“I prefer Vital over a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day.” Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has cast doubt on Marcus Rashford’s future at the club, stating he would sooner field 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than the England forward. Rashford, 27, has not featured for United since December 12 and was again […]

1 year ago

“Connacht’s Jack Aungier has been called up to the squad.” It has been confirmed that tighthead Tadhg Furlong will miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday. The Leinster man missed last year’s Autumn Nations Series and only returned to the field earlier this month against La Rochelle. A recurring calf injury […]

1 year ago

“While it is an amazing victory it is obviously bittersweet.” Crossmolina defeated Ballinderry at Croke Park this afternoon in the final of the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship. The score was 1-12 to 0-13, with Conor Loftus showing immense courage to slot home a penalty in what was essentially the last kick of the game. The […]

1 year ago

“We could have been more clinical.” Ireland’s Katie McCabe was sent off today as Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 Super League defeat to leaders Chelsea. Her side now sit in third place, ten points off their London rivals. Late in the game, Chelsea’s Lauren James was taken down in the box by Arsenal captain Kim […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The old rivals go head-to-head at Croke Park. GAA fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend as the Allianz National Football League returns. The heavyweight encounter between Dublin and Mayo is the standout fixture and there are […]

1 year ago

“Blessed and thankful I managed to walk away with minor injuries and return home to my family.” James McClean has expressed his gratitude after escaping a car crash with minor injuries. He describing the experience as one he “never wishes to encounter again.” The Wrexham captain, and former Republic of Ireland international was involved in […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 102 of 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 the […]

1 year ago

“Strasbourg intends to be active in this winter transfer window.” L’Equipe are reporting that Republic of Ireland centre-back Andrew Omobamidele is nearing a move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The Nottingham Forest defender, 22, has made only one appearance for the club this season. Omobamidele has found opportunities difficult to come by for the team, […]

1 year ago

“I don’t want to talk about that, especially before a game.” Manchester United attempted to lure Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso to the club, which he duly turned down, according to reports from Paraguay have said that The 21-year-old has played 23 times for his country but has failed to secure a starting spot at the […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Tickets are expected to be popular. The UFC is heading back to London with an event at the O2 Arena and tickets go on sale soon. UFC Fight Night 255 is expected to be headlined by a battle between […]

1 year ago

A talented player backing himself. Former Leinster underage player Richie Whelan will be playing for La Rochelle Under-21s (Espoirs) until the end of the season. Whelan captained Cistercian College Roscrea in the 2023 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, while he also played for Leinster at Under-18s, Under-19s, and Under-20s levels. He was not offered a Leinster […]

1 year ago

The Six Nations kicks off next week. Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations Championship which begins next Friday, former England scrum-half Danny Care has had a go at selecting his combined Six Nations Dream Team. The 38-year-old Care has togged out for Harlequins since 2006, but decided to hang up his boots at international level […]

1 year ago

“I think he has the potential to be a great manager because he knows so much about the game.” Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has revealed that he would love to work under Roy Keane if the Irishman decides to return to management. Despite being consistently employed as a club boss since 2014, Stam – […]

1 year ago

Amorim was furious after Man United lost to Brighton. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim broke a TV screen in the dressing room during a furious post-match rant after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford, according to reports. Amorim, frustrated by his team’s seventh defeat in 15 games since his arrival […]

1 year ago

“Like a band of brothers truly, they have your back.” Na Fianna will be nursing hangovers after their ‘Monday club’ celebrations, following the All-Ireland club SHC final win over Sarsfield on Sunday. The Dublin side captured their first-ever senior All-Ireland title – having won their first county SHC final in 2023 – after defeating their […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This should be a great game. Rugby fans can look forward to seeing some of Ireland and England’s greatest-ever rugby legends compete in a charity match at Energia Park in Donnybrook, Dublin on Friday, January 31, 2025. The match, […]

1 year ago

“Perhaps you missed Jack was part of our squad announcement last week” It wouldn’t be a regular build-up to a big Irish rugby test, without a few tin-foil hat takes from the fans. With the Ireland squad assembling ahead of their Six Nations defence – which begins against England on February 1 – their social […]

1 year ago

“We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United.” It is no secret that Ruben Amorim is badly in search of and in need of signings to boost his squad with players that fit his 3-4-3 system, and hopefully stop the rot. Despite a mini false dawn after three impressive results, Man […]

