Lets go! Our Ireland player ratings as they just about beat an out-of-form Wales side, 27-17. Tom O’Toole – 7.5 He had a lot to prove in this game and delivered. The scrum was the best it’s been in good while and he won a brilliant turnover with Kelleher in the second half. Has moved […]

1 month ago

There is plenty of value to be had! It’s squeaky bum time for all you punters, with the Cheltenham Festival kicking off on March 10th. Every day and every race is a big one in horse racing’s biggest meet, and SportsJOE have got their hands on the best tips around. We spoke to insider expert […]

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Memories…. It remains the most iconic day in Irish rugby: March 21, 2009. Ireland had not won a Grand Slam since 1948, when they had also beaten Wales in their final game of the tournament. It was a strong Welsh side who had defeated Ireland the year before at Croke Park, and many believed they […]

1 month ago

Some team. Following on from Edwin Edogbo’s debut against Italy a few weeks ago, and with Nathan Doak in line to make his first Ireland appearance this weekend, we have gone ahead and selected the best Ireland uncapped XV. There’s some amount of talent yet to be capped ahead of the 2027 World Cup! Cheltenham […]

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This may be our best one yet! It’s our favourite time of the week again, with the release of our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. Despite it being a Six Nations down week, there was still plenty of brilliant sport on, with Ireland women taking on France and some cracking midweek Premier League fixtures. Let us […]

1 month ago

A bit of a change from Willie! Cheltenham Festival fever is growing by the day, with the iconic meet beginning next Tuesday. Last year, legendary trainer Willie Mullins came in for scrutiny due to the sheer amount of horses he entered, with some questioning the fairness of his actions. This year’s Cheltenham looks a little […]

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Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

1 month ago

What do we have here… For those of you in a rush, who don’t have time to spend 10 or minutes on a quiz, well we have just the solution for you. Here is our first SportsJOE Quick Fire sports general knowledge quiz. And there’s something for everybody with all the big sports represented, including […]

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Not ideal. The Six Nations trophy has been destroyed after the vehicle it was travelling in in Ireland caught fire. Irreparable damage has been done to it according to tournament officials, and a replica version will now be given to the winners of this year’s tournament. Materials salvaged from the wrecked trophy will be used […]

1 month ago

This one hurt. Shane Lowry looked odds on to win his first solo PGA Tour title since the 2019 Open, as he held a three-shot lead with three to play at the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach, Florida. He went into the final day in the lead, and had played his fourth round beautifully, with […]

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Scenes. Celtic and Rangers played out a thrilling 2-2 draw this afternoon in the Old Firm derby at the Ibrox. The home side had the perfect start after two Youssef Chermiti goals gave them a 2-0 lead after just 26 minutes. The Hoops fought back, however, with a 51st-minute finish from Kieran Tierney and a 91st-minute […]

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It’s that time of the week again! Can you match our sporting heroes in this week’s SportsJOE Pub Quiz by absolutely smashing it? In the last seven days we have seen Ireland record a famous win over England, Man United and Liverpool secure late victories in the Premier League, and Rory McIlroy come second at […]

1 month ago

What a steal! Chelsea academy midfielder Chris Atherton has made the switch from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The 17-year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17 level, and made the switch to Chelsea from NIFL side Glenavon last year. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever senior footballer in the […]

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A strange take. Ireland have rightfully been praised to the heavens since their 42-21 win over England on Saturday. Andy Farrell’s men dominated in nearly every area of the game, and won most of the big moments. They were accurate in their execution, clever in their decision making, while a number of individuals, including Jamison […]

2 months ago

Hats off to Andy Farrell and Ireland Above all the memorable moments during Ireland’s defeat of England, one stood out. Stuart McCloskey’s chase down of Marcus Smith, after the England back intercepted a pass in his own half, has already become an iconic moment in Irish rugby. It showed incredible hunger, given that Ireland were […]

2 months ago

He has had some rise. Peter Claffey was once only known to some hardcore Ireland rugby fans, but he is now a household name after his starring role in the latest Game of Thrones spin-off. The big man from Connacht represented the Ireland in the 2016 U20s Six Nations, playing alongside the likes of Andrew […]

2 months ago

A welcome sight! Ireland have shot up the world rankings after their 42-21 win over England on the weekend. With England in fourth place before the game, the victory gave Ireland a sizeable 2.09 points, which saw them leapfrog England and France, and move from fifth to third. Despite France’s win over Italy, the Azzurri’s […]

