Could we see some new faces against the Scots? With front-liners Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy still absent for Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland (kick-off: 3pm), decisions for the match-day 23 have become clearer. Mack Hansen has also been confirmed fit, as has tight head Finlay Bealham, which rules out an unlikely debut for […]

1 year ago

This is actually a true example of ‘only in Ireland’. Back in 2023 it first came to the attention of the Roscommon County Council that they may have been using the wrong breed of sheep on their crest, when it was brought up at a council meeting by local breeders. It turned out that the […]

1 year ago

“As good as I’ve seen him in a red or a green jersey and I just thought he was decisive.” Irish fans are always eager to hear the thoughts of legendary out-half Ronan O’Gara, but even more so when he is giving his take on Ireland’s current No 10 situation. Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley […]

1 year ago

Melia will join the Premier League club after he turns 18. St Patrick’s Athletic have confirmed Mason Melia will join Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026 for an initial €1.8m, a record transfer fee for a League of Ireland player. The deal could eventually rise to €4.2m with a 20% sell-on clause included in the transfer. […]

1 year ago

“You just saw today the quality of Gibson-Park and Lowe in the second half.” Former England head coach Eddie Jones was on punditry duty at the Aviva Stadium for ITV on Saturday, as Ireland saw off England in the opening round of the Six Nations. The Australian helmed England from 2015 to 2022, leading them […]

1 year ago

“I don’t think any 10 really lit it up this weekend.” Sam Warburton and John Barclay were in the BBC studios to select their Lions sides after the first round of the Six Nations. Welshman Warburton is a two-time Lions captain – in 2013 and 2017 – and regarded as one of the best players […]

1 year ago

The Ireland goalkeeper has joined the Belgian club on loan until the end of the season. Gavin Bazunu has completed a deadline-day loan move to Belgian side Standard Liège, seeking regular first-team football for the remainder of the season. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, 22, travelled to Belgium on Wednesday to finalise the deal, having […]

1 year ago

“The second half we didn’t quite execute and were probably on the wrong side of the referee.” Ireland’s discipline was key to their 27-20 Six Nations win in Dublin on Saturday, with 11 penalties conceded by England compared to the home side’s eight. A key sub-plot in the battle for penalties and territory was the […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 103 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 […]

1 year ago

Please allow a moment for the live blog to load. Get the yellow ties out! Welcome to our Transfer Window Live Blog where we’ll be bringing you all the latest updates, rumours and signings from the last week of the January transfer window. It’s been a busy window, with Jhon Duran moving to Saudi, Marcus […]

1 year ago

The Ireland team has been named. Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations campaign starts with a clash against old rivals England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday afternoon. Ahead of the game, interim head coach Simon Easterby has named Ireland’s starting XV. You can see the team below. 15. Hugo Keenan (UCD/Leinster)(42)14. Mack Hansen (Corinthians/Connacht)(25)13. […]

1 year ago

“I think that the idea of the club is to give him a loan after his injury.” Gavin Bazunu will likely be sent out on loan from Southampton, sooner rather than later. Boss Ivan Juric said: “I think that the idea of the club is to give him a loan after his injury. “I think […]

1 year ago

“There’s definitely a rivalry.” Ahead of tomorrow’s Ireland team selection for Saturday’s showdown with England, the most pressing question is who will start at out-half. Both Munster’s Jack Crowley and Leinster’s Sam Prendergast have a fair claim, with each men in form and capable of brining their own set of skills to the international stage. […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It is the biggest night of Champions League football ever. TNT will broadcast all 18 Champions League group stage matches simultaneously on Wednesday night in what will be the channel’s biggest night of European football ever. On the last […]

1 year ago

“The trialist played 60 mins and scored once.” Bohemians played their League of Ireland rivals Drogheda United in a behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday. One intriguing aspect of the clash was the presence of former Premier League man Lys Mousset. Journalist Barry Landy reported that the ex-Sheffield United man played 60 minutes and scored a goal for […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The new League of Ireland season is about to kick off with a showpiece game. 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 […]

1 year ago

“We’ll have Conor McHugh in, who has recently committed to senior hurling with Dublin.” Former Dublin footballer Conor McHugh will be togging out for the inter-county hurlers this year. The 2014 U-21 Player of the Year played for Jim Gavin’s Sky Blues for seven years, making 20 appearances between 2015 and 2021 and winning four […]