1 year ago

“The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR” Thankfully for Brighton a controversial decision from VAR did not matter in their Premier League clash with Man United on Sunday, as they ran out 3-1 winners. At the time of Joao Pedro’s disallowed finish, the sides were level at 1-1, after goals from Yankuba Mentah […]

1 year ago

“I think that it should be really aggressive scouting.” Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O’Shea were spotted at Turf Moor on Friday, to watch Burnley’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland. While Josh Cullen was the only Ireland player on show, the management knew all about the Ireland stalwart, and it was likely […]

1 year ago

“His line-out work in the past number of weeks has become really big.” Somehow, Ulster have managed to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions Cup. The province suffered defeats of 61-21, 40-19, and 38-10, to Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Leicester. They rallied to 52-24 win over Exeter on Friday, and it turned out to […]

1 year ago

“People say I am being disrespectful, but don’t ask why I choose not to wear it.” Derry-native James McClean was once again subject to serious abuse from opposition fans during Wrexham’s defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Thursday. The 35-year-old – with over 100 Ireland caps to his name – is used to making headlines for […]

1 year ago

Garnacho could command a fee of around €70m. Chelsea have reportedly opened talks to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Athletic. The 19-year-old winger has also attracted interest from Napoli, who reportedly had a bid rejected by the Red Devils. Napoli had identified Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is expected […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 101 of 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 the […]

1 year ago

“Don’t really have much time for those boys.” Eamon McGee starred for Donegal during Jim McGuinness’s first stint as Donegal manager, during which they won three Ulster titles and the 2012 All-Ireland. The main man on the pitch, of course, was talismanic captain Michael Murphy. And McGuinness’s return as manager last season – which resulted […]

1 year ago

“It’s more about what is best for the player.” In the battle to secure a loan deal for Evan Ferguson, the question seems to be ‘who isn’t in the race’ rather than ‘who is’, with another contender among the ranks. West Ham had recently emerged as the favourite to sign the 20-year-old Meath man, even […]

1 year ago

“Obviously Mack felt his frustrations.” The fallout from Mack Hansen’s post-match press conference last month continues. Connacht’s Aussie-born winger went on a sensational rant following his side’s loss to Leinster, criticising decisions against his side in the game and in past matches as well. Hansen was subsequently banned for three games, and his side received […]

1 year ago

The Premier League Darts is touring the UK and Ireland. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The BetMGM Premier League Darts 2025 is heading to venues across the UK and Ireland, including events in Dublin and Belfast. It’ll be a chance for fans to catch […]

1 year ago

“He came from the youth academy and that’s the way of the club.” Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has given his latest update on Evan Ferguson and a potential loan move. The Ireland forward has been linked with a host of Premier League club in recent months, with the latest links to a struggling West Ham […]

1 year ago

“But there are certain positions that you have to produce.” Celtic boss Brendan Rodger has gone out to bat for Ireland forward Adam Idah, who is currently going through a dry spell in front of goal. The 23-year-old has not scored in 11 games for the Hoops, five of which he started in. However, Rodgers […]

1 year ago

“He is an impressive young player, that’s for certain.” Ronan O’Gara has praised Sam Prendergast and admitted that he didn’t fully understand the ‘buzz’ around the player until he got to see him up close. Sunday saw Leinster’s Prendergast undertake his biggest task to date in a Leinster jersey. While not his best game in […]

1 year ago

Connolly has made 12 appearances for the Black Cats. Aaron Connolly is set to leave Sunderland just four months after joining the Black Cats, according to reports. The Republic of Ireland striker, 24, is on the verge of joining fellow Championship team Millwall, reports The Northern Echo. Connolly has been a fringe player since joining […]

1 year ago

“He’s definitely one on the list for us.” Leicester City currently find themselves in 19th place in the Premier League table, with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy under pressure to turn the season around. One man who could help them is Ireland striker Tom Cannon. The 22-year-old – who made his international debut against Portugal last […]

1 year ago

His diagnosis was revealed on BBC Breakfast by David May Former Premier League forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55. Ex-Manchester United defender David May revealed the former Hull City, Bradford City and Middlesborough star’s condition during an interview with BBC Breakfast. He said: “I only spoke to Dean […]

1 year ago

The final has been postponed. The GAA has postponed this weekend’s AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football final between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry due to ‘tragic events’. The Mayo and Derry clubs had been set to face off at 4:30 pm on Sunday at Croke Park. However, following the death of an individual connected to […]

