What a lineup! Ireland’s win over Wales in the 2009 Six Nations will alway take precedent in our memories, but it was the tournament’s opening fixture that made us believe. For years the French had been Ireland’s bogey team, but on a fateful night in Croke Park, they put an end to that. See if […]

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A great XV! It’s the best time of year again for an Irish rugby supporter, with the 2026 Six Nations kicking off. The first game will see Ireland take on Les Bleus at the Stade de France in Paris, in a unique Thursday evening kick-off. Way back in 2014, Ireland secured the Six Nations title […]

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See if you can name them all! As Spurs prepare to host Man City, in what could be a pivotal afternoon in the career of Thomas Frank, we’ve decided to take a trip back in time to remember some of each club’s lesser-known players from the past decade. 18+ Be Gamble Aware It’s time to […]

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This is an interesting one. We are now T-minus four days until Ireland take on France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations. With injuries and competition, it is one of the tougher match-day squads to predict of the Andy Farrell era. There is a lot of speculation over who will start at […]

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Testy! Galway and Armagh played out a thrilling Division 1 game at the Athletic Grounds yesterday, as the Tribesmen secured a 3-12 to 0-20 victory with the last kick of the game, thanks to Rob Finnerty. After the match, Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney spoke to reporters, where he was questioned over his side’s decisions to […]

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The hype is real! James McClean made his return to Ireland last night, in his ‘second’ Derry City debut, as his hometown club defeated Shamrock Rovers in the President’s Cup final. The 36-year-old – who signed from Wrexham – made a his presence felt with a 33rd-minute assist for Darragh Markey’s goal in the 1-0 […]

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It’s that time of the week again! Ladies and gentlemen, roll up and try yet another SportsJOE Pub Quiz. Each one is better than the last, and again there is something for all sports fans, with rugby, football, GAA and a little bit of boxing. Good luck, share it with friends, and let us know […]

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This would be huge. We recently reported on the eligibility of Toulouse and England backrow Jack Willis. The 29-year-old is one of the premier opensides in world rugby, and qualifies for Ireland through his Northern Irish grandfather. Having last played for England at the 2023 World Cup, Willis be able to tog out for Ireland […]

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Not his best moment. Connacht centre Bundee Aki did not travel to Ireland’s Portugal training camp ahead of the Six Nations, after being cited following his side’s loss to Leinster on Saturday. A ‘Misconduct Complaint’ against the 35-year-old was after comments made to match officials at the match. In a statement, the IRFU said: “The […]

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He didn’t hold back. Ireland’s rivalry with South Africa has reached new heights over the last decade, with the head-to-head 5-4 in Ireland’s favour. However, their last game, in November, was a stark reminder of the Springboks’ status as the best side in the world, as they demolished Ireland’s scrum at the Aviva Stadium. In […]

3 months ago

They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]

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Very interesting. Mayo got their NFL League campaign off to a perfect start against Galway on Sunday, with a 3-18 to 2-18 victory at Pearse Stadium. It is the hope that always kills for Mayo supporters, but their eye-catching play under new boss Andy Moran does provide legitimate cause for excitement. After the game, Moran […]

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Awful news. France tighthead prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire with immediate effect after suffering a heart attack. The 35-year-old has won 68 caps for his country since 2014 and was named in Les Bleus’ squad for the upcoming Six Nations, which begins against Ireland next Thursday. A statement from his club Stade […]

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More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

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A frustrating situation. Since Connacht’s rise from the ashes during the late 2000s, one of the many pleasing aspects – alongside silverware, support and a new stadium – has been the rise in homegrown talent. Players such as Denis Buckley, the Murray brothers, Jack Carty, Robbie Henshaw and Tiernan O’Halloran have all starred for the […]

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For the day that’s in it! With Matheus Cunha scoring an absolute screamer to beat Arsenal in the Premier League, we have a very special quiz to honour the man. See how big a Man United fan you are and if you can name every Brazilian player to play for the legendary club. Good luck! […]

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It’s a massive day of fixtures! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware We’re back with Premier League action to bring you as a host of big games kick off today! Starting at the London Stadium, West Ham United need points and need points fast – they host a brilliant Sunderland side in […]

