Follow all the action in our live hub below. Brought to you by Boylesports. Bet Responsibly. Over 18s only. One of the best sporting weeks of the year is almost here. The Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar, is set for another thrilling year in 2025. Across four days of […]

11 months ago

The forward is no longer eligible to play for England. Mason Greenwood has officially requested to switch international allegiance from England to Jamaica, the English FA have confirmed. Greenwood played once for England at senior level in a 1-0 win over Iceland in September 2020. The former Manchester United forward, who is currently playing for […]

11 months ago

Live updates are directly below: We’re back for another major weekend of Premier League football as two top-flight heavyweights go head-to-head in Super Sunday. Starting on Saturday, though, there will be a top-four clash at the City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. After that early 12:30 kick-off, Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield. Elsewhere, […]

11 months ago

Have a crack at it and tell us how you get on! Welcome to the SportsJOE Pub Quiz. We will be putting our guests’ knowledge of sports to the test, and this week it’s all about the rivalry between Manchester United and Arsenal. Here’s how the quiz is going to work. We have five rounds […]

11 months ago

Sponsored by Diclomel. 15 is the score to beat. Welcome to week 108 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 Six Nations Grand Slams, and a round on old football stadiums. […]

11 months ago

Brought to you by BoyleSports We are out of the starting gates and already onto the second episode of Jockeys and Jackpots Here at JOE we’re bringing you weekly episodes of our new video podcast series, showcasing expert horse racing analysis, insights, and stories you won’t find anywhere else – in partnership with BoyleSports. Episode […]

1 year ago

Lindelof has played for the club since 2017. One of Manchester United’s longest-serving players – Victor Lindelof – is set to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports. According to The Times, Lindelof will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract […]

1 year ago

“I just had no purpose, mate, it was no structure.” Jason McAteer remains a popular and iconic figure in Irish football. His famous goal against Holland at Lansdowne Road in 2001 sent the Republic of Ireland to a World Cup play-off against Iran. The former midfielder also enjoyed a successful club career, lining out for […]

1 year ago

Live updates throughout mid-week are directly below: The Champions League returns for knockout action and we have some spectacular clashes to bring you across two evenings of football. Diving into Tuesday’s matches, Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in a blockbuster Madrid derby – a game that doesn’t come much bigger in football. Earlier though at […]

1 year ago

“That’s your ego getting the better of you.” Cork City let a 1-0 lead slip in their 2-1 loss to Waterford on Monday night in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Alex Nolan opened the scoring early on for the away side, but Padraig Amond levelled the game after the break, before Kyle White sealed […]

1 year ago

Well played from the head coach When Garry Ringrose received a two-game ban after his red card against Wales for a head-contact hit on Ben Thomas, there was criticism from all corners due to what they felt were double standards from World Rugby. This was because France’s Romain Ntamack, who was shown a red card […]

1 year ago

“Osborne is a real talent” Sunday Times writer Stephen Jones is known for his controversial takes, and his ability to rile up fans on social media is still unmatched. Many feel that he often has a bias against Ireland, but his recent Lions squad includes a youngster that not many see as someone who will […]

1 year ago

Ireland welcome France in what is shaping up to be a title-decider. Ireland face France this weekend in the Six Nations, and here is everything you need to know, including TV details, team news, and referee details. What date and time is Ireland vs France? Ireland take on France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin […]

1 year ago

“It’s a dark day for rugby. To give a red card for that?” Another Top 14 La Rochelle loss, and another frustrated post-match interview from head coach Ronan O’Gara. His side were beaten 22-17 at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris, leaving them ninth in the table and in trouble of missing out on top-six play-off […]

1 year ago

“We were very surprised when we learned of the decision of SNRL” Garry Ringrose received a red card against Wales last Saturday, for a head-contact tackle on Ben Thomas. A potential six-game ban was halved due to his guilty plea, with another game taken off if he completes World Rugby’s ‘tackle school’. Leinster’s win over […]

1 year ago

“I am humbled to be given the opportunity to lead Munster, an iconic club steeped in history.” Ronan O’Gara has given his take on Munster’s hiring of their new head coach, Clayton McMillan. Most fans and pundits praised the capture of the current Chiefs head coach, following the sudden departure of Graham Rowntree in October. […]