2 months ago

Lets keep it going. Ireland take on Wales in two weeks, in a Friday night clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm). Here is the team we would like to see take the field. Front row Jeremy Loughman has been relatively impressive in this campaign thus far, keeping Ireland’s scrum from being totally demolished in […]

2 months ago

This is a real test for the memory Arsenal are set to face off against Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday, in what will be just the latest chapter in one of European football’s most exciting derbies. In past years the Gunners and the Lilywihites have been amongst the most closely matched of […]

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What a man! Jamison Gibson-Park produced one of the all-time individual Ireland performances this afternoon, as his side destroyed England by 21 points at Twickenham. While Irish fans and players were celebrating one of their best wins in years, the English were left licking their wounds in embarrassment after being blown out at home. It […]

2 months ago

A masterclass! Here are our player ratings as Ireland score a huge 42-21 Six Nations win over England at Twickenham. Ireland v England player ratings Jeremy Loughman – 6 Doesn’t do as much as others in the loose, but that is not why he is in the team, and he once again showed up fairly […]

2 months ago

LETS GO!! The last week in sport had a bit of everything, with Six Nations drama, Gaelic football belters, and Premier League capitulations. But just how well do you remember it all?? Have a crack and let us know how you get on. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

2 months ago

It was a big moment. With the scores tied at 10-10 in last Saturday’s Six Nations game between Ireland and Italy, the visitors sliced through the Irish defence for what looked like a crucial try in the 51st minute. However, following a discussion with the TMO, the try was disallowed after the officials deemed that […]

2 months ago

Lots to ponder….. Ireland and Andy Farrell are complete and utter s**t. Well, according to social media. This, of course, is not quite the case. How can it be that Italy were lavished with such praise after the game, but Ireland’s victory – which included outscoring their opponents three tries to one – is being […]

2 months ago

A big change at 10. Andy Farrell has named his team to take on England at Twickenham this Saturday in the Six Nations (kick-off, 2.10pm). Both sides will be wanting to redeem themselves, with Ireland looking a shadow of their former selves over the past year, while the English were left reeling after being gunned […]

2 months ago

Another toughy! It’s Six Nations season, and that means two things, more rugby content and lots more quizzes. We have already given you our top Ireland appearances quiz and our top try scorers quiz. Our latest teaser, however, is a tad trickier, with a few older names on the list. Only hardcore Irish rugby aficionados […]

2 months ago

What a group of players! Ireland have won three Grand Slams since the Six Nations began in 2000. In 2009 they famously defeated Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, and in 2023 they dominated the tournament, before finishing it off with a 29-16 win over England at the Aviva Stadium. But can you remember […]

2 months ago

This is some side! To celebrate Ireland’s Six Nations clash with England this weekend, we have come up with our combined 23 (assuming everybody is fit!!). Front row Ireland’s front row of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong used to be the envy of most international sides. After a biblical demolishing in the scrum […]

2 months ago

We can do it! After a loss and a win in their opening two games of the 2026 Six Nations, Ireland face England this Saturday (kick-off, 2.10pm). Here is the 23 we would like to see line out at Twickenham. Front row The prop situation is practically a lottery at this stage. After a steady […]

2 months ago

Mad stuff. Follow all of this weekend’s football and FA Cup action in our live blog. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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Questionable… Derry overcame Kildare yesterday in tough conditions in Newbridge. Despite a sixth-minute red card for captain Conor Glass, the Oak Leafers managed to come away with an impressive 3-15 to 1-18 win. Talisman Glass was sent off for an off-the-ball incident with Callum Bolton, but footage, albeit grainy, shows that it was arguably a […]

2 months ago

Brilliant insight! The introduction of Jack Crowley to the field yesterday triggered not only the biggest cheer of the afternoon (rivalled by Edogbo’s entry to the field), but an immediate improvement in the Irish attack, which had been lagging since their opening try. Obviously, this is mainly down to Crowley’s skill and athleticism as a […]

2 months ago

Interesting take. The Irish out-half debate took a few more twists and turns this afternoon. Sam Prendergast produced what was his worst performance in green, before being hauled off in the second half with the game at 10-10. Jack Crowley made an immediate impact off the bench, with huge energy and speed, as he threw […]

