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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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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. […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • Fans tear into Leo Cullen after the Leinster boss slams media actions

    Fans tear into Leo Cullen after the Leinster boss slams media actions

    A war of words! Following Leinster’s defeat of Toulon yesterday, head coach Leo Cullen took advantage of the situation to rub it into what he perceives as an unfair media. Despite continued appearances in Champions Cup finals and a semi-final loss to Northampton last year, as well as URC titles, Leinster do face their fair […]

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  • Irish pundit had bad habit that did not please Roy Keane when he was his boss

    Irish pundit had bad habit that did not please Roy Keane when he was his boss

    This is brilliant! Kenny Cunningham is the gift that keeps on giving. While doing punditry work for the Brentford vs West Ham clash – which was won 3-0 by the Bees – the former Ireland defender told a great story about his time working under Roy Keane. Presenter Eoin McDevitt brought up the fact that […]

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  • Fans baffled at ‘cringey’ statement from Ireland’s LIV golf star

    Fans baffled at ‘cringey’ statement from Ireland’s LIV golf star

    Oooofff LIV Golf finds itself in a crisis at the minute, with the Louisiana leg of the tour cancelled – supposedly because of hot weather and the football World Cup – while the Saudis have also confirmed that they will be pulling their funding at the end of the current season. Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell […]

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  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 138

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 138

    Another big teaser! The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is back, and this week 10 is the score to beat. We are covering all the usual stuff with championship GAA, Champions League, and Irish provinces in Europe, with a few extra bits and bobs! You will have to have followed the last week of sport very […]

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  • England looking to poach Ireland wonderkid for themselves

    England looking to poach Ireland wonderkid for themselves

    Hands off! According to a report from the Irish Sun, England want top poach one of Ireland’s top prospects and are set to ‘fight’ it out with the FAI. Owen Elding top prospect Owen Elding has enjoyed an impressive start to his career with Hibernian, after his £430,000 move in January from Sligo Rovers, with […]

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  • Major update on controversial new Munster coaching hire following backlash

    Major update on controversial new Munster coaching hire following backlash

    This was inevitable. There has been a major update in the ongoing story of Munster’s ‘incoming’ backs coach Roger Randle. In an exclusive from the Irish Independent, Cian Tracey has reported that the appointment of the New Zealander – who was set to come in ahead of next season – is to be cancelled following […]

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  • Ireland legend has to calm himself during Arsenal argument with fellow pundit

    Ireland legend has to calm himself during Arsenal argument with fellow pundit

    They were not on the same page….. Kenny Cunningham and Shay Given once again proved themselves as hugely entertaining football pundits, after last night’s Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. Following Tuesday’s 5-4 thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich, Cunningham had caused a stir by playing down the quality of the game. And, […]

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  • Quiz: Name Manchester United’s Ireland players since 1990

    Quiz: Name Manchester United’s Ireland players since 1990

    Calling all Irish Man United fans! Some of Manchester United’s greatest ever players have hailed from the Emerald Isle, helping the famed English club to bucket loads of trophies. There are a few icons of the game that all supporters should be getting, but there are some tricky, lesser-known faces as well. Disclaimer: It is […]

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  • Quiz: Can you put these Champions League winning teams in order

    Quiz: Can you put these Champions League winning teams in order

    Another footy teaser! We have been treated to one of the greatest Champions League games of all time between PSG and Bayern Munich. See if you can take a leaf from their book and produce your own world-class performance in this new quiz we have for you. Cast your mind back to the most legendary […]

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  • David Clifford has big praise for how Kobe McDonald has dealt with adversity

    David Clifford has big praise for how Kobe McDonald has dealt with adversity

    From one star to another! It’s fair to say that Mayo’s Kobe McDonald is the most highly-rated talent since the emergence David Clifford, who made his championship debut back in 2018. Since then, the Kerry icon has has gone on to win two All-Ireland titles, a record three GAA Footballer of the Year awards, and […]

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  • Antrim GAA deny allegations from senior hurlers as row rages on

    Antrim GAA deny allegations from senior hurlers as row rages on

    Turmoil up North! Antrim GAA have released a lengthy statement in response to a letter sent from the senior hurling team. Following the county’s Joe McDonagh Cup loss to Laois last week, the players were under the belief that manager Davy Fitzgerald was being removed from his position, only for that decision to be reversed. […]

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  • Irish pundit has bizarrely contrarian take after PSG v Bayern classic

    Irish pundit has bizarrely contrarian take after PSG v Bayern classic

    Not sure about this one…. Before the whistle for the end of the first half between PSG and Bayern Munich last night, the game was already being regarded as one of the greatest in the history of European football. It was end-to-end stuff, with a massive amount of high-quality attacking play; eventually finishing 5-4 to […]

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  • Jack Willis speaks out on switching allegiances to Ireland

    Jack Willis speaks out on switching allegiances to Ireland

    There has been lots of speculation! It is widely agreed upon that the best openside flanker currently playing in Europe is Jack Willis. The Toulouse man, however, has been absent from the international scene since togging out for England at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, given his contract in France. There has been much discussion […]

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  • Quiz: Put these PFA Players’ Player of the Year winners in order

    Quiz: Put these PFA Players’ Player of the Year winners in order

    Some amount of legends here! With the current Premier League season nearing its end, debates over the end-of-season awards have been heating up. There are a few awards to go around, including the FWA Footballer of the Year, and the Premier League Player of the Season. However, the most prestigious is the PFA Players’ Player […]

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  • Ref mic picks up risky backchat from annoyed Munster captain Beirne

    Ref mic picks up risky backchat from annoyed Munster captain Beirne

    He was not at all pleased…. As expected, a strong Munster outfit put a big score against a seriously depleted Ulster team, beating them 41-14 at Thomond Park on Saturday. The result puts Munster up to fifth in the URC, after a hugely tumultuous few weeks, while Ulster are down to eighth, and just three […]

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  • Quiz: Name every man to win the GAA Footballer of the Year award

    Quiz: Name every man to win the GAA Footballer of the Year award

    Some amount of legends! We have a new GAA quiz for you all! Since beginning in 1995, there has been 31 winners of the GAA/GPA Footballer of the Year award, with a fine list of some of the game’s most iconic names. They have come from eight counties in total, with three multiple winners. This […]

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  • Amazing scenes as pub reacts to crazy punch in big Spanish clash

    Amazing scenes as pub reacts to crazy punch in big Spanish clash

    Absolutely bananas! There were bizarre scenes during the weekend’s game between Real Zaragoza and Huesca in the Spanish Secunda Division. Zaragoza keeper Esteban Andrada was shown a red card late in the match when he received a second yellow for pushing over a Huesca player. He then ran towards Huesca captain Jorge Pulido and punched him […]

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  • Quiz: Can you put these big Premier League transfers in order

    Quiz: Can you put these big Premier League transfers in order

    Some legendary moves! Over the years there have been some huge moves in the Premier League, with players often burning bridges with the fans of their old clubs. Some of these transfers have worked out stupendously, while others have gone down like a led balloon. All of the ones this quiz, however, will live long […]

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  • Mayo boss reveals training story which proves Kobe McDonald talent

    Mayo boss reveals training story which proves Kobe McDonald talent

    He will be some loss… A small silver lining for Mayo after their heavy loss to Roscommon was the performance of Kobe McDonald, who scored 0-06 in the 1-18 to 2-25 defeat. However, as with every good-news Kobe story, it is bittersweet for Mayo fans, given his impending departure for Australia at the end of […]

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  • Down manager reveals how RTÉ blunder helped them to shock win over Donegal

    Down manager reveals how RTÉ blunder helped them to shock win over Donegal

    A day of shocks! In a day of surprise results, Down served up the biggest shock with their Ulster SFC defeat of Donegal on Sunday. The Mournemen won out 3-21 to 1-21 in Letterkenny, revealing themselves as a real dark horse for All-Ireland glory. After the game, manager Conor Laverty spoke about belief, and showed […]

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  • Limerick star Lynch given questionable red card Cork loss

    Limerick star Lynch given questionable red card Cork loss

    Was it deserved? Cork produced a statement win today over Limerick at Pairc Uí Chaoimh. The game finished 2-22 to 1-23 in favour of the rebels, between the two sides favoured to win the All-Ireland. Cork won last year’s Munster’s final, but the Treaty have two wins over them in the league this year, including […]

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  • Joe Brolly takes has sly dig at Mayo club he used to coach

    Joe Brolly takes has sly dig at Mayo club he used to coach

    Typical! Joe Brolly was the entertainer once again in his latest column for the Irish Independent. This time, the outspoken pundit took a swipe at the Mayo footballers, claiming that they look down on their Connacht rivals Roscommon, and that they have no right to do so. He used Mayo club champions Ballina Stephenites as […]

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  • UFC chief had a bizarre reaction to witnessing Trump shooting

    UFC chief had a bizarre reaction to witnessing Trump shooting

    That was weird… There were shots fired last night at the Washington Hilton, where Donald Trump was being hosted for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A 31-year-old man, armed with multiple guns and a knife, stormed a Secret Service checkpoint before he was tackled to the ground. Among the attendees was UFC CEO Dana White, who […]

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  • Shane Long details why he missed celebration of one Ireland’s best ever moments

    Shane Long details why he missed celebration of one Ireland’s best ever moments

    Well that’s a pity. Shane Long’s name will forever be etched in Irish footballing history. His goal in Ireland’s 1-0 win over Germany in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign was one of the best finishes ever seen at the Aviva Stadium, and was the catalyst for wild celebrations both during after the game. However, the […]

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  • Irish legend casts doubt on Troy Parrott Premier League rumours

    Irish legend casts doubt on Troy Parrott Premier League rumours

    One great talking about another! We reported recently on the rumours surrounding the next move for the in-demand Troy Parrott. The Ireland striker has 30 goals this season for AZ Alkmaar, while also chipping in with talismanic performances for his country during their World Cup qualifying campaign. His form has garnered interest from the Bundesliga, […]

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  • Huge changes in store as Lions launch bid to tour new countries

    Huge changes in store as Lions launch bid to tour new countries

    This could be massive! The Lions could soon be adding a new country to their list of touring destinations, according to an exclusive report from The Telegraph. The iconic representative team – which combines the best players from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales – currently tour South Africa, Australia and New Zealand on a rotating […]

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  • Munster legend speaks out on province’s new coaching appointment

    Munster legend speaks out on province’s new coaching appointment

    He words matter. There has been huge controversy within Munster rugby over the appointment of Roger Randle, who is due to take over as a senior coach from Mike Prendergast ahead of next season. In 1997, the New Zealander was accused of rape while in Durban with the Hurricanes for a game against the Sharks. […]

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  • Waterford legend slams GAA over hurling final change in sensational rant

    Waterford legend slams GAA over hurling final change in sensational rant

    He did not hold back in the slightest! Five-time All Star John Mullane let his feeling be known on the GAA’s idea to change the date of next year’s National Hurling League Division 1A final. According to reports, the proposal has a strong chance of coming to fruition, and would see the final played at […]

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  • Irish residents can get access to Ryder Cup early-bird tickets this week

    Irish residents can get access to Ryder Cup early-bird tickets this week

    Big news for golf fans! Great news for Irish golf fans with the details on how Irish residents can get early-access tickets to the 2027 Ryder Cup revealed. Richard Atkinson, the European Tour Group’s Chief Ryder Cup Officer, said: “There is already tremendous excitement and anticipation about the Ryder Cup heading back to Ireland and to Adare Manor next […]

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  • Kerry legend slams players for reaction to Michael Murphy punch

    Kerry legend slams players for reaction to Michael Murphy punch

    Not under his watch! Although the dust has pretty much settled after the Michael Murphy incident during Donegal’s NFL Division 1 final win over Kerry last month, one Kingdom legend is still not pleased with what went on. Most of the criticism was levelled at Murphy for his clear-as-day punch on Dylan Casey, as well […]

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  • Wales winger hits back at South Africa fans after cheap shot on rival

    Wales winger hits back at South Africa fans after cheap shot on rival

    Not a good look…. Ospreys winger Luke Morgan has become public enemy No 1 with South African rugby fans, after injuring Sharks player Ethan Hooker. The Welsh side defeated their URC rivals on the weekend, but Hooker did manage to dot down with an impressive solo try. However, in the process of scoring, Morgan dived […]

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  • Cork star tracks down young fan he accidentally injured at Tipp game

    Cork star tracks down young fan he accidentally injured at Tipp game

    A great gesture! After experiencing the joys of Cork’s win over Tipperary on Sunday, a young fan suffered an unfortunate injury when running on to the field after full-time, to get close to his heroes. He went straight for Darragh Fitzgibbon, who, unbeknownst to him, accidentally knocked the kid to the ground and continued on […]

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  • Patrick Horgan laughed at after belittling Tipp chances in Munster SHC

    Patrick Horgan laughed at after belittling Tipp chances in Munster SHC

    An interesting take. Results in the first weekend of the Munster SHC went as everyone thought they might, with Clare beating Waterford, and Cork taking down Tipperary. However, the performances may have surprised some, with the Déise looking strong in defeat, while All-Ireland holders Tipp were lacklustre. Premier boss Liam Cahill acknowledge as such after […]

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