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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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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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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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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Another big teaser! The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is going nowhere! Give it a crack and good luck!

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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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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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World cup fever! It’s time for another quick daily football teaser. This time your knowledge of World Cup winning countries and their years will be put to the test. Good luck!

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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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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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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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A tricky one! If you’re in a hurry, and need a quick quiz fix, then we have the perfect teaser for you. See if you can put these Ballon D’Or winners in order. Good luck!

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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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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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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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One for you Toffees! We are back with one of our world famous international players quiz! This time we are tackling Everton. There have been many great players over the years for the Toffees, from all around the world, but how well do you remember them? Good luck!

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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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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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Less than 10% of people can name the team that Sevilla beat in 2015! Before you settle down for another evening watching everyone’s second-favourite continental competition—the UEFA Europa League—it’s the perfect time to look back at those special clubs who’ve either conquered the continent to claim a second-tier European crown of their own, or those […]

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Some talent Kobe McDonald was the star of the show once again, as the Mayo U20s advanced to final of the Connacht championship, after a 3-16 to 1-12 win over Galway in Castlebar. The Tribesmen aren’t out of it, however, and will have a chance to face Mayo in the decider if they defeat Roscommon […]

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This is a toughie! Since 1956, there have been a lot of European Cup/Champions League winners, with 63 different nationalities represented. See how many you can get!

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Wow! As per a report from the Irish Examiner, the GAA are considering moving the National Hurling League Division 1A final to coincide with the 2027 Ryder Cup. The league always concludes prior to the start of the championship season in early April, but there could be a special one-off switch next year to the […]

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Liverpool have it all to do! 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 quarter-final second legs taking place, including Liverpool v PSG. This article will explain how to watch the game for free. When is Liverpool vs PSG […]

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Legends of the game. Augusta National has seen all the greatest golfers to ever play game walk its hallowed grounds at the Masters. Some have conquered the famed course, while others have struggled to tame it. Over the years, there have been a few who have shown incredible longevity and consistency at the tournament, but […]

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A few from left field! In honour of one of the most intense rivalries in English football, we bring you a brand new quiz. Give it a try and see how well you remember these obscure Man United and Leeds players. Good luck!

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A week to remember! Our SportsJOE Pub Quiz is here again, and as usual, we have the last week and the upcoming weekend covered, as well as some historical teasers. The Champions League was back with some mega clashes, while we also look forward to the start of the championship in the GAA and the […]

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Horse racing’s most celebrated race! We are back for another year at Aintree! The festival itself kicks off today, April 9, with Ladies Day tomorrow, and the Grand National on Saturday. Follow our live hub blog below for all of the action.

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Name the team from Liverpool’s sixth and latest UCL final victory Liverpool are English football’s most successful team when it comes to the UEFA Champions League, having become European champions an incredible six times, meaning they trail behind only AC Milan and Real Madrid in the competition’s all-time rankings. Although the Reds are England’s most […]

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A tradition like no other! Masters week 2026 is finally here. The greatest tournament in golf is back, with the world’s best heading to Augusta National in Georgia. Will Rory regain his title or will Scheffler prove the bookies right? Can Shane Lowry make a run or will Justin Rose finally get over his hump? […]

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Some of these are tough! Calling all Blues fans, we finally bring you our Chelsea international players quiz. We’ve already done a few for other Premier League clubs, which you can try below: Man United quiz Liverpool quiz Leeds quiz Arsenal quiz Good luck!

5 months ago

A toughie! We have another stadium quiz for you all! It’s time to see how well you know the iconic grounds around Europe. Good luck!

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For the stadia nerds! Most of our quizzes are based around players, but we now have one for all you stadium fans. With so many iconic grounds around Ireland and the UK, it can be hard to remember which ones have the largest capacities. Good luck!

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A monster week of sport! Our SportsJOE Pub Quiz is back for another week and as good as ever. We had some interesting sport this week, with Ireland’s downbeat friendly against North Macedonia, some cracking National Football League finals, and URC action. Let us know how you all get on!

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They didn’t turn up. Dublin GAA refused to send a player to the launch of the Leinster SFC on Tuesday, 31 March, due to the ongoing case involving Ger Brennan. The Dubs manager is currently facing a 12-week suspension after receiving a red card against Galway, for tussling with S&C coach Cian Breathnach McGinn. However, […]

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Interesting…. The big news in Irish rugby yesterday was the possibility of Ireland poaching one of the hottest prospects in Australia, tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis. Reports have said that the IRFU have made contact his club, the Queensland Reds, but there have been no contract discussions with the 22-year-old himself. However, due to the […]

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A tough one! We have seen a whole host of legends and stalwarts tog out for Ireland over the years, with a handful of them racking up over a 100 caps. Some names are easier guessed than others, but if you are a true Ireland fan you should be getting over 20. Good luck!

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He was not happy… Leicester Tigers travelled to play Gloucester at Villa Park in the English Premiership this afternoon. The visitors, who are third in the league, finished as 17-36 winners. However, there was a touch of controversy before the game when TNT presenter Liam MacDevitt took a penalty kick at the goal posts, under […]

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What a whopper week! Another SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is here, and it is a tricky one. It has been one of the most disappointing weeks in Irish sport for a long time, after Ireland’s devastating penalty shootout loss to Czechia. However, you’ll have to show similar character to the lads and battle through the […]

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This one is a toughie. We have yet another Irish-influenced Premier League quiz for you all. Can you name the Irish player with the most Premier League appearances for each of the current Premier League clubs. Good luck!

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A lucky man. Ger Brennan dominated headlines after Dublin’s relegation-sealing loss to Galway on Sunday. The Dubs boss got into a physical altercation with Galway’s S&C coach Cian Breathnach McGinn, with both men sent to the stands by referee Fergal Kelly. Brennan acknowledged the decision after the game and said: “Yeah look, myself and the […]

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RIP. Tributes have been pouring in from the world of Irish sport, following the passing of broadcasting great Michael Lyster. There were touching scenes at Galway’s clash with Dublin yesterday, while both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste released statements. The legendary RTÉ Marty broadcaster Marty Morrissey also spoke about his former colleague, with a glowing tribute […]

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Hup the Yellowbellies! Wexford have been promoted to Division 2, following a last-gasp win over Westmeath at Chadwicks Wexford Park. With the clock winding down, Westmeath had possession and a two-point lead over their promotion-chasing rivals. But a missed attempt at a point gave Wexford one last opportunity, and it was Seán Ryan who hammered […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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