Colman Stanley

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Colmán is the lead writer with SportsJOE, covering the GAA, football and golf, with a special interest in rugby. Whether it is an in-depth analysis of the best young Irish rugby talents, or a live blog covering all the big moments from some of sport's most iconic events, he has got you covered. Past experience includes working at the Irish Sun, Balls.ie and Extratime.ie. When he's not writing, you can find him watching the latest HBO mini-series, whipping up a spaghetti aglio e olio, or togging out for his beloved Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC.

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  • Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch in friendly for Denmark

    Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch in friendly for Denmark

    Praying for a quick recovery. Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s World Cup warm-up clash with Ukraine this evening. The incident occurred in the 65th minute of the game, with Denmark 2-1 up. The match was then abandoned. The Wolfsburg player previously collapsed for his country during Euro 2020 against Finland. The […]

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  • Cork boss not pleased with ‘hypocritical’ ref behaviour from Limerick manager

    Cork boss not pleased with ‘hypocritical’ ref behaviour from Limerick manager

    A bit of needle…. There was a bit of needle between Cork boss Ben O’Connor and Limerick gaffer John Kiely after today’s Munster final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. O’Connor was clearly not pleased with some of the behaviour from Kiely, and perhaps some decisions from the officials. And the Rebels manager did admit that things […]

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  • Limerick star makes controversial statement of intent after Munster final win

    Limerick star makes controversial statement of intent after Munster final win

    A big statement! Following their Munster SHC final win over Cork, the Limerick players celebrated passionately on the pitch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. You could tell the win meant more than usual, after losing to the Rebels in last year’s final and in the round-robin stage this season. One Treaty player, however, went above and […]

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  • Bizarre mix up sees Katie Taylor and kids hurling game clash at Leinster final

    Bizarre mix up sees Katie Taylor and kids hurling game clash at Leinster final

    Bizarre scenes! Galway breezed past Dublin in their Leinster SHC final yesterday, winning by 4-29 to 4-15 at Croke Park. However, perhaps the most intriguing moment was during half-time, when Katie Taylor’s entourage – who were celebrating here upcoming fight in the stadium – walked right through an underage hurling game which was taking place […]

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  • Fan footage shows real culprit of Leinster vs Stormers tunnel brawl

    Fan footage shows real culprit of Leinster vs Stormers tunnel brawl

    Absolute scenes! In what was a brutally tough encounter this evening between Leinster and the Stormers, in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. It ultimately finished 20-11 to Leinster, who will now face the Bulls in the final in Dublin. The discipline of the Stormers proved to be there downfall, with the South African […]

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  • Fan footage shows real culprit of Leinster vs Stormers tunnel brawl

    Fan footage shows real culprit of Leinster vs Stormers tunnel brawl

    Absolute scenes! In what was a brutally tough encounter this evening between Leinster and the Stormers, in their URC semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. It ultimately finished 20-11 to Leinster, who will now face the Bulls in the final in Dublin. The discipline of the Stormers proved to be there downfall, with the South African […]

    1 day ago

  • Simon Zebo delights in Leinster struggles as he slags off Leo Cullen

    Simon Zebo delights in Leinster struggles as he slags off Leo Cullen

    He just can’t help himself! Leinster, and the club’s set-up, have been highly criticised over the past few weeks after yet another failure in the Champions Cup, with their final loss to Bordeaux. Many fans have been calling for the head of Leo Cullen, with press conferences involving the head coach leading to some tetchy […]

    1 day ago

  • Tipp legend believes ‘cute’ Cork boss has captaincy trick up his sleeve

    Tipp legend believes ‘cute’ Cork boss has captaincy trick up his sleeve

    We’ll have to wait and see! Cork host Limerick in tomorrow’s Munster SHC final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh, in what is a repeat of last year’s title decider, which was won by the Rebels on penalties. It was understood that captain Darragh Fitzgibbon would be unavailable for the tie, after recently undergoing surgery for appendicitis. […]

    1 day ago

  • Jake Paul has surprisingly gracious take on Katie Taylor Croke Park bout

    Jake Paul has surprisingly gracious take on Katie Taylor Croke Park bout

    Kind words The day we thought would never come finally arrived, with Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming bout confirmed for September 5th. French fighter Flora Pili will be her opponent on the day, which is set to be one of Ireland’s greatest ever sporting occasions. In response to the news, social media star/boxer, Jake Paul […]

    1 day ago

  • Non-Irish fans convinced that new cap is regen of Portugal star

    Non-Irish fans convinced that new cap is regen of Portugal star

    Some comparison! Ireland fans were rightfully excited after Jaden Umeh’s brief debut against Qatar on Thursday night. The Benfica player came on after 75 minutes for Chiedozie Ogbene, and made an instant impact by beating two defenders with some neat skill near the end line. However, it seems that those most impressed by the 18-year-old […]