1 year ago

“We’re not a charity.” Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson defended his decision not to play Tyler Young during their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Pre-match discussions centred on the potential for Everton’s Ashley Young to face his 18-year-old son Tyler, a historic first in the FA Cup’s 154-year history. Ashley appeared […]

1 year ago

Coleman will manage the first team alongside Leighton Baines on a interim basis. Sean Dyche has been dismissed as Everton manager, the club confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Republic of Ireland and Everton captain Seamus Coleman has been placed in charge on an interim basis, alongside club legend Leighton Baines. The pair will coach the team […]

1 year ago

“If hitting the first ever shot in @TGL history tomorrow night wasn’t nerve-racking enough, imagine if I miss the 60ft screen.” Shane Lowry had the honour of hitting the first ever tee shot in TGL history last night. And despite describing the wait as ‘nerve wracking’, he striped his drive down the middle of the […]

1 year ago

“The blessing was that there was no one in the hall” The home of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors basketball club has been ruined after the roof caved in under heavy snow on Monday morning. Tralee – who have former Kerry footballer Kieran Donaghy on the roster – are currently third in the Super League. The Regional […]

1 year ago

“I think he had one of his worst performances in a Celtic jersey and that was the start of it there.” While they still hold a comfortable 11-point lead over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic will be embarrassed by the shock 3-0 loss at the Ibrox lat night. Having defeated their Glasgow rivals last […]

1 year ago

“He weren’t wrong, how true are those words ringing now?” Ralf Rangnick famously stated – in his last press conference as Man United interim boss after taking over from Ole Gunner Solskjaer – that the club needed “open-heart surgery”. Before Erik ten Hag took over, he said: “You don’t even need glasses to see and […]

1 year ago

“He was a very good person, just a wonderful person, a wonderful footballer.” Tributes have poured in for former Newcastle and Northern Ireland underage player Michael Newberry, who passed away yesterday, December 30, his birthday. The 27-year-old Cliftonville player joined the Belfast club from rivals Linfield this year, whom he had been with since 2021. […]

1 year ago

The injury has forced him out of the first tournament of the season. World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has had to undergo surgery after cutting the palm of his right hand on a piece of broken glass on Christmas Day. The 28-year-old American has been forced to withdraw from the first tournament of the […]

1 year ago

How well do you remember rugby in 2024 With Christmas upon us and the Ireland men’s team finished up for the year, we have taken a look back at was an overall successful year for the senior team, the 7s, and Emerging Ireland. We saw Ireland lift a second Six Nations trophy in a row, […]

1 year ago

“He has yet to beat me for 18 holes.” Tiger Woods’ son Charlie hit a sensational hole-in-one at the PNC Championship, playing alongside his dad. The 15-year-old made the ace on the fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, holing with a 7-iron from 176 yards. After an initial dumbstruck look, he was […]

1 year ago

“I didn’t hit it great, but Dad saved me on a couple of them and I rolled them in.” Padraig Harrington and his son Paddy are just a shot off Tiger and Charlie Woods in the PNC Championship in Orlando. The 36-hole exhibition tournament sees former and current professional golfers play alongside a child or […]

1 year ago

Leo Cullen’s charges got the better of Pete Wilkins’ Connacht Mack Hansen had a fine performance in Connacht’s loss to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, but produced an even stronger showing post game when he blasted the referee and TMO. During the first half of Connacht’s 20-12 URC loss, a controversial shoulder to […]

1 year ago

“I’d had a good relationship with him” The grading of Stephen Kenny’s reign as Ireland manager is up for debate. Was his style unsuited to international football, or was he just a victim of one of the weakest squads in the country’s history? While his Ireland side were able to pull out some top performances […]

1 year ago

“Give him the ball and he comes alive.” Ireland have a history of poaching players from our Scottish neighbours, with the likes of Ray Houghton, Aiden McGeady, and James McCarthy all opting to tog out for the Boys in Green. 19-year-old Rocco Vata is another who, thus far, has opted wear the green jersey, although […]

1 year ago

“I’ve watched Brian with Na Fianna and he looks very fit, very tuned in.” Brian Ryan looks set to debut for the Dublin hurlers in 2025 after earning a call-up to the inter-county panel, as reported by the Irish Independent. The Treaty man was a member of Limerick’s extended panel during their 2020 All-Ireland winning […]

1 year ago