“He thought there was another few years in us.” Out of the many tributes to the late Mick O’Dwyer, Pat Spillane’s heartfelt words on the Indo Sport podcast were particularly poignant, as the tearful Kerry legend opened up on his reverence for ‘Micko’, whom he played both with and under for the Kingdom. In today’s […]

1 year ago

Big brother behaviour from Shane Lowry. At last year’s US Open, Rory McIlroy suffered the most devastating loss of his career when he was beaten by Bryson DeChambeau at Pinehurst. Three bogeys in his last four holes, including two missed short putts on 16 and 18, handed a one-stroke victory to the American. Afterwards, Northern […]

1 year ago

The biggest race of the year takes place this weekend. Jockeys & Jackpots, in association with BoyleSports, returns for episode six. And, fittingly, we are going big with the final episode of the season, as we look ahead to the Aintree Grand National, which takes place on Saturday, April 5. Going for gold Dave Orton […]

1 year ago

The Premier League returns. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Nottingham Forest host Manchester United on Tuesday evening as the Premier League returns following the international break. Here is everything you need to know about the clash at the City Ground, including team news and […]

1 year ago

“We came to a difficult place to win and we are so pleased to get the result.” Leinster ground out a remarkable 10-7 win over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday, giving them an eight-point lead over Glasgow at the top of the URC table. The province fielded a largely second/third/fourth string side with no […]

1 year ago

“He’s been world class today.” The score in Munster’s win over Connacht 30-24 and you could argue that the six-point difference was down to the performance of Craig Casey and Jack Crowley, who controlled the game superbly while outshining their half-back counterparts, Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane. Crowley will be hoping to make this summer’s […]

1 year ago

High fives all round It’s out of its box, it has been groomed, saddled and is ready to go, it’s the penultimate episode of our video podcast Jockeys & Jackpots – in association with BoyleSports. As always, Dave Orton is back as our host, expertly guiding the conversation like a prime Ruby Walsh aboard Kauto […]

1 year ago

Not ideal for the Ireland great Former Leinster and Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll was one of 26 influencers served with a compliance notice by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in 2024. It was found that he had breached consumer law by not making it clear that certain social media posts were for commercial […]

1 year ago

“As this is an ongoing review, we will not be making any further comment at this time.” AIL Division 1A side Cork Con are conducting an internal review into an incident which took place at the end of their league win over Young Munster on Saturday. A video circulating on social media shows the players […]

1 year ago

You can follow the match in our hub below. Ireland are ahead 2-1 in the tie. The Republic of Ireland take on Bulgaria on Sunday night in the second leg of the Uefa Nations League promotion/relegation playoff. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side lead 2-1 in the tie after beating their opponents on Thursday. Here is everything you […]

1 year ago

A heartbreaking end to their game against the Bulls A Leinster team that was far from their strongest went to the Highveld and did the jersey proud in their 21-20 loss to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Youngsters such as Diarmuid Mangan, Hugh Cooney, and Andrew Osborne started among the more experienced charges of Jordie […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and a €100 Amazon Gift Card is up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 110 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 nicknames of […]

1 year ago

A big win for the powerhouse St Michael’s College Castleknock were on the end of a 73-0 hammering in Donnybrook in the Leinster Schools Junior Cup final. St Vincent’s Castleknock were hoping for their ninth title, while Michael’s were looking for their seventh. The star of the show was captain Herbie Boyle, brother of Ireland […]

1 year ago

Horse racing to the four We can’t believe we are already on the fourth episode of our video podcast Jockeys and Jackpots – in partnership with BoyleSports. Already we have seen celebrities Tristan Phipps, Will Greenwood, and John Barnes take a seat in our studio to discuss all things horse racing with our host Dave […]

1 year ago

Every other country had more players than Ireland. Sports publications all over the web have been releasing their Six Nations teams of the tournament and Ireland players have been few and far between after a disappointing third-place finish. It was looking good for an unprecedented third title in a row, but a heavy loss to […]

1 year ago

The Connacht man had a fine game. The last two weeks of the Six Nations has seen the stock of a few Ireland players fall following a heavy defeat to France and a poor performance in a narrow win over Italy. With the Lions squad being named on May 8, there is precious little time […]

1 year ago

Cheltenham Festival tickets are now available for 2026 Cheltenham Festival has released tickets for the 2026 edition already – and this is how to get them. It’s been confirmed that the event will return between 10-13 March, including Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday and Gold Cup Day. Although it’s nearly a year away, you can […]

1 year ago

Carragher’s son James is set to represent Malta. Jamie Carragher’s son James has been called up to the Malta squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Wigan Athletic defender has earned his first international call-up after his performances for the League One side this season. Carragher, 22, was born in England, but qualifies for […]

1 year ago

Not ideal for Heimir Hallgrimsson and Ireland There has been a big blow to the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of luring a couple of young talents to these shores. Both Burnley’s CJ Egan-Riley and Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin have been named in Lee Carsley’s England U21s squad for their friendlies against France and Portugal later this […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and a €100 Amazon Gift Card is up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 109 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 Irish sports […]

1 year ago

“So yeah, I was like ‘do I need to put it into third gear from second gear.” Our second episode in our ‘Milestones’ series is now live, and this week we welcome one of Ireland’s greatest ever sportsmen, Brian O’Driscoll. He sat down with SportsJOE to discuss iconic photos from his career and the stories […]

1 year ago

“I was close to doing it.” Wayne Rooney has been speaking about how he almost played for the Republic of Ireland instead of England. The former Manchester United captain is an England legend. He became the country’s youngest ever player when he made his debut for the Three Lions in February 2003. Rooney went on […]

1 year ago

You can follow the match in our live hub below. Ireland are in third place in the table. Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations campaign ends on Saturday with a trip to Rome to face Italy in the final round of fixtures. Super Saturday promises to deliver plenty of drama with the title still up for grabs. […]

1 year ago

“She is an amazing athlete, so coachable” Kate O’Connor delivered Ireland’s third medal of the European Indoor Championships yesterday, with an incredible run in the 800m race of the pentathlon. The 24-year-old from Newry delivered a personal best to win the race, giving her a points tally of 4781, which broke her national record. Her […]

1 year ago

“For years they’ve pushed the breakdown chaos well past what is either acceptable or safe” David Campese has made inflammatory claims about Ireland, following their heavy Six Nations defeat to France on Saturday. French fans were unhappy over some of Ireland’s play, which included Tadhg Beirne falling on the leg of Antoine Dupont, with the […]

1 year ago

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 […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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, […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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. […]

1 year 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