1 year ago

“For some reason, he wants to have a personal go at me.” Stephen Kenny has bit back at Ian Harte after the former Republic of Ireland international was heavily critical of him and the League of Ireland. Harte, who now works as an agent, said that some clubs in Ireland are pricing young Irish players […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and a €100 Amazon Gift Card is up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 107 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 Formula 1, […]

1 year ago

“It means so much to us to see his talent recognised in this way” The opening race of the Cheltenham Festival has been renamed in honour of the late Michael O’Sullivan, and will now be known as the The Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The 24-year-old jockey passed away this month from injuries suffered in […]

1 year ago

Brought to you by BoyleSports Saddle up – this one’s bursting out of the gates with top-tier racing chat and expert insights! Strap in, racing fans – We have something special for you. Say hello to Jockeys and Jackpots, our brand-new video podcast series in association with BoyleSports. If you love the thrill of the […]

1 year ago

“We looked at every option with Shane but the medical advice was that surgery was 100 per cent necessary” Brian Lohan and the Clare hurlers will be without one of their talismans in Shane O’Donnell, as they go for a repeat of their 2024 All-Ireland triumph. The full-forward – who was named Hurler of the […]

1 year ago

“I’ve had enough of that rubbish, man!” Roy Keane lost the cool during a debate about Manchester United on the latest episode of Stick to Football. Keane focused his fury on Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, and got into a heated row with Ian Wright, who defended the Portuguese midfielder. Wright argued that Bruno is […]

1 year ago

“We are delighted to welcome Felix back into the Springbok team.” South Africa rugby announced that Felix Jones will rejoin their coaching staff after a stint with England. The former Leinster, Munster, and Ireland fullback was part of the Springbok coaching staff for their World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023. Following the last World […]

1 year ago

“It goes without saying that Peter, Cian and Conor are legends of not just Irish Rugby, but Irish sport.” Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray will retire from Ireland duty following the conclusion of the ongoing Six Nations, which ends on March 15. O’Mahony and Healy will retire from professional rugby at the end […]

1 year ago

“He looks pretty unflappable.” Brian O’Driscoll has named the player that he believes will be Ireland’s key player in the Six Nations showdown with France. There’s another massive selection call to make at out-half for Ireland head coach Simon Easterby, ahead of the crunch game with France next Saturday. The winner of the game will […]

1 year ago

“How can my “Dad” be a racist” Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho came under fire from rival club Galatasaray, following the 0-0 draw between the two Istanbul-based clubs on the weekend. The famed Portuguese boss compared his opponent’s bench to monkeys, while also making derogatory comments about Turkish referees. In a statement, Galatasaray accused Mourinho of […]

1 year ago

Can you get 12/12 in our Six Nations quiz? How well were you all paying attention to the Six Nations last weekend, as the six sides played out their round 3 clashes. It was victory for Ireland in a nervy win against the Welsh, while the French thrashed Italy, and Scotland blew it at Twickenham. […]

1 year ago

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis” Ray Ryan – brother of Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan – has passed away at the age of 43. Ryan won four Cork SHC titles with Sarsfields and went on to coach within the club. A member of An Garda Síochána, Ryan was first called into the […]

1 year ago

“That’s one of my best mates in the picture.” Kicking off our Milestones series is former Donegal star Kevin Cassidy. The Ghaoth Dobhair clubman was one of the best half-backs of his era and won two All-Stars and an Ulster Championship with his county. In this series, Irish sports stars will take us through their […]

1 year ago

A huge loss to the Cork hurling family. Ray Ryan – brother of Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan – has passed away at the age of 43. He won four Cork SHC titles with Sarsfields and went on the coach within the club. A member of An Garda Síochána, Ryan was first called into the […]

1 year ago

You can follow all of the Premier League games in our live hub below. The English top flight returns for a round of midweek action. The Premier League is back with another round of fixtures over the next three nights. You can follow all the matches in our hub above. Firstly, on Tuesday, February 25, […]

1 year ago

Rest in peace. Tributes have been paid to Wicklow under-20s footballer Brendan Stone, 19, who passed away on Friday, February 21. His brother Malachy plays for the senior team and Sunday’s Division Four game against Wexford was postponed as a mark of respect. His tribute on RIP.ie reads: “It is with broken hearts the Stone […]

1 year ago

“It’s hard to know until you come to the heat of the battle” After a lengthy break from the game following the end of the club season, Kerry’s talisman David Clifford returned to inter-county football with a starring performance against Tyrone in their NFL Division 1 clash at Plunkett Park in Pomeroy. He scored 3-3 […]

1 year ago

“Jack is under pressure.” Roy Keane believes that Jack Grealish could leave Manchester City this summer as Pep Guardiola sets about overhauling his squad. The former Manchester United captain warned Grealish that he may be on borrowed time at the club after he was an unused substitute in City’s latest defeat. Pep Guardiola’s side lost […]

1 year ago

Back for more, are we? Welcome to another quiz. This time, we’re asking you to correctly identify 42 footballers, who all graced the Premier League at some point in the noughties. If you’re having one of those days, you can find all our SportsJOE 12 o’clock quizzes right here.

