It’s time to wrack the brains Ahead of the 2024/25 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, we have put together a quiz to celebrate those who togged out for Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht during the 2000s. It was the heyday of the competition, back when it was called the Heineken Cup. And while Connacht’s first […]

1 year ago

“It could be London, it could be Newcastle, you never know.” Despite his excellent run as Liverpool No 1 in the absence of Alisson, it is looking increasingly likely that this will be Caoimhín Kelleher’s last season as a Red. The Cork man has been in flying form, despite a major blip against Newcastle on […]

1 year ago

“What age are you? You’re a grandfather.” Roy Keane didn’t hold back when responding to Ian Wright’s ‘childish’ comments during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday night. Keane, Wright, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher took part in a special Stick to Football watchalong for the evening’s Premier League games. Arsenal’s victory over the […]

1 year ago

Ferguson continues to be linked with moves away from Brighton. Evan Ferguson is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. Nottingham Forest are the latest team said to be keen on signing the Republic of Ireland striker from Brighton. The Premier League side are currently one […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on sports films, and a […]

1 year ago

“Hang your heads in shame.” James McClean has criticised the use of “Londonderry” in the official programme for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 play-off against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. The FAI have since apologised for referring to Derry as “Londonderry.” The controversy arose from a map in the programme showing […]

1 year ago

Ireland lost 2-1 on the night, 3-2 on aggregate. The Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 journey came to a heartbreaking end on Tuesday night as Wales clinched a tense 2-1 win at the Aviva Stadium, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. The tie was evenly poised after last Friday’s 1-1 draw in Cardiff, and both sides […]

1 year ago

Live updates are directly below: Arsenal host Manchester United in Ruben Amorim’s first big test as the new Red Devils gaffer. Gunners gaffer Mikel Arteta has complimented his opponent’s work, stating the identity of the team can already be clearly seen: “You can see his fingerprints straight away,” said Arteta. “He has been very clear. […]

1 year ago

“I don’t like my chant. I don’t like it.” Ruben Amorim has said that he does not like the chant sung for him by Manchester United fans. The new Man United manager quickly won over fans after joining the club from Sporting CP last month. The Red Devils, who face Arsenal on Wednesday night, have […]

1 year ago

“He had two massive moments.” Munster got their first win in four games on Saturday, with an impressive 17-10 result over a high-flying Lions side, leaving them in 11th position in the URC. With players on Ireland duty, injuries to contend with, and still having to pick up the pieces after head Graham Rowntree’s sudden […]

1 year ago

John Joe Patrick Finn almost stole the show at the Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé lit up the Santiago Bernabéu with a crucial goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Getafe, keeping Los Blancos in the hunt for La Liga glory. Mbappé has not shown his top form for Madrid since joining on a free transfer from […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on sports geography, and a […]

1 year ago

“I never said anything about a loan.” Fabian Hurzeler has poured cold water on speculation that Evan Ferguson could leave the club in January. The Brighton and Hove Albion manager has told the 20-year-old striker to “accept your role, don’t complain.” Earlier this week, there were reports that Ferguson would leave the Seagulls in January, […]

1 year ago

Andy Farrell has made some big calls for Ireland’s clash with Australia this weekend Notably, Sam Prendergast starts ahead of Jack Crowley at out-half, while Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw is the preferred centre partnership, with Garry Ringrose resigned to a sub role. Cian Healy looks set to come off the bench and become Ireland’s […]

1 year ago

He addressed the controversy. Ruben Amorim has responded after Ed Sheeran apologised to him after interrupting his post-match interview with Sky Sports at last Sunday’s game against Ipswich Town. When asked about the incident on Wednesday, the new Manchester United manager praised Roy Keane, who was on punditry duty during the segment. Amorim could only […]

1 year ago

Scotland have the most players in the selection. Only four Ireland players have made Opta Sports’ Lions XV The selection is based on the Opta Index, which rates every player’s performance during the Autumn Nations Series, using key stats. Scotland make up the bulk of the side with seven players, while Ireland and England have […]

1 year ago

Ferguson has been made available for a move in January. Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been linked with a January transfer to European giants Juventus. According to reports from Italy, the Serie A side could take a look at signing Ferguson if strikers Arkadiusz Milik and Dušan Vlahović do not return to fitness […]

