Some team in fairness. Over the years, most of Ireland’s greatest football players were lucky enough to play a part in either a European Championship or World Cup finals. However, some were desperately unlucky not to experience the greatest honour in a green jersey. This is a tribute to those men. Goalkeeper – Alan Kelly […]

9 months ago

Paul Doyle has been sentenced. The Liverpool parade attacker, Paul Doyle, has been sentenced on 31 charges. Doyle admitted ramming his car into a crowd of Liverpool fans at their title parade in May. Doyle, who has frequently sobbed in court, injured 39 people in the incident. In just two minutes of carnage, Doyle used […]

9 months ago

Worrying comments. Celtic fans were devastated to see Martin O’Neill leave the club for a second time, with his latest tenure producing an impressive seven wins from eight games. New boss Wilfried Nancy has lost his opening three games, including a 3-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup final on Sunday. However, […]

9 months ago

A serious incident. Antrim footballer Kavan Keenan has admitted that he injured a woman by striking her with a van he was driving. The 26-year-old had originally denied the charges, but has now pleaded guilty to hitting a woman in her 30s on the Glenravel Road in Martinstown on 26 October 2024. The inter-county star […]

9 months ago

A toughie! We have another internationals quiz for you English football fanatics. We have a list of 25 Leeds players, past and present, and you have to guess which international sides they represented. You can check out similar quizzes for Manchester United and Liverpool. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware […]

9 months ago

Incredible! Charlie Smyth had a day to remember as his late field goal gave the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over the Carolina Panthers in their NFL matchup last night. Despite being down by seven points heading into the fourth quarter, the Saints were able to conjure up an unlikely comeback. The game-winning kick […]

9 months ago

Great news. Mayo fans will be delighted to hear manager Andy Moran’s latest comments on Kobe McDonald. The young star has already signed for AFL side St Kilda as a Category B rookie; news which stunned and saddened the county, as it looked like the most talked about talent in the country would not get […]

10 months ago

The Paddock is back! The Paddock is back, and this week host Oli Bell is joined by legendary punter and larger-than-life betting personality Harry Findlay. But alongside the tips and weekend previews, the panel also discussed a bigger idea, one that could fundamentally change how punters understand horse racing. According to Bell, racing already has […]

10 months ago

Could Salah make his return? Who will come out on top in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby in eight years? Follow all the action here! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware The Premier League is back for another week of exciting action, headlined by the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle […]

10 months ago

Not a great look. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been slapped with a two-week ban after being sent to the stands during his side’s loss to Pau on November 30. The Irishman was warned after his livid reaction to Antoine Hastoy’s red card – which was the quickest in Top 14 history – […]

10 months ago

He has been sentenced. A man has been given a three-year sentence, with half in jail and half in licence, for intimidation and possession of explosives. John Wilson, 59, was convicted in September and sentenced on December 10. East Belfast GAA club in Co Down was established during the pandemic in 2020, as an organisation […]

10 months ago

Disappointing. Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has slammed Heimir Hallgrimsson for suggesting an Ireland camp for home-based players without running it by League of Ireland managers first. The Ireland boss broached the idea to the media for a January camp. He said: “Hopefully that will happen, but everyone has to agree on it, the association […]

10 months ago

A return is on the cards. It is no surprise that Troy Parrott has been linked to a number of clubs in recent weeks. His form this season has seen him bag 15 goals in 15 games for AZ Alkmaar, in the Eredivisie and UCL qualifiers, as well as five goals in his last two […]

10 months ago

A sad end. It is looking increasingly likely that Evan Ferguson’s loan spell at Roma is due to end prematurely. Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting that his club are working on sending him back to Brighton in January, despite his year-long deal and €40m option to buy. They wrote (translated from Google): […]

10 months ago

He hasn’t managed a side since leaving Liverpool in 2024 Jurgen Klopp has been named on a two-man shortlist to take over as manager at one of the biggest clubs in world football. 18+ Be Gamble Aware According to a new report in Spain from Madrid-based outlet El Mundo, Klopp is one of the figures […]

10 months ago

BREAKING Former professional footballer Joey Barton has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for a series of offensive social media posts he made last year, as reported by BBC News. If any other offence is committed by Barton within the next 18-months he will be brought back into court, added […]

10 months ago

Salah said he felt he had been ‘thrown under the bus’ Premier League champions Liverpool have endured a torrid few weeks, that have seen them collapse out of the title race and fall to ninth in the table, some ten points off the summit. After a victory over West Ham at the end of November […]

