He responded almost immediately A Senegalese Premier League star has responded after his nation was stripped of the Afcon title they won at the start of the year. On Tuesday evening (17 March), Senegal was stripped of the Afcon trophy and Morocco was awarded the title by an appeal board of the governing body CAF. […]

1 month ago

They can go the whole way! After selecting our Ireland match-day 23 for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we have gone one step further and picked our full 33-man squad. Props Tom O’Toole was the big winner from the Six Nations, taking his opportunity with aplomb. Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle haven’t seen much game […]

1 month ago

Action has been taken. Chelsea have been slapped with a transfer ban as well as a huge fine for multiple breaches. It was confirmed today that the Blues had been punished by the Premier League for violations committed during the Roman Abramovich era, as reported by The Athletic. The club has has also been given […]

1 month ago

This would be incredible! Right now, Nathan Collins’ focus is Ireland and Brentford, with the centre back captaining both sides. And this will be his focus for at least the next decade, as the Leixlip man is still just 24. However, in an interview with the BBC, he spoke about his early roots in the […]

1 month ago

That seems to be that. Away from Ireland’s Triple Crown-winning exploits on the rugby pitch, there has been the ‘slight’ distraction that is Andy Farrell’s contract. Speculation over his post-World Cup plans ramped up when it was reported that Saracens were looking to bring him back. However, the latest comments from Ireland’s head coach suggest […]

1 month ago

It’s back! Fear not, the Premier League is back in action this weekend, as Arsenal look to increase their lead over Manchester City in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s side face Everton on Saturday Night Football at 5.30pm, before City go to West Ham on Saturday evening at 8pm. On Sunday, Manchester United host Aston […]

1 month ago

Another big weekend! Your ultimate Ireland TV guide to all of the weekend’s big sporting action is back. The Six Nations ends on Super Saturday, the Premier League is BACK, and there’s some bumper GAA football across the weekend. Enjoy yourselves, but enjoy yourselves by being disciplined… Football Friday 13th March Saturday 14th March Sunday […]

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Former England international and pundit Aluko had brought legal action against Barton over two social media posts on X in 2024. Joey Barton has been ordered to pay more than £300,000 in damages to Eni Aluko after she won her libel case against him. Former England international and pundit Aluko had brought legal action against […]

1 month ago

BREAKING Joey Barton was in custody this morning after being arrested on suspicion of wounding after a fight. The former Manchester City footballer is one of two men who was held following an altercation near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Merseyside, the Daily Mail reports. Emergency services were called after reports of an assault, […]

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He was not too pleased. Scotland secured a famous 50-40 Six Nations win over France yesterday at Murrayfield. Gregor Townsend’s men now find themselves level on points with France, heading into the final weekend, with Scotland set to face Ireland and Les Bleus playing England. There were 13 tries across the two sides yesterday, with […]

1 month ago

Can Ireland make it three on the trot? Welcome to SportsJOE’s live hub for Ireland v Wales in the fourth round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic display at Twickenham to […]

1 month ago

Another big weekend! Your ultimate Ireland TV guide to all of the weekend’s big sporting action is back. The Six Nations returns, Celtic and Rangers meet for the second time in a week, FA Cup takes centre stage, while the GAA is ever present. Cheltenham Free To Play Predictor: Receive €5 free bet each day […]

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Nasty. A player in France’s Pro D2 has been suspended for 19 weeks, following a shocking piece of foul play. Provence’s Guillaume Piazzoli was playing against Dax in the second tier of French rugby when he kneed out-half Romuald Séguy in the head. He initially received a 20-week ban which was then increased by two […]

1 month ago

The Greatest Show on Turf is here! Follow all the action in our live hub below. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. Bet Responsibly. Over 18s only. The Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar, is set for another thrilling year in 2026. Across four days of top-class National Hunt racing, […]

1 month ago

Play our Cheltenham Festival Free To Play Predictor game, brought to you by BOYLE Sports, to receive a €5 free bet every day of the festival, and be in with a chance of winning a share of the daily €1,000 jackpot! For every day of the Greatest Show on Turf this year, running from Tuesday […]

1 month ago

Andy Farrell has named his troops Andy Farrell has named his XV and replacements for Ireland’s round four Six Nations clash against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night (8.10pm kick off). Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic […]

1 month ago

Worrying revelations. A report from the Telegraph has uncovered some shocking revelations in regards to South African rugby and its drug testing. As stated in their article, the country is the worst offender in terms of doping violations, with 20% of convicted rugby dopers from 2019 to 2023 coming from South Africa. However, in the […]

