the end of the showpiece event in Australia, with many believing that he will and should move on […]

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Who will the Premier League teams face in the last 16? 18+ Be Gamble Aware Wednesday night sees the final round of the Champions League play-off clashes take place, and by the end of the evening’s play, four major European sides will have been eliminated from the continent’s premier football competition. Amongst those vying for […]

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Too old or just right? The age profile of Ireland’s squad, with an eye on the 2027 Rugby World Cup, has long been used as a stick to beat Andy Farrell and his selection policies with. Many fans feel that Ireland will have too many players above the age of thirty by the time the […]

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A candid interview with the Gold Cup-winning jockey This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and incredibly special guest Gold Cup-winning jockey Nico de Boinville. The panel dives into Constitution Hill, schooling, Cheltenham contenders, and Nico’s thoughts on the Gold Cup […]

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A huge clash. Real Madrid take on Benfica this evening in the Champions League, and we have all the info on the game you will need, including how to watch on TV and match odds. It is the second-leg of their play-off, with the winner advancing to the round of 16, where they will play […]

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The player is reportedly on the move. Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sell goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, as per Sporx. Since Senne Lammens joined the club, Bayindir’s minutes have been limited at the club as the Belgian goalkeeper has taken the no.1 shirt. Previously behind Andre Onana in the pecking order too, Bayindir […]

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The controversy continues Ireland’s 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League home game against Israel will take place in Dublin, according to reports. The Irish Examiner have said that government sources revealed to them that the game, scheduled for 1 October, will be held at the Aviva Stadium, with the FAI due to make an official announcement today. […]

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He’s not wrong. The better Kobe McDonald plays, the more bittersweet it will be for Mayo fans, knowing they will be losing him to Australia after the summer. The 18-year-old’s performance against Monaghan on the weekend – where he scored 1-4 off the bench – solidified the hype around him as the best young player […]

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A shocking story. A player for the US Severac XV reserves side was put in a coma after being punched in the head on Sunday in a game against AS Maureilhan-Montady. 23-year-old Noha Loubety – a winger for the French amateur team – has undergone surgery for a bleed to the brain and a fractured […]

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