10 months ago

He wasn’t having any of it. Ballyboden are the Leinster SFC Club champions after defeating Athy by 2-18 to 1-14 at Croke Park yesterday, becoming the sixth Dublin club in a row to win the title. Given the size of clubs such as Ballyboden and Kilmacud Crokes, they already have built-in advantages, but still make […]

10 months ago

The fallout has begun. Mo Salah shocked fans and press yesterday after his astonishing post-match interview following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds, during which they surrendered a two-goal lead. The Egyptian did not come off the bench, and it is the third game in a row that he has not started. In his revealing interview, […]

10 months ago

More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

10 months ago

The 2025/26 season continues. Follow all the action here! Best UK betting offers – 18+, BeGambleAware The Premier League returns for another weekend of exciting action, headlined by Aston Villa vs Arsenal and Leeds vs Liverpool both on Saturday. Follow all the action here!

10 months ago

The draw kicks off at 5pm England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland will all be watching as the draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in USA today. With England and Scotland are already qualified, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland will all discover who they will face if they […]

10 months ago

Another week, another pub quiz! A very big welcome to another SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz, with 15 questions on Irish and general sport from the past week and beyond. Featured this week is plenty of club rugby, the ups and downs of Irish football players in England, and Katie Taylor’s rumoured upcoming fight. If you […]

10 months ago

Plenty will be disgusted with this… South Africa player Eben Etzebeth has been given the minimum 12-week punishment after an eye-gouging incident on Alex Mann against Wales on Saturday. Etzebeth was shown a straight red by Luc Ramos with only two minutes left to play at the Principality Stadium, with replays showing Etzebeth’s thumb clearly […]

10 months ago

‘There’s something so watchable about somebody living that high and low’ The Paddock podcast panel believe the likes of The Racing Blogger are a perfect showcase for horse racing, and make the sport more relatable. Stephen Power’s Racing Blogger channel shows viewers the ups and downs of horse racing, taking you behind the scenes and […]

10 months ago

The delay could be bad news for Etzebeth The parameters of Eben Etzebeth’s potential ban for an alleged eye gouge incident on Wales’ Alex Mann have been revealed. On Wednesday, the South African was made to wait longer to discover his fate after being sent off in the 73-0 victory against Wales on Saturday. Etzebeth […]

10 months ago

Farrell’s Ireland received five cards against South Africa last month Andy Farrell’s is open to making a major addition to his coaching set-up in order to improve Ireland’s discipline. With the likes of France and South Africa hiring former referees to help players with an understanding of the rules, Farrell has admitted that the IRFU […]

10 months ago

A blow for new manager Ben O’Connor A senior member of the Cork hurling management team has left after just three months, according to reports. The Cork Echo has reported that team coach Niall O’Halloran, who only joined as part of Ben O’Connor’s management ticket in September, has departed, and it is unclear whether O’Connor […]

10 months ago

‘The lesson here: always go against your family!’ In the latest episode of The Paddock, Oli Bell tells the agonising tale of missing how a string of bad decisions led him to missing out on up to £350k on a horse syndicate. Bell was joined by Rishi Persad, Nick Luck and Tom Stanley in episode […]

10 months ago

ITV Sport cut away from their stream immediately afterwards ITV Sport presenter Laura Woods collapsed while presenting coverage of England vs Ghana on Tuesday night, and had to be caught by Arsenal and Three Lions legend Ian Wright who was working alongside her as a pundit. Woods had been leading ITV’s coverage of the Lionesses’ […]

10 months ago

All eyes on who Ireland will draw Ireland have drawn Uruguay, Portugal and familiar foes Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage. Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal Pool E: France, […]

10 months ago

Nerves are setting in. Tomorrow’s 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will have a big impact on Ireland’s quest to finally reach a quarter-final. Thankfully, their world ranking of fourth has them in Band 1, alongside South Africa, New Zealand, France, England, and Argentina. However, their are some tough potential opponents in Band 2 such as […]

10 months ago

An absolute belter of a team. In honour of Rieko Ioane’s arrival at Leinster, we have put together a XV of the best overseas signings for Ireland’s provinces. Loosehead prop – Ollie le Roux (South Africa & Leinster) A fan-favourite, who came over from the Cheetahs in 2007 and spent two seasons at Leinster. Won […]