    1 week ago

  • Premier League teams worst affected by VAR have been revealed

    Premier League teams worst affected by VAR have been revealed

    There have been some shockers! With the Premier League season over, the stats behind VAR and refereeing errors have been revealed. An initial 13-mistake-long list was published by BBC Sport in January, who compiled data from the PGMOL Key Match Incidents Panel (KMI), over the course of the season. This has since been updated following […]

    1 week ago

  • Dublin great claims David Clifford has big weakness defenders can exploit

    Dublin great claims David Clifford has big weakness defenders can exploit

    Big claims! All-Ireland champions Kerry are no longer favourites to regain their title, after two big defeats to Donegal in their last two matches. The latest came last weekend, and while their talisman David Clifford wasn’t at his very best, he was still his side’s joint top scorer with 0-04. His brother, Paudie, was far […]

    1 week ago

  • Major venue update on Israel game with Ireland set to be put at big disadvantage

    Major venue update on Israel game with Ireland set to be put at big disadvantage

    Huge news! There has been a significant update on the status of Ireland’s upcoming Nations League game against Israel in October. While it is currently scheduled to be held at the Aviva Stadium, it was reported yesterday that the FAI were considering moving the game outside of Dublin, due to expected protests over Israel’s military […]

    1 week ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 142

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 142

    We are back! After another huge week of sport, you best have been paying attention! If not, do not expect to score well in our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. We have had multiple European finals in both football and rugby, some cracking GAA, and the failure that was the Enhanced Games. So come and play, […]

    1 week ago

  • Debate rages over similarities between McGuinness and Brennan fights

    Debate rages over similarities between McGuinness and Brennan fights

    Controversial! So there you have it folks. Jim McGuinness will not be getting the suspension everybody thought was coming his way following his half-time scuffle with Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor. There was a strong-held belief that he was staring at a 12-week suspension, given that was the ban handed to Ger Brennan for a similar incident […]

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  • GAA make controversial call on McGuinness and Clifford bans after half-time scuffle

    GAA make controversial call on McGuinness and Clifford bans after half-time scuffle

    Interesting! The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) have made a decision regarding the incident at half-time during Donegal’s All-Ireland SFC win over Kerry on the weekend. Both players and backroom staff were involved in a scuffle at the hooter, with David Clifford at the heart of it, while Jim McGuinness rowed with Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor, after Micheál […]

    1 week ago

  • Fomer Mayo boss offers defence of Jim McGuinness after Kerry incident

    Fomer Mayo boss offers defence of Jim McGuinness after Kerry incident

    A fair assessment The major talking point over the weekend, throughout all of the GAA, was the mad scuffle at half-time between Kerry and Donegal, involving both players and management. Donegal boss Jim McGuinness looks set for a suspension after getting involved with the Kingdom’s Diarmuid O’Connor, with many pointing to Dublin manager Ger Brennan’s […]

    1 week ago

  • An angry Bruno Fernandes contacted Roy Keane over Irishman’s ‘lie’ about him

    An angry Bruno Fernandes contacted Roy Keane over Irishman’s ‘lie’ about him

    He was not at all pleased… Roy Keane’s long-time criticism of Bruno Fernandes reached new heights earlier this month. The Irishman was speaking on Sky Sports’ Stick to Football when he called out the Manchester United star, after he had broken the Premier League assist record with 21. Keane vs Fernandes Keane felt that the […]

    1 week ago

  • Roscommon fan gets revenge for loss by pushing Tyrone man over hoarding

    Roscommon fan gets revenge for loss by pushing Tyrone man over hoarding

    This is brilliant! Tyrone edged Roscommon in a thriller at King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park on Sunday, winning 3-16 to 2-18, in their All-Ireland SFC round-one clash. Ethan Jordan was top scorer for the Red Hands, with 0-07, while Eoin McElholm scored an impressive 1-03. The Rossies will still have a chance to progress […]

    1 week ago

  • David Clifford lucky to avoid red for vicious elbow to Donegal star

    David Clifford lucky to avoid red for vicious elbow to Donegal star

    That looked sore! Donegal ran out 2-20 to 0-16 winners against Kerry this afternoon in their All-Ireland SFC Round 1 at Fitzgerald stadium. It was one of the most vicious games we have seen at inter-county level in a while, with multiple heated moments, most notably at the half-time hooter which saw a skirmish, and […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Footage shows dirty punch that gave red to Kerry star & bloody face to McHugh

