Day 2, and things are heating up. We have kicked off a festive run of the SportsJOE Christmas quiz to keep your sporting mind sharp over the break. Many of you got close to top marks on yesterday’s first offering, but there were not many 100% returns. You have a chance to scale that quizzing mountain […]

2 years ago

The goal return from Manchester United’s current slate of attackers is pitiful. United were beaten 2-0 by West Ham at London Stadium, this afternoon, to go scoreless in the Premier League for the fourth successive time. The club is hoping Youssef En-Nesyri may be the answer for their goal-scoring problems, until the summer at least. […]

2 years ago

You really should be getting more than 26/32. GAA, maps, geography and common sense are all coming together for our latest quiz. You might know the names of the 32 counties, but can you identify them by just looking at their shape? Other SportsJOE quizzes Hopefully you fared well in that GAA quiz. If so, […]

2 years ago

“Nobody stops him from two yards out.” Following Connacht’s 20-19 defeat to Ulster, seeing two players from the rival team managed to pick up the spirits of Bundee Aki. The Connacht centre put in a fine effort, like many of his teammates, but they left themselves with too much to do, going into the second […]

2 years ago

Ho-ho, here we go! Over the next 12 days, we are bringing you a SportsJOE Christmas quiz to keep your sporting mind sharp over the break. We have 20 questions across four categories – Movies & TV, Geography, Records and General Knowledge – that will test your wits, and bring back a few memories. Have […]

2 years ago

Brendan Dolan, Daryl Gurney and Steve Lennon are still going but we waved goodbye to a steely, Irish competitor. William O’Connor and Chris Dobey threw several kitchen sinks at each other, during a thrilling Last 64 clash at the PDC World Championships, but it was the local favourite that was left standing. O’Connor and Dobey […]

2 years ago

From the ‘Dentist’s Chair’ to Poborsky’s chip and the ‘Silver Goal’. We have a great retro quiz for you all that takes you back to the time English fans were convinced football was coming home (the first time!) There are 20 questions to get right, all of them about the Euro 96 tournament that was […]

2 years ago

“Do You Know How Easy This Is For Me?!” The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is back for week 54 and we have a bundle of tricky questions and mind-melters for you. Today is the day you bring your ‘A’ game. We have 20 questions across four categories – Movies & TV, Geography, Records and General Knowledge – that will […]

2 years ago

“It’s like Christmas and families falling out. Everything was great an hour ago. Now, look at this!” Recent polls, in Ireland and the UK, revealed Home Alone is the No.1 Christmas favourite in this part of the world. Roy Keane is a fan, too, but he sometimes gets his Home Alones mixed up. Macaulay Culkin […]

2 years ago

Quite the footballing achievement. SportsJOE was at a recent pub quiz [we won!] and was thrown a question so tricky that we felt it deserved a mini football quiz of its’ own. There have been seven footballers to win the Premier League, Champions League and World Cup. We want you to name all seven, and […]

2 years ago

It may require pride-swallowing, and digging deep. As we head towards 2024, Jadon Sancho remains the last of the Manchester United attacker to score a Premier League goal at Old Trafford [back in May, last season]. It is enough to make a deal for former Leeds player Raphinha all the more appealing. Erik ten Hag […]

2 years ago

“I thought I could punish him more.” Michael van Gerwen powered into the last 32 of the PDC World Championship, but not before a mini scare from a County Meath flinger. Keane Barry was putting it up to MVG in their eliminator but the Irish star’s inability to close out legs by hitting doubles (he […]

2 years ago

“He’s a good guy, lads. Give him a break!” Peter O’Mahony, Garry Ringrose and James Ryan look to be the frontrunners, but Tadhg Beirne and Tadhg Furlong are interesting alternatives, and two younger players could also step up. When he was head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the final time, in 2021, […]

2 years ago

“Those guys were definitely leaders in our squad, even before they were added to that group.” During the 2023 Six Nations, Caelan Doris and Hugo Keenan found themselves added to a leadership group, within the senior squad. The pair joined the likes of Johnny Sexton, Peter O’Mahony, Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose, James Ryan and Iain Henderson, […]