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A toughie! We’re tired of the Champions League getting all of the love. For all of you Europa League fans, here’s one for you. Bear in mind, we are only including winners since the competition changed its name in 2010. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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There are some really obscure names on this list. With Arsenal set for another major Champions League clash this week, it’s about time we travel back to remember the players who have made the Gunners’ biggest European nights possible. You may quite easily recall Declan Rice’s stellar brace against Real Madrid last season, or the […]

3 months ago

Another week, another Pub Quiz! Although we have a new and improved website layout, the SportsJOE Pub Quizzes will not be stopping. This week was another bumper one, with big things happening in the GAA and rugby, after the All-Ireland club finals and the naming of the Six Nations squad. But as usual, we also […]

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Some good suggestions! Manchester United have struck a deal with production company Lionsgate for a TV series about the famed club. Although the project is in the earliest stages of its development, with no director or script, it is understood that it will be similar to Netflix’s ‘The Crown’. The highly-lauded series details the life […]

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The Deloitte “Rich-List” is here Financial firm Deloitte have released the latest edition of the Football Money League, revealing the clubs with the highest earnings over the past 12-months, and it is packed full of surprises. While Real Madrid top the list with revenues of 1.2bn euros (£1.01bn), despite failing to secure either of the […]

3 months ago

This story gets stranger. News outlets reported during the week that the Dublin footballers and hurlers were planning to protest the GAA’s Allianz sponsorship. As per RTÉ, the sides were set to refuse to conduct interviews in front of Allianz advertising, with TG4 showing the footballers’ game against Donegal in their Division 1 opener on […]

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You’ll need to be an expert in football history With the Champions League back for another night of fascinating action, we’ve challenged you to name all of the best goalscorers in the tournament’s storied history. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware While you may be sure that the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo […]

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Big Ange is back. Ange Postecoglou has made a lowkey return to the game – following his departure from Nottingham Forest in October. Initially taking over from the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo in September, Postecoglou suffered a similar fate only a month later at the City Ground. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, […]

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A huge game. Liverpool travel to Marseille tonight for a crucial Champions League clash at the Stade Velodrome (kick-off, 8pm). The Reds currently sit in 11th spot in the table, just a point behind four teams in the top eight, with just two more games remaining. Marseille lie in 16th spot on nine points, and […]

3 months ago

It’s a good team. Ireland’s squad has been named for the upcoming Six Nations, with a host of great players not fancied or missing through injury. Our XV, made up of the best not, selected shows the impressive depth that we have in the country. Thankfully, many of our side have been named in the […]

3 months ago

It’s that time of the year again. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations. They begin their campaign with a Thursday night game against the French at the Stade de France on February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm). There are two uncapped players – Munster second row Edwin Edogbo, and […]

3 months ago

Not what we had hoped for. Optimism in Irish men’s rugby is the lowest it’s been since the first year of Andy Farrell’s reign. Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series campaign was an overall disappointment, and the World Cup is less than two years away, with Ireland struggling to replace an ageing squad. While Ulster are enjoying […]

3 months ago

“Everyone is in shock, but Victoria is totally in pieces over this.” Victoria Beckham is reportedly “in bits” following Brooklyn’s harsh allegations against his family. Brooklyn took to social media yesterday (January 19) and shared a series of savage Instagram story posts, claiming his family had been “controlling” the narrative about his family. He alleged […]

3 months ago

Two heavyweights going at it! This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Arsenal will travel to take on Inter Milan this evening in their Champions League clash at the San Siro (kick-off, 8pm). Luckily you can watch the game for free thanks to Amazon Prime. The […]

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He did not hold back. Roy Keane made headlines last week after publicly slagging off the wife of Manchester United boss Michael Carrick. Back in 2014, Keane labelled an interview and performance from the former United player as flat after a 2-0 loss to Olympiacos, which provoked his spouse Lisa into hitting back on Twitter. […]