1 year ago

The kick-off time of the huge Premier League match has been moved. Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, December 1 in arguably the biggest Premier League game of the season so far. The Reds are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points. Man City, meanwhile, […]

1 year ago

“The manager wants him to lock on there but he doesn’t feel comfortable.” Jamie Carragher has highlighted how Manchester United midfielder Casemiro looked unsuited to playing in Ruben Amorim’s preferred system. On Monday Night Football, Carragher did a deep-dive analysis of the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town, Amorim’s first match in charge. The […]

1 year ago

After Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson on Friday, November 15, many have accused the YouTuber of rigging the bout. Little over a week ago, the internet exploded as Jake Paul (27) beat boxing legend Mike Tyson (58) in a ‘fight’ that was aired exclusively on Netflix, and the co-headliner alongside Katie Taylor vs Amanda […]

1 year ago

Keane told the supporter to “wait and discuss it in the car park.”  Roy Keane was involved in a heated exchange with a fan at Portman Road on Sunday after the 1-1 draw between Ipswich Town and Manchester United. Keane, who managed Ipswich between 2009 and 2011, was working as a pundit for Sky Sports […]

1 year ago

Andy Farrell has made a host of changes to the Ireland 23 as they look to build on last week’s win over Argentina. A dominant first half against Los Pumas was followed by a second half in which Ireland failed to register a single point but, crucially, there were clear improvements from the 23-13 loss […]

1 year ago

Ireland take on England in London. The Republic of Ireland face England in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday evening at Wembley. Here is everything you need to know about the match, which you can follow above in our live blog. Just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about or keep scrolling for updates. What time is […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on Irish sports stars, and […]

1 year ago

It’s Iron Mike vs The Problem Child Hello and welcome to our live blog for one of the most eagerly-anticipated – and controversial – boxing fights of the year: Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. The pair are facing off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night, with the fight being broadcast live […]

1 year ago

Harwood-Bellis has been called up to the England squad for the first time. Roy Keane could be watching his future son-in-law face off against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley this Sunday. Keane’s daughter, Leah, is engaged to Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who has been named in England’s UEFA Nations League squad for this week’s […]

1 year ago

Andy Farrell’s team will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing defeat last week. Ireland face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night in the second game of the Autumn Nations Series. Andy Farrell’s side are out to redeem themselves after last week’s disappointing loss to New Zealand. Ireland were underwhelming in the […]

1 year ago

“The toughest year of my life, of our lives”. Former Celtic and Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray has been speaking bravely with the BBC about his experience with bowel cancer. The 60-year-old received the bad news while managing Birmingham City in the Championship less than a year ago, and previously impressed in his role as Sunderland […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a Shelbourne, and a round on footballers’ […]

1 year ago

“It’s the biggest mistake I witnessed in my career.” Unai Emery said that Tyrone Mings committed “the biggest mistake” he has ever witnessed during his football career. The Aston Villa manager was referring to Mings’ bizarre error in the team’s 1-0 loss away to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Mings, making […]

1 year ago

“Forget it.” Roy Keane has been speaking about the tension he felt while on punditry duty with Alan Shearer. The pair were rivals during their playing career, and were involved in a high-profile dispute during a match between Manchester United and Newcastle United. They worked together on the BBC for an FA Cup tie between […]

1 year ago

Gyokeres is the hottest striker in Europe at the moment. Sporting CP’s star forward Viktor Gyokeres is the hottest property in European football at the moment after announcing himself on the big stage with a hat-trick against Manchester City on Tuesday night. The Swedish striker, 26, ran amock against the English champions and upstaged Erling […]

1 year ago

Ireland have named their starting XV for the match against New Zealand. Rónan Kelleher has been declared fit to play for Ireland, while Tadhg Furlong will miss Friday’s showdown against New Zealand. Kelleher has recovered from an ankle injury and is set to start at hooker. However, Leinster teammate Furlong has been ruled out, with […]

1 year ago

The FA have also been fined after England fans booed Amhrán na bhFiann. UEFA has fined the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) €10,000 after some Republic of Ireland fans booed God Save the King at the Nations League match against England at the Aviva Stadium in September. England’s FA received a higher penalty of €12,500 due to […]