2 years ago

“I want to stay on in Ireland if possible.” RG Snyman will switch provinces, from Munster to Leinster, starting in the 2024/25 season. The double World Cup-winning Springbok forward has been with Munster since 2020 but two knee injuries and a shoulder issue have restricted him to just 10 matches [268 minutes] since then. He […]

2 years ago

“I don’t think ROG would like that, kind of second-hand, but it might be a way to get back in with Ireland.” Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton dicing for another prime position in Irish rugby? We’ve been here before. Back in 2017, Ronan O’Gara was invited to join Joe Schmidt during an end-of-season tour to […]

2 years ago

Time and again, it happened. Andre Onana will need several more solid outings, clean sheets and a lot less dramas to convince supporters that Manchester United have found their long-term No.1. The Cameroon international made eight saves and was generally top, or close to it, in most of the United player ratings after the 0-0 […]

2 years ago

Things just got interesting… IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora has confirmed that a player from each of the provinces can be selected for Sevens duty, next year, with an eye on the 2024 Olympics. The summer games will take in Paris, next year, and Sevens rugby is on the roster of events. Ireland have qualified […]

2 years ago

Smart piece of business from the IRFU. Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the IRFU and will remain on as Ireland head coach until the conclusion of the 2027 World Cup. The union made the announcement this afternoon (December 14) while Performance Director, David Nucifora has confirmed that attack coach Mike Catt will […]

2 years ago

He is never going to change, is he? Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund both bent double when the full-time whistle blew at Old Trafford. Spent and beaten, again. United lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich to exit not only the Champions League but, while they were at it, the Europa League. For some United fans, finishing […]

2 years ago

Looking for a new adventure. Leading inter-county football goalkeepers Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson are reportedly set to head for try-outs in front of NFL scouts, early in the new year. Earlier this year, Daniel Whelan became the first Irish-born player in the NFL for almost 40 years after he lined out for the Green […]

2 years ago

Leaning into the naysayer role so well! Roy Keane famously took a cut off Ian Wright and everyone else on the England bandwagon, back at the 2018 World Cup, when a few were getting ahead of themselves. Many English supporters were looking beyond Croatia, back then, only to lose to Luka Modric & Co. The […]

2 years ago

Much loved, and still as tough as they come. Back in March 2020 – when the world seemed more uncertain and locked down – we started up the 12 o’clock sports quiz. The idea was to bring you a general knowledge sports quiz each day, at noon. The premise was simple. As we wrote, almost […]

2 years ago

Gives fans a chance to see how that midfield ticks without him. In the recent ‘Keep, Ditch, Last Straw’ segment on Stick to Football, Roy Keane and Gary Neville agreed on eight players Manchester United should move on. When they came to Bruno Fernandes, both men shook their head. “You’re not getting rid of him,” Ian […]

2 years ago

“Garry is going to work with me now.” With those eight words, English referee Matthew Carley ended Leinster’s first ever experiment with co-captains in a European game. Garry Ringrose was the emissary while James Ryan was told to turn and walk away. Carley was already unhappy with an 11th minute set-to that saw Joe McCarthy […]

2 years ago

Unless there is a change in the club’s ownership structure, Erik ten Hag may have to get creative again. On New Years’ Eve, 2022, Marcus Rashford scored in a 1-0 Manchester United win over Wolves that got the club into the Champions League spots for the first time that season. On a six game winning […]

2 years ago

The quest for European glory gets underway again. Irish provinces have won the European Cup on seven occasions since the competition got underway in the 1995/96 season. La Rochelle are reigning Champions Cup honchos, having seen off Leinster in the last two finals. Our live rugby hub has you covered for all the team news, […]

2 years ago

Some big games playing out. The Premier League is heating up, near the top, and getting dicey, near the bottom. The rest are scrapping to stay in touch, relevant or stay