1 month ago

He has opened up on his problems after retirement. Former Premier League defender Daryl Janmaat has spoken out on the “damage” that a cocaine addiction has done to his life after his career as a professional footballer. Playing a large part of his career at Newcastle United and Watford, he also enjoyed spells in his […]

1 month ago

Ahead of the Greatest Show on Turf, BOYLE Sports brings you the ultimate all-singing, all-galloping preview for Cheltenham Festival, live from Dublin. From tips and predictions to untold anecdotes and assessing the form, the star-studded panel from across racing and football brought you up to speed on everything you need to know, whether you fancy […]

1 month ago

It all kicked off. A crowd protesting the Israel-affiliated Allianz’s ongoing sponsorship of the GAA and their National League stormed Croke Park on Saturday. They interrupted the GAA Congress meeting, which had to be adjourned while the protestors were removed. GAA president Jarlath Burns condemned the group and revealed that there were injuries to stadium […]

1 month ago

This was beautiful. The Kobe McDonald hype train picked up even more speed yesterday, following another stellar showing off the bench, during Mayo’s Division 1 win over Armagh. The game finished 2-17 to 0-22 at MacHale Park, in wet and blustery conditions. McDonald followed up last week’s 1-4 off the bench with 0-2 yesterday, while […]

1 month ago

Strong words. It all kicked off in the GAA world yesterday, as protestors stormed Croke Park during the GAA’s Congress meeting. The pro-Palestinian protestors were once again condemning Allianz’s sponsorship of the National League, with the German company’s subsidiary, Pimco, a large investor in the Israeli government. The continuation of the sponsorship was confirmed in […]

1 month ago

The Premier League is back with a bang as we bring you a classic West Midlands rivalry on Friday night under the Molineux lights! Relegation-bound Wolves host Champions League hopeful Aston Villa and will be hoping to spoil the party to kick off the weekend! On Saturday, we then turn to the South Coast where […]

1 month ago

We’ve a big weekend ahead. The Paddock podcast panel have landed their Paddock Picks for this weekend’s big racing. This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and incredibly special guest Gold Cup-winning jockey Nico de Boinville. Below are the panel’s headline […]

1 month ago

JOE X BOYLE sports are hosting an event ahead of the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. Ahead of the Greatest Show on Turf, BOYLE Sports brings you the ultimate all-singing, all-galloping preview for Cheltenham Festival, live from Dublin. From tips and predictions to untold anecdotes and assessing the form, the star-studded panel from across racing and football […]

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We go again! We are back with another Ireland TV guide for all the big sporting action this weekend. There are some huge fixtures across GAA and Football, and the return of the URC with a break week in the Six Nations. Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware Football Friday 27th February […]

1 month ago

A mad tournament so far! After three games of this year’s Six Nations, we can confidently analyse which players have gained the most and who have lost. Barely anyone came out of the French game with their stock improved, but there were green shoots after victory against Italy. Then suddenly, the optics and feeling towards […]

1 month ago

An interesting idea, but did it fly with the panel? In the latest episode of the Paddock, Oli Bell provided his blueprint to what a five-day Cheltenham Festival would look like, and how it might attract a new audience. This week on the show, we’re joined by Oli, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and […]

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 […]

1 month ago

A deserved pay day Reports from France have said that Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath has ‘agreed’ to join Top 14 side Perpignan. The 33-year-old has over 250 appearances for Leinster since his debut in 2012, and is one of their five most capped players of all-time. He has also won 19 caps for Ireland, the […]

1 month ago

This would have changed the game. With the scores at 23-12 after 58 minutes in the Wales vs Scotland clash on Saturday, it looked like the home side were heading for a much-needed win. Sam Costelow had just knocked over a penalty and the Scots were on the ropes. But nothing is certain with Finn […]

1 month ago

Very interesting turn of events In recent weeks there has been plenty of speculation as to whether Andy Farrell will stay on as Ireland head coach beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The Englishman is contracted until the end of the showpiece event in Australia, with many believing that he will and should move on […]

1 month ago

Who will the Premier League teams face in the last 16? 18+ Be Gamble Aware Wednesday night sees the final round of the Champions League play-off clashes take place, and by the end of the evening’s play, four major European sides will have been eliminated from the continent’s premier football competition. Amongst those vying for […]

2 months ago

Too old or just right? The age profile of Ireland’s squad, with an eye on the 2027 Rugby World Cup, has long been used as a stick to beat Andy Farrell and his selection policies with. Many fans feel that Ireland will have too many players above the age of thirty by the time the […]