1 year ago

The Champions League returns with a thrilling lineup of fixtures. Former Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso makes a highly anticipated return to Anfield, this time as the manager of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso’s side will aim to stun his former club, adding a layer of drama to an already enticing clash. Arne Slot’s team are […]

1 year ago

The event takes place next summer. Manchester United legend Roy Keane will join author Roddy Doyle for an ‘in conversation’ event at the Marquee Cork next summer. Tickets for ‘An Evening with Roy Keane, in conversation with Roddy Doyle,’ presented by Aiken Promotions, will be available on Ticketmaster from Friday, 8th November, at 9 am. […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on famous footballers turned managers, […]

1 year ago

Fans can stream the match below on Recast. Brazil football icon Ronaldinho and Australia legend Tim Cahill have arrived in Sydney to lead their all-star teams in the Joga Bonito Tour exhibition match, set for Friday, 1 November at CommBank Stadium. The event brings together celebrated players like Brett Emerton, Aaron Mooy, Kevin-Prince Boateng, and […]

1 year ago

Details are emerging about Ten Hag’s troubled reign. Members of an opposition team laughed when they found out that Erik ten Hag was about to sign their unpopular teammate on loan for Manchester United, according to reports. Ten Hag was sacked on Monday with Man United in 14th place with 11 points from nine games. […]

1 year ago

Yamal is a sensation. Spain star Lamine Yamal made history as he scored Barcelona’s third goal in their 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in El Clasico, becoming the youngest-ever scorer in the iconic fixture at just 17. Yamal’s spectacular drive into the top corner from an angle sealed the game, demonstrating Barcelona’s impressive blend of […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on Irish sporting facts and […]

1 year ago

United are keeping their options open. Manchester United reportedly have drawn up a new four-manager shortlist as they line up potential replacements for Erik ten Hag. The Old Trafford club are keeping their options open, despite opting against sacking the Dutch coach during the recent international break. The Red Devils have made their worst-ever start […]

1 year ago

Manchester United have reportedly approached Xavi as pressure mounts on current manager Erik ten Hag, according to Mail Sport. The report claims that intermediaries have reached out to the former Barcelona coach twice in recent months. Omar Berrada, a senior club executive, is said to have led a four-man delegation to Barcelona last Thursday. Club sources […]

1 year ago

The League of Ireland and Premier Sports have teamed up for a new and improved service ahead of next season. The League of Ireland has entered into an exciting new partnership with Premier Sports to deliver an upgraded streaming experience on its LOITV platform. Starting from November 2024, the enhanced service will provide fans with […]

1 year ago

Cuala won the match 0-14 to 1-10 against Kilmacud Crokes. Cuala won their first-ever Ireland Dublin Senior Football Championship title, dethroning reigning champions Kilmacud Crokes in a thrilling final on Sunday afternoon at Parnell Park. The victory ended Crokes’ pursuit of a fourth consecutive crown and saw the Dalkey club rise to the top in […]

1 year ago

One of the best strikes so far this season. Barcelona’s Pedri made a triumphant return to the starting XI this weekend, capping his performance with a superb goal in a 5-1 thrashing of Sevilla. The Spain midfielder’s 27th-minute strike has been chosen as SportsJOE’s Goal of the Weekend, standing out amid a host of contenders […]

1 year ago

Parkes had more than 1,000 wins in his career. Johnathan Parkes, one of New Zealand’s leading jockeys with over 1,000 career victories, has sadly passed away at the age of 35. Parkes, known for his success in big races, secured 12 wins at Group 1 level during his impressive 22-year riding career. The news of […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on sports stars’ nationalities and […]

1 year ago

It could be a make-or-break match for Erik Ten Hag. There are seven Premier League games on Saturday, and you can follow them live in our blog above. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling for more updates. The action gets underway at 12:30 pm when Tottenham Hotspur […]

1 year ago

Ferguson’s contract as the club’s global ambassador has been cancelled. Manchester United will no longer allow Alex Ferguson or other board members to enter the team dressing room after matches, according to reports. The moves come following a decision led by Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS leadership group as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures at […]

1 year ago