2 months ago

A close one. We have our player ratings as Ireland beat Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Jeremy Loughman – 4 Doesn’t bring enough around the park, and the scrum went backwards at a rate of knots. Disappointing after a good outing last week. Dan Sheehan – 6 Lineout went […]

2 months ago

We are back at the Aviva! We are back in Dublin as Andy Farrell and Ireland take on Italy in the second round of the Six Nations Championship. Teams IRELAND: Jamie Osborne (Naas RFC/Leinster); Robert Baloucoune (Enniskillen RFC/Ulster), Garry Ringrose (UCD RFC/Leinster), Stuart McCloskey (Bangor RFC/Ulster), James Lowe (Leinster); Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne FC/Leinster), Craig Casey (Shannon […]

2 months ago

For the week that is in it! The buzz for rugby is high at the minute with the ongoing Six Nations, and as such, we have just the quiz for you. Over the years, Ireland has produced many a fine try scorer, but can you name the 12 finest! Give it a bash and hopefully […]

2 months ago

Best GAA Starting XV of players who switched clubs (2000-2025) Club transfers remain one of the most controversial topics in Gaelic football. When a top-level inter-county star changes teams, it rarely goes unnoticed and often divides opinion. From title-altering moves to switches that redefined careers, this best XV highlights the players whose high-profile transfers truly […]

2 months ago

It’s that time of the week again! We are back with another of our weekly SportsJoe Pub quizzes. It has been a mega week of sport, with lots going on in the Six Nations, Premier League and the GAA, while we also have the Winter Olympics to enjoy. Give it a try and see if […]

2 months ago

The latest from the Nations League draw news. Following the news of Ireland’s UEFA Nations League draw, which pits them in a group with Israel, Austria and Kosovo, both Ireland and Israel have released statements. Back in November, Ireland voted to propose a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions, due to their […]

2 months ago

A welcome surprise. Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face Italy in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday, February 14 (kick-off, 2.10pm). After a disheartening 36-14 loss to France last weekend, and Italy’s defeat of Scotland, there is worry among supporters that their side’s poor form may […]

2 months ago

Well said. With the Ireland rugby team in somewhat of a down period at the minute, and clearly not a top-three side in the world anymore, the scrutiny over the make up of the squad has intensified. Criticism from fans over the amount of Leinster players picked throughout the last decade has always been prevalent, […]

2 months ago

Making moves. Ulster have announced the signings of two Irish-qualified youngster – Paddy Woods and Rynard Gordon – with both men joining as first-year Academy recruits. As per Ulster’s statement, Woods, 18, is a second row from Perth, with family roots in County Down. This summer, he lined out for both the Ulster U19s and […]

2 months ago

Another massive game. On Thursday, Andy Farrell is set to name his Ireland team to take on Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, February 14 (kick-off, 2.10pm). With this in mind, we have selected the team we would like to see at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Front row While he contributed little around the park […]

2 months ago

A man who often speaks sense. A prevailing narrative heading into Ireland’s Six Nations clash with the French, was the sheer amount of injuries among Andy Farrell’s charges, which left him with third and fourth choice players in some positions. At loosehead: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle were all missing; meaning the fourth […]

2 months ago

Strong words. One of the main talking points from Cork’s Division 1A win over Tipperary on Saturday was the treatment given to the Premier’s Darragh McCarthy by the Rebel fans. The 20-year-old – who starred in last year’s final between the two teams and was also red carded against Cork earlier last season – was […]

2 months ago

A disappointment to say the least. While the 2027 Rugby World Cup is quickly coming into view, the hype for the tournament has taken a serious hit following the release of its schedule. First and foremost, fans are not pleased with the opening fixture, which will see Australia take on Hong Kong China in Perth. […]

2 months ago

Fans are not happy. We wrote previously on the fan reaction after reports of Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine moving to Ulster next season. The transfer has now been confirmed and the province’s supporters are even more disgruntled, due to the statement released by Connacht. It reads: “We can confirm Matthew Devine has chosen not to […]

2 months ago

It’s finally here! Ireland take on France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations, on February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm), at the Stade de France in Paris. Andy Farrell has named his match-day 23, and even accounting for injury crises at both loosehead and fullback, the head coach has sprung a few surprises. As […]

2 months ago

It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

2 months ago

This is a toughy. Ireland rugby players are known for their longevity, and there are plenty who have racked up over a 100 caps. See if you can name the 12 players who have played the most games for Ireland. Fancy some more quizzes? Try these out!

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