    Footage shows dirty punch that gave red to Kerry star & bloody face to McHugh

    Scenes! It is the biggest game in GAA football at the minute, and Kerry vs Donegal is once again living up to its billing this afternoon in Killarney. It has been a feisty affair with a lot of needle, as Donegal lead 1-11 to 0-09 at half-time. One incident saw the Donegal players arguing for […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Ronan O’Gara takes dig at Leinster ‘arrogance’ ahead of Champions Cup final

    Ronan O’Gara takes dig at Leinster ‘arrogance’ ahead of Champions Cup final

    Shots fired! Leinster are gearing up to face Bordeaux Bégles this afternoon in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao. The magnificent Stade Mamés holds great memories for the Irish province, as it was the scene of their last triumph in the competition back in 2018, before many years of heartbreak. Leinster have a fierce team […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – May 22nd to 25th

    Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – May 22nd to 25th

    More finals! At this stage of the year, heading into the summer, the sport is pretty relentless. It’s coming thick and fast, and after last weekend’s entertainment, there are more huge clashes heading your way. At the front of everyone’s mind is the Premier League battle for relegation, after the title race finished during the […]

    2 weeks ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 141

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 141

    A big one! With so much sport going on over the past week, this is one of the best SportsJOE Pub quizzes we have ever produced. There were the Ulster and Leinster finals, Munster hurling, Premier League title winners, major golf, a Europa League final, and a historic rugby game at the Aviva. As such, […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Reason revealed for ‘unfair’ Champions Cup final KO time for Leinster

    Reason revealed for ‘unfair’ Champions Cup final KO time for Leinster

    Well that’s interesting! Leinster take on Bordeaux Bégles in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao on Saturday (local kick-off time, 3.45pm). The Irish province will be hoping to finally get the monkey off their back and earn a fifth star, after years of heartbreak since the 2018 title, which includes four final losses. The French […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Limerick star clears up debate over ridiculous chipped goal vs Waterford

    Limerick star clears up debate over ridiculous chipped goal vs Waterford

    Well that’s that so! Debated raged online recently over Gearóid Hegarty’s beautiful chipped goal against Waterford in the Munster SHC on Sunday, with his finish completely fooling the falling Billy Nolan. However, due to the unusual ball flight and softness of the shot, many believed it was a fortunate miss-hit from the Treaty star. On […]

    2 weeks ago

  • ‘Geezer’ changes stances on Armagh ‘Monday club’ celebrations

    ‘Geezer’ changes stances on Armagh ‘Monday club’ celebrations

    He’s a softie behind it all! Following yesterday’s Ulster SFC final win over Monaghan, Armagh’s man of the match, Oisín Conaty, told RTÉ that he hoped their celebrations would trickle into Monday, if manager Kieran McGeeney would allow it. Conaty said: “It’s about time we got over the line. “It’s all down to him (McGeeney) […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Fan footage shows vicious cheap shot on Armagh star which led to red card

    Fan footage shows vicious cheap shot on Armagh star which led to red card

    Nasty, nasty! Just before full-time in yesterday’s Ulster SFC final, Monaghan’s Darragh McElearney was sent off for an off-the-ball incident with Armagh’s Oisín O’Neill. It was not picked up by TV cameras, but fan footage shows that the Farney man was more than deserving of a red card. After barging into each other, McElearney then […]

    2 weeks ago

  • US golf fans hit back at ‘cry baby’ McIlroy for PGA Championship behaviour

    US golf fans hit back at ‘cry baby’ McIlroy for PGA Championship behaviour

    Damn right! Rory McIlroy just couldn’t get it going at the PGA Championship this evening, finishing in a tie for seventh place after a round of one under. England’s Aaron Rai pulled away from the rest of the field to finish on nine under, five ahead of McIlroy, for his first major championship trophy. On […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Harrington has high finish after two sensational chip-ins at PGA Championship

    Harrington has high finish after two sensational chip-ins at PGA Championship

    Go on Paddy! At the age of 54, Padraig Harrington is currently in a tie for 19th place at the PGA Championship at Aronimink near Philadelphia. After an early birdie, the 2008 champion had three bogeys before he came to the 16th hole. He duly chipped in for eagle on that par 5, before chipping […]

    2 weeks ago

  • McGeeney won’t give into Armagh player’s wishes after Ulster final win

    McGeeney won’t give into Armagh player’s wishes after Ulster final win

    He’s a strict master! Armagh finally got the Ulster-SFC-title-monkey off their back, having lost either on penalties or after extra-time in the last three finals before today. It once again went to extra-time in Clones, with Armagh pulling away for a 2-28 to 0-25 win over Monaghan. Speaking after the game, man-of-the-match Oisín Conaty praised […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Ireland’s best young talent included as Heimir names squad for Qatar and Canada