1 year ago

He wasn’t going to be here. His dad told him to come.” John Caulfield coached Galway United to a 2-1 victory over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night, just hours after his mother’s funeral. Nora Caulfield was laid to rest in Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon on Friday morning, after passing away last Wednesday. Most would have […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and a €100 Amazon Gift Card is up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 106 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 sports records, […]

1 year ago

One of the most exciting players to ever pick up a ball in this country Former Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo retired from rugby at the end of last season. ‘Zeebs’, as he was known, was a rare breed in Irish rugby; a man who played to express himself on the pitch and bring […]

1 year ago

A great gesture from the best darts player in the world! PDC World Darts world champion Luke Littler paid a visit to the D7 Youth Darts Academy in Cabra today, ahead of the Dublin leg of the darts Premier League, which takes place at the 3Arena tomorrow. Despite being just 18-years-old, Littler has become the […]

1 year ago

You can follow the match live in our hub below. One of the pre-tournament favourites will exit the Champions League tonight. Real Madrid face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night in the second leg of their knockout phase play-off. Madrid lead 3-2 from the first leg and have home advantage tonight. Man […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This is a bargain. If you are not inclined to splash out mega bucks for a high-end smartwatch, this Sourdov gadget – available on Amazon – has you covered. It comes with all the most important features, including a […]

1 year ago

Ireland are heavy favourites to keep the Grand Slam quest going against the Welsh Simon Easterby’s Ireland remain the only unbeaten team in this year’s Six Nations, ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium (kick-off, 2.15pm). It’s the home side’s first game under interim head coach Matt Sherratt, following the sudden departure […]

1 year ago

Thankfully a couple of others are back training with the Ireland squad Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, and Rónan Kelleher have all been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium (kick-off, 2.15pm). Doris’ remarkable streak of 42 test matches in a row is set to end after the No 8 […]

1 year ago

Can you get 12/12 in our Six Nations quiz? Welcome to the first SportsJOE Six Nations quiz for 2025. Test your knowledge on the first two rounds of this year’s tournament, which sees high-flying Ireland as the only unbeaten team remaining. Good luck and let us know how you get on! You can check out […]

1 year ago

It won’t be the famous green strip. Ireland vs Wales in the Six Nations this weekend is going to look very different than the usual. That is because we will not be looking at the traditional green against red, due to new regulations from World Rugby. First rolled out in 2021, these regulations came into […]

1 year ago

Ireland head to Wales as they continue on their quest for a third-straight Six Nations title. Ireland face Wales this weekend in the Six Nations, and here is everything you need to know, including TV details, team news, and referee details. What date and time is Ireland vs Wales? Ireland take on Wales at the […]

1 year ago

“It’s only when you see him in the gym and what he does that you might think differently about it.” Despite a rapid rise both at club level and now with Ireland, critics of Sam Prendergast are still strong in numbers on social media, with many still unhappy that Jack Crowley has been usurped at […]

1 year ago

You can follow the Dublin derby live in our blog below. It is set to be a historic Dublin derby. Bohemians will take on Shamrock Rovers on Sunday, 16 February 2025, marking the opening weekend of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season. It is always a big occasion when these two teams face each […]

1 year ago

Have a go at our bumper weekly quiz. Ahead of the Dublin Derby this weekend at the Aviva Stadium between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, we have curated a very special quiz for all of you League of Ireland fans. The first two rounds are Rovers and Bohs focused, but rounds 3 and 4 will test […]

1 year ago

A big move on the cards for Gallagher Former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has been lined up for a coaching role with Down champions Kilcoo. The Examiner revealed that club sources have said that Gallagher is close to joining the senior set-up after the departure of Karl Lacey. The Donegal legend left his role as […]

1 year ago