2 months ago

A candid interview with the Gold Cup-winning jockey This week on your favourite horse racing podcast, The Paddock, we’re joined by Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, Nick Luck, Tom Stanley and incredibly special guest Gold Cup-winning jockey Nico de Boinville. The panel dives into Constitution Hill, schooling, Cheltenham contenders, and Nico’s thoughts on the Gold Cup […]

2 months ago

A huge clash. Real Madrid take on Benfica this evening in the Champions League, and we have all the info on the game you will need, including how to watch on TV and match odds. It is the second-leg of their play-off, with the winner advancing to the round of 16, where they will play […]

2 months ago

The player is reportedly on the move. Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement to sell goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, as per Sporx. Since Senne Lammens joined the club, Bayindir’s minutes have been limited at the club as the Belgian goalkeeper has taken the no.1 shirt. Previously behind Andre Onana in the pecking order too, Bayindir […]

2 months ago

The controversy continues Ireland’s 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League home game against Israel will take place in Dublin, according to reports. The Irish Examiner have said that government sources revealed to them that the game, scheduled for 1 October, will be held at the Aviva Stadium, with the FAI due to make an official announcement today. […]

2 months ago

He’s not wrong. The better Kobe McDonald plays, the more bittersweet it will be for Mayo fans, knowing they will be losing him to Australia after the summer. The 18-year-old’s performance against Monaghan on the weekend – where he scored 1-4 off the bench – solidified the hype around him as the best young player […]

2 months ago

A shocking story. A player for the US Severac XV reserves side was put in a coma after being punched in the head on Sunday in a game against AS Maureilhan-Montady. 23-year-old Noha Loubety – a winger for the French amateur team – has undergone surgery for a bleed to the brain and a fractured […]

2 months ago

Picking up points on and off the road A Man United star has been banned from driving after being caught driving at 72mph in a 30mph zone. While United have been picking up pace on the road this season, unbeaten in their last four away games, it seems so have their players too. Man United picked […]

2 months ago

Huge praise Kobe McDonald could not have done much more on the weekend to live up to the insane hype surrounding the youngster. In his competitive debut for Mayo, he came off the bench against Monaghan and finished as his side’s top scorer with 1-4. On Off the Ball, Paddy Andrews – a seven-time All-Ireland […]

2 months ago

The provinces will be delighted. A number of Ireland players have been released from the Six Nations squad. In a post on their website, the IRFU revealed which players would be returning to their provinces for the week, ahead of the weekend’s URC fixtures. They said: “The Ireland squad will gather for a two-day camp […]

2 months ago

Fascinating. Thankfully, the discussions following Ireland’s win over England on Saturday were dominated by the performances of the two sides, rather than certain refereeing decisions. There were, however, moments which invoked ire from fans of both teams. Ireland were denied a first-half try, after Tommy O’Brien was controversially deemed to have infringed in the air, […]

2 months ago

A nice touch. Remarkably, Kobe McDonald finished as Mayo’s top scorer against Monaghan on Sunday, despite only coming off the bench in his competitive debut. The 18-year-old’s cameo could not have been much better, and it included a superb goal and a well-taken two-pointer. On his wrist, the Crossmolina man wore a band with the […]

2 months ago

He was in flying form. Kieran McGeeney was in good spirits yesterday, despite his side’s 1-20 to 0-19 loss to Donegal in their Division 1 clash at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Speaking with the media after the game, the Armagh boss was cracking jokes and discussing what he described as a media ‘infatuation’ with him. […]

2 months ago

It’s hard to beat It is true that rugby has many detractors in the country, with a lot of sports watchers preferring the GAA and football. The private schools, the national team hype and consistent World Cup failures have all been used as sticks to beat the sport with. However, judging by social media, it […]

2 months ago

Get in. England’s Henry Pollock plays right on the edge. When it’s going well, the scenes are incredible, but when it is not going his way, people are lying in wait to put the boot in. This is exactly what happened after Ireland’s 42-21 win over England yesterday, with James Ryan coming in for a […]

2 months ago

Interesting comments. A number of players showed up incredibly for Ireland today, as they monstered England by 21 points at Twickenham. This was reflected in our player ratings, where we handed out a number of huge scores. Jamison Gibson-Park was a deserved man of the match, after producing one of the best displays we have […]

2 months ago

The Munster man stood up well. Jack Crowley will be pleased with his performance in Twickenham today with reasonably solid goal kicking and some excellent kicks out of hand. He also organised his backline well and had some nice touches with ball in hand. One moment in particular was on the funnier side for fans, […]

2 months ago