    Ireland’s best young talent included as Heimir names squad for Qatar and Canada

    Exciting! Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Qatar (May 26 at the Aviva Stadium) and Canada (June 6 in Montreal). The 24-man group includes four League of Ireland players – Shamrock Rovers duo Ed McGinty and Adam Brennan, Bohemians midfielder Dawson Devoy, Cork City keeper Conor Brann – as […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Munster star accuses rival of spitting on him

    Munster star accuses rival of spitting on him

    Nasty if it did happen. Munster, as they usually do, found a way to get over the line at the 11th hour, beating the Sharks 24-17 at Thomond Park, to qualify for the URC knockout rounds and next season’s Champions Cup. It leaves Ulster and Connacht in a perilous position, with the latter currently qualifying […]

    3 weeks ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 140

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 140

    Another tricky teaser! This week’s SportsJOE Pub quiz is another tough one, as usual. How well have you been keeping up to date with all the Irish sport going on; the provincial championships, the URC, and Ireland’s trip to play Grenada? If you’re a serious fan then you should be scoring highly. If not, you’re […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Real Madrid star reportedly hospitalised after teammate bust-up

    Real Madrid star reportedly hospitalised after teammate bust-up

    Crazy! One of Real Madrid’s best-known players reportedly had to attend hospital following a training ground altercation with one of his teammates. The situation is just the latest example of disruption at the Bernabeu in the lead-up to this week’s El Clasico with Barcelona, and follows a petition being signed by Los Blancos fans calling […]

    1 month ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 139

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 139

    Another tricky teaser! Few were able to tame last week’s SportsJOE Pub Quiz, but this week is a tad easier. Still, however, you will have to have been paying attention to all the sport going on over the last week. Only true sport aficionados – with an interest in Champions League, championship GAA, golf, and […]

    1 month ago

  • Quiz: How well do you know these losing Champions League finalists

    Quiz: How well do you know these losing Champions League finalists

    Another tricky one! We constantly hear about the great Champions League sides – the dynasties that will go down in the history books. But what about the teams they beat in the showpiece game of Europe’s greatest sporting competition. See how well you remember the teams that went home empty ended on those great nights. […]

    1 month ago

  • Damien Duff hits back at those who stuck the knife into Keith Andrews

    Damien Duff hits back at those who stuck the knife into Keith Andrews

    Interesting! Damien Duff made a welcome appearance on Premier Sport’s coverage of the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid, alongside Kenny Cunningham and Shay Given. The former Shelbourne manager spoke about a recent visit to Brentford’s training facilities, where he met up with his old friend and ex-Ireland teammate Keith Andrews. The Bees […]

    1 month ago

  • Quiz: Put these Irish Premier League goal scorers in order

    Quiz: Put these Irish Premier League goal scorers in order

    This is incredibly difficult! Over the years, the Premier League has seen a range of different Irish goal scorers, from those who banged them in for fun, to others for whom it was a rare sight. We’ve taken 10 of these men and mixed them up. It is up to you to put them in […]

    1 month ago

  • Leinster fans not happy as Connacht poach breakout star

    Leinster fans not happy as Connacht poach breakout star

    Should they have kept him… Connacht have today have announced the signing of Leinster’s Jerry Cahir for next season. The 25-year-old was signed by his home province in September on a short-term deal, after starring for Lansdowne in the AIL. The loosehead has been a revelation, with a number of impressive scrummaging performances against top […]

    1 month ago

  • Ticket row heats up between Ryder Cup bosses and Adare townsfolk

    Ticket row heats up between Ryder Cup bosses and Adare townsfolk

    They are not pleased! Adare residents received great news recently, when it was announced that they would be getting complimentary tickets to the 2027 Ryder Cup. However, the initiative has not gone swimmingly, as locals from the area without an Adare postal address were not included. Those who reside in the village and have a […]

    1 month ago

  • Spectator interrupts World Snooker final after jumping barrier

    Spectator interrupts World Snooker final after jumping barrier

    Mad stuff! As with most of the matches at this year’s incredible World Snooker Championship, the final is tight and tense, with the score at 4-4 between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize. 2005 champion Murphy showed his usual grit to come back from 3-0 down to the 22-year-old Chinese player. However, the battle was briefly […]

    1 month ago

  • Joe Brolly accuses Mayo boss of being part of  toxic culture going on years

    Joe Brolly accuses Mayo boss of being part of toxic culture going on years

    Some harsh words! Joe Brolly used his regular column in the Irish Independent to take aim at Mayo manager Andy Moran, with the Green and Red are still reeling from their Connacht SFC loss to Roscommon last weekend, with their All-Ireland aspirations looking faint, at best. The outspoken pundit brought up the 2015 statement sent […]

    1 month ago