10 months ago

Gone be the days! If anyone is in a position to make a call on the best rugby captains from the 2000s and 2010s, then it is Nigel Owens. The esteemed former referee saw it all at both international and club level during his time on the pitch, with his interactions with team leaders one […]

10 months ago

A new study has revealed the top 10 A study has revealed which Irish cities are worst for streaming illegal sports via ‘dodgy boxes’. The study, carried out by The Winners Enclosure, looked into Google search volume per capita in Irish cities, and found that Waterford ranked highest. Waterford topped the list with 97.17 searches […]

10 months ago

Every Premier League team is action this midweek. Follow all the action here! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware All 20 Premier League sides will be in action over the next three days, as the first round of the busy December footballing calendar gets under way. Amongst the week’s action-packed fixtures, fans […]

10 months ago

He was arrested at Stansted Airport. A former England and Premier League footballer has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape. The Sun report that the player was detained at Stansted Airport following allegations from an ex-partner. Police say the player has been bailed following further inquiries. The Sun reports that the player was […]

10 months ago

A touchy topic. The Sunday Independent have reported that the IRFU have purchased a €1m two-bed house beside the Aviva Stadium. The property is in Havelock Square, which is situated behind the small north stand of the stadium, which could not be expanded due to planning permission. It is the ninth house bought by the […]

10 months ago

The deduction will take place with immediate effect A historic English football club have been hit with a six-point deduction after allegedly committing “multiple breaches” of league regulations, according to Sky Sports. 18+ Be Gamble Aware According to Sky, it is EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday who have been hit with the six-point deduction, which […]

10 months ago

An interesting take. The rugby discourse over the past few days has been dominated by the fallout from Eben Etzebeth’s blatant eye gouge against Wales. The Springbok lock was widely condemned after being sent off for sticking his finger in the eye of Wales’ Alex Mann during his side’s 73-0 win in Cardiff. However, Japan […]

10 months ago

He said he can’t walk. Wayne Lineker has been rushed to hospital and is recovering in intensive care. The O Beach owner, who is 63, has confessed that he is fighting against pneumonia and is unable to walk. He shared the news on Instagram, explaining that he initially thought he had covid before thinking it […]

10 months ago

They have moved! Over the next four days, every Premier League side will be in action as the first round of the busy December footballing calendar gets under way, and here’s how to watch all ten of the midweek Premier League matches. Amongst the week’s action-packed fixtures, fans will get to see Granit Xhaka and […]

10 months ago

Ruben Amorim’s side with another game of two halves SportsJOE rated all 11 players plus subs in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount in the second half gave them three points, after Palace had taken the lead in a first-half to […]

10 months ago

A tough one to take. At half-time in Limerick, Munster were cruising, with converted tries from Tadhg Beirne, John Hodnett, and Jack Crowley giving them a 21-6 lead. However, the Stormers began to put their weight around Thomond Park and clawed their way back to within one point after converted scores from Adre Smith and […]

10 months ago

More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

10 months ago

The fall-out from Cork’s All-Ireland defeat has serious legs… Patrick Horgan claims he still does not know why Cork’s homecoming after their July All-Ireland defeat was cancelled. Horgan, now retired after a Cork hurling career stretching back to 2008, will now pivot to coaching having become a Cork U20 selector. After their collapse against Tipperary […]

10 months ago

The Football Association involved have punished the ‘form of symbolic violence’ A player who starred for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson has been prohibited from taking part in “all football related activity” for a period of six months. His suspension has come about after the club he represents allegedly refused to give their league’s […]

10 months ago

The incident occurred during a match on Thursday A footballer has been widely criticised for a gesture he made during a Europa League fixture on Thursday. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Dutch outfit Go Ahead Eagles faced up against Stuttgart as part of the Europa League league phase on Thursday, and the Bundesliga side came out […]

10 months ago

The Reds are on their worst run for 70 years Despite leading his side through their worst run of form since the mid-20th Century, Arne Slot still retains the backing of the Liverpool board. That’s according to a new report in today’s edition of The Mail. Next Premier League manager sacked odds – 18+, BeGambleAware […]

10 months ago

The Reds lost 4-1 at home to PSV yesterday Liverpool’s awful run of form reached a new low last night as they fell behind 4-1 at home to Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven. It was the Reds’ third consecutive loss by a margin of three or more goals and their ninth defeat in the last 12 […]

10 months ago