3 months ago

You’ll need elite knowledge of football history to score 100% With the Champions League about to return to our screens for another week of unmissable action, we thought it was about time we dished out the ultimate UCL challenge, testing if you can name every winner in the tournament’s rich history. Even though the Champions […]

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It’s not great. The Six Nations’ opening game is just a few weeks away, with Ireland taking on Les Bleus at the Stade de France on February 5. And it is still a three-horse to who will wear the number 10 jersey. Kicking % of Crowley, Byrne, Prendergast There are arguments for and against Jack […]

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He looks the real deal. There was huge excitement in Ireland when it was first understood that South African underage star Josh Neill was looking at moving to Europe. The backrower starred for Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town as well as the South Africa U18s and Western Province. It was reported in April […]

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Shocking. Police have become involved following an incident in the third tier of Welsh football. During the match between Trearddur Bay FC and CPD Porthmadog, Trearddur’s Tom Taylor viciously elbowed Danny Brookwell, who was concussed and had to be taken off. Trearddur have released the following statement: “Following an Extraordinary General Meeting of the clubs […]

3 months ago

It’s that time of the week again! Somehow, we are already halfway through the month of January. The sport has continued to ramp up with GAA finals, FA Cup mayhem, Champions Cup and the Six Nations on the horizon. If you have been keeping an eye on the latest happening in the world of sports, […]

3 months ago

Potential superstars. The time is ripe for blooding new Ireland internationals, given their ageing squad and the upcoming Six Nations. Those below have proven, without doubt, that they have the capability to play international rugby and be world-class options in the coming seasons. A couple of them could see game time in the Six Nations, […]

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So you’re saying there’s a chance… Not only are there few backrows in the game better than Jack Willis, there are only a handful of players superior to the Toulouse star. The 29-year-old has rightfully earned his reputation as one of the world’s premier forwards since joining the French juggernauts in 2022, helping himself to […]

3 months ago

There are 51 of them! How well can you remember the teams that have played in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Give it a crack and good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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LOI heads where are you! With the League of Ireland starting up again in early February, we thought we’d give you all a quiz in anticipation. Over the years, the league has seen a plethora of fantastic foreign talent, but can you remember the countries they were from. Good luck!

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Numbers are down. Ireland take on France next week on Thursday, February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm), in their opening game of the 2026 Six Nations, at the Stade de France. Les Bleus are currently 13-point favourites, and this is likely to increase with Ireland’s growing injury list that includes: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Ryan […]

3 months ago

All is not what it seems. Ever since announcing himself on the world stage with his victory as an amateur at the 2009 Irish Open, Shane Lowry has been one of the most popular golfers among fans. His down-to-earth persona makes the Clara man extremely likeable, as does his passion for celebrating wins as much, […]

3 months ago

He left his role at Old Trafford just days ago Ruben Amorim could be set for a shock return to Premier League management, just days after his sacking at Manchester United, according to an English football legend. Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford came amidst one of the worst runs in form in the club’s recent […]

3 months ago

For the day that’s in it. We have another FA Cup quiz for you all. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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Sounded like AFCON. An Ghaeltacht are the All-Ireland Intermediate champions, after beting Glenullin 0-12 to 0-06 at Croke Park this afternoon. However, a big talking point from the game was the use of vuvuzelas by supporters of the Derry club, with the horns clearly audible and distracting, even over the TV. Ahead of the game, […]

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An interesting piece of business. Ulster have signed Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman from Italian sideBenetton. According to South African outlet Rapport, the 29-year-old has put pen to paper for a two-year deal with the Irish province, and will arrive in July. He has played for the Bulls and Leicester Tigers, while he had a previous […]

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A faux pas. Shay Given has issued an apology after an offensive holocaust comment while on the BBC’s Final Score programme. Ireland’s greatest ever keeper was commenting on Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous tenure as Celtic manager when he made the reference. He said: “Nancy was terrible from start to finish, I don’t think they should have […]

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The magic of the cup is back Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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Quiz time! With the FA Cup back this weekend, what better way to celebrate than another bumper quiz. It’s the competition that brings out the best moments in English football, and the biggest upsets. This teaser is one of our hardest yet, so see if you can cause an upset of your own. Good luck! […]

3 months ago