1 year ago

“We have very, very short numbers for many, many weeks.” As January draws to a close, the race to sign Evan Ferguson will finally meet its conclusion in the next few days. The 20-year-old has just 12 appearances for Brighton this season, with four starts and one goal, while manager Fabian Hurzeler has been clear […]

1 year ago

Ireland begin their Six Nations defence in Dublin against their rivals England. Ireland’s 2025 Six Nations campaign kicks off with a clash against old rivals England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Here is everything you need to know about Ireland’s first match of the 2025 Six Nations, including TV details, and team news. You […]

1 year ago

“I prefer Vital over a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day.” Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has cast doubt on Marcus Rashford’s future at the club, stating he would sooner field 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than the England forward. Rashford, 27, has not featured for United since December 12 and was again […]

1 year ago

“Connacht’s Jack Aungier has been called up to the squad.” It has been confirmed that tighthead Tadhg Furlong will miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday. The Leinster man missed last year’s Autumn Nations Series and only returned to the field earlier this month against La Rochelle. A recurring calf injury […]

1 year ago

“While it is an amazing victory it is obviously bittersweet.” Crossmolina defeated Ballinderry at Croke Park this afternoon in the final of the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship. The score was 1-12 to 0-13, with Conor Loftus showing immense courage to slot home a penalty in what was essentially the last kick of the game. The […]

1 year ago

“We could have been more clinical.” Ireland’s Katie McCabe was sent off today as Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 Super League defeat to leaders Chelsea. Her side now sit in third place, ten points off their London rivals. Late in the game, Chelsea’s Lauren James was taken down in the box by Arsenal captain Kim […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The old rivals go head-to-head at Croke Park. GAA fans have plenty to look forward to this weekend as the Allianz National Football League returns. The heavyweight encounter between Dublin and Mayo is the standout fixture and there are […]

1 year ago

“Blessed and thankful I managed to walk away with minor injuries and return home to my family.” James McClean has expressed his gratitude after escaping a car crash with minor injuries. He describing the experience as one he “never wishes to encounter again.” The Wrexham captain, and former Republic of Ireland international was involved in […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 102 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 the […]

1 year ago

“Strasbourg intends to be active in this winter transfer window.” L’Equipe are reporting that Republic of Ireland centre-back Andrew Omobamidele is nearing a move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The Nottingham Forest defender, 22, has made only one appearance for the club this season. Omobamidele has found opportunities difficult to come by for the team, […]

1 year ago

“I don’t want to talk about that, especially before a game.” Manchester United attempted to lure Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso to the club, which he duly turned down, according to reports from Paraguay have said that The 21-year-old has played 23 times for his country but has failed to secure a starting spot at the […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Tickets are expected to be popular. The UFC is heading back to London with an event at the O2 Arena and tickets go on sale soon. UFC Fight Night 255 is expected to be headlined by a battle between […]

1 year ago

A talented player backing himself. Former Leinster underage player Richie Whelan will be playing for La Rochelle Under-21s (Espoirs) until the end of the season. Whelan captained Cistercian College Roscrea in the 2023 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, while he also played for Leinster at Under-18s, Under-19s, and Under-20s levels. He was not offered a Leinster […]

1 year ago

The Six Nations kicks off next week. Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations Championship which begins next Friday, former England scrum-half Danny Care has had a go at selecting his combined Six Nations Dream Team. The 38-year-old Care has togged out for Harlequins since 2006, but decided to hang up his boots at international level […]

1 year ago

“I think he has the potential to be a great manager because he knows so much about the game.” Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has revealed that he would love to work under Roy Keane if the Irishman decides to return to management. Despite being consistently employed as a club boss since 2014, Stam – […]

1 year ago

Amorim was furious after Man United lost to Brighton. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim broke a TV screen in the dressing room during a furious post-match rant after Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford, according to reports. Amorim, frustrated by his team’s seventh defeat in 15 games since his arrival […]

1 year ago

“Like a band of brothers truly, they have your back.” Na Fianna will be nursing hangovers after their ‘Monday club’ celebrations, following the All-Ireland club SHC final win over Sarsfield on Sunday. The Dublin side captured their first-ever senior All-Ireland title – having won their first county SHC final in 2023 – after defeating their […]

1 year ago

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This should be a great game. Rugby fans can look forward to seeing some of Ireland and England’s greatest-ever rugby legends compete in a charity match at Energia Park in Donnybrook, Dublin on Friday, January 31, 2025. The match, […]

1 year ago

“Perhaps you missed Jack was part of our squad announcement last week” It wouldn’t be a regular build-up to a big Irish rugby test, without a few tin-foil hat takes from the fans. With the Ireland squad assembling ahead of their Six Nations defence – which begins against England on February 1 – their social […]

1 year ago

“We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United.” It is no secret that Ruben Amorim is badly in search of and in need of signings to boost his squad with players that fit his 3-4-3 system, and hopefully stop the rot. Despite a mini false dawn after three impressive results, Man […]

1 year ago

“The referee’s call of goal was checked by VAR” Thankfully for Brighton a controversial decision from VAR did not matter in their Premier League clash with Man United on Sunday, as they ran out 3-1 winners. At the time of Joao Pedro’s disallowed finish, the sides were level at 1-1, after goals from Yankuba Mentah […]

1 year ago

“I think that it should be really aggressive scouting.” Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O’Shea were spotted at Turf Moor on Friday, to watch Burnley’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland. While Josh Cullen was the only Ireland player on show, the management knew all about the Ireland stalwart, and it was likely […]

1 year ago

“His line-out work in the past number of weeks has become really big.” Somehow, Ulster have managed to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions Cup. The province suffered defeats of 61-21, 40-19, and 38-10, to Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Leicester. They rallied to 52-24 win over Exeter on Friday, and it turned out to […]

1 year ago

“People say I am being disrespectful, but don’t ask why I choose not to wear it.” Derry-native James McClean was once again subject to serious abuse from opposition fans during Wrexham’s defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Thursday. The 35-year-old – with over 100 Ireland caps to his name – is used to making headlines for […]

1 year ago

Garnacho could command a fee of around €70m. Chelsea have reportedly opened talks to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Athletic. The 19-year-old winger has also attracted interest from Napoli, who reportedly had a bid rejected by the Red Devils. Napoli had identified Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is expected […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 101 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 the […]

1 year ago

“Don’t really have much time for those boys.” Eamon McGee starred for Donegal during Jim McGuinness’s first stint as Donegal manager, during which they won three Ulster titles and the 2012 All-Ireland. The main man on the pitch, of course, was talismanic captain Michael Murphy. And McGuinness’s return as manager last season – which resulted […]

1 year ago

“It’s more about what is best for the player.” In the battle to secure a loan deal for Evan Ferguson, the question seems to be ‘who isn’t in the race’ rather than ‘who is’, with another contender among the ranks. West Ham had recently emerged as the favourite to sign the 20-year-old Meath man, even […]

1 year ago

“Obviously Mack felt his frustrations.” The fallout from Mack Hansen’s post-match press conference last month continues. Connacht’s Aussie-born winger went on a sensational rant following his side’s loss to Leinster, criticising decisions against his side in the game and in past matches as well. Hansen was subsequently banned for three games, and his side received […]

1 year ago

The Premier League Darts is touring the UK and Ireland. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The BetMGM Premier League Darts 2025 is heading to venues across the UK and Ireland, including events in Dublin and Belfast. It’ll be a chance for fans to catch […]

1 year ago

“He came from the youth academy and that’s the way of the club.” Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has given his latest update on Evan Ferguson and a potential loan move. The Ireland forward has been linked with a host of Premier League club in recent months, with the latest links to a struggling West Ham […]

1 year ago

“But there are certain positions that you have to produce.” Celtic boss Brendan Rodger has gone out to bat for Ireland forward Adam Idah, who is currently going through a dry spell in front of goal. The 23-year-old has not scored in 11 games for the Hoops, five of which he started in. However, Rodgers […]

1 year ago

“He is an impressive young player, that’s for certain.” Ronan O’Gara has praised Sam Prendergast and admitted that he didn’t fully understand the ‘buzz’ around the player until he got to see him up close. Sunday saw Leinster’s Prendergast undertake his biggest task to date in a Leinster jersey. While not his best game in […]

1 year ago