At least he sees the funny side. Dublin boss Ger Brennan was given a red card during his side’s Division 1 loss to Galway earlier today. The incident in question occurred on the stroke of half-time, when, after Galway had a penalty saved, tempers flared and Brennan was seen fighting with a Galway mentor and […]

6 months ago

Unreal scenes! Dublin have travelled to Galway for their Division 1 clash this afternoon. With the scores at 0-12 to 0-07 for the visitors, tempers frayed after the Tribesmen missed a penalty. It looked to be over and done with between the players but the scrap made its way to the sidelines, and Sky Blues […]

6 months ago

RIP. The GAA world was rocked this afternoon, following the news of the death of Michael Lyster. The legendary broadcaster was synonymous with the GAA, hosting The Sunday Game Live from 1984 to 2018. Ahead of Galway’s Division 1 clash with Dublin this afternoon, the announcer paid tribute to the Waterford native and a minute’s […]

6 months ago

He can tell a good story. Former Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has added more fuel to the fire in his years-long feud with Roy Keane. Such was the cultural impact of Keane getting sent home from Saipan by McCarthy ahead of 2002 World Cup, that the film based on the events has garnered huge attention. […]

6 months ago

It’s that time of the week again! We are back with our latest SportsJOE Pub Quiz. It has certainly been a week to remember with the conclusion of the Six Nations, Champions League belters, and an Ireland squad announcement. See how well you can remember it all! Good luck.

7 months ago

Fans are puzzled. Heimir Hallgrimsson has announced his Ireland squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia next Thursday. There was even more big news, with the manager revealing at the end of the press conference that he has signed a new contract until the end of the Euro 2028 campaign. Hallgrimsson stated that […]

7 months ago

They’ve enjoyed five campaigns in Europe’s most prestigious competition While not one of the competition’s heavy hitters, Champions League nights at St James park just make sense, and Newcastle have been enjoying a European resurgence in recent years. The Magpies face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, as […]

7 months ago

We feel you Bundee! Bundee Aki was out on the town on Saturday night, following Ireland’s Six Nations win over Scotland. The Connacht centre was forced to watch France steal the title in the last play against England on a phone outside of Pitch on Dawson Street. He was videoed having a strong reaction to […]

7 months ago

A decision has been made. One of the biggest stories from Cheltenham this year was the row between jockeys Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally. After a false start during the Turners Novices’ Hurdle on the second day of the festival, De Boinville was seen berating Queally for taking his space on the inside ahead of […]

7 months ago

A mountain to climb. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It’s a huge Champions League week, with the round of 16 second legs taking place, including Man City v Real Madrid. There are four games on Tuesday and four on Wednesday to feast your eyes […]

7 months ago

It’s getting close! With the Six Nations over and done with, Ireland’s 2027 World Cup match-day squad has become a whole lot clearer. We’ve picked the side we would like to see, with a few surprises on the bench. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy After injuries to Ireland’s top-three looseheads – Andrew Porter, Jack Boyle […]

7 months ago

Very fair from the Ireland boss. Scotland came to the Aviva Stadium with a Six Nations title on their minds, but these dreams were firmly put to down bed by an Ireland side who were on top from minute one to 80. Aside from the stellar displays from most of the players, another aspect of […]

7 months ago

Another top performance! Our Ireland player ratings as Andy Farrell’s men put in a six-try performance to defeat Scotland. Tom O’Toole – 8.5 The Ulsterman’s switch to loosehead looks to be paying real dividends with another great showing in the scrum, the highlight of which was an early penalty that led to Jamie Osborne’s try. […]

7 months ago

It’s all to play for today! Ireland welcome Scotland to the Aviva Stadium this afternoon in the final round of the 2026 Six Nations, with both sides in with a chance of winning the title. The Scots are joint with France on points and a win would put huge pressure on Les Bleus against England […]

7 months ago

What a day that was! We are heading for the best Six Nations Super Saturday since 2015 this weekend. 11 years ago, Wales, Ireland and England all had a great chance to claim the crown on the final day that year. Wales opened the day and looked to have sealed it with a 61-20 win […]

7 months ago

A huge day of rugby! With just one weekend to go in the 2026 Six Nations, three teams – Ireland, Scotland and France – can win on Super Saturday. Ireland kick of the day at home to Scotland (kick-off, 2.10pm), Wales host Italy next (kick-off, 4.40pm), and France finish off the tournament as they welcome […]

7 months ago

Another bumper week of sports! It is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar, with Cheltenham kicking off this week and taking its place in our SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. Once again you’ll have to a wide range of knowledge in a few different sports, with basketball and horse racing among the usuals: GAA, […]

7 months ago

He may get a hefty ban. Arbroath faced Ross County in the Scottish Championship yesterday, in what was a fiery encounter that ended in a 0-0 draw. In the second half, Ross County’s Ross Docherty was sent off for a challenge on Scott Robinson. In the ensuing scuffle, Robinson appeared to stick his fingers in […]

7 months ago

Not what you want to see. Celtic defeated Rangers 4-2 on penalties today in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, after the game had finished 0-0 in normal time. However, there were some ugly scene at the full-time whistle, with fans from both side storming the pitch. At 22 seconds in the video below you can see […]

7 months ago

Nasty. France backrower Oscar Jegou was lucky to escape yesterday’s Six Nations loss to Scotland without a red card. The La Rochelle man was seen putting his hands on the facer of Ewan Ashman during a maul, with a lengthy ban almost certain to follow. According to French journalist Gauthier Baudin: “Oscar Jegou in hot […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 months 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

7 months ago

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 […]

7 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 […]

7 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

7 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 […]

7 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 […]

8 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 […]

8 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 […]

8 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 […]

8 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 […]

8 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 […]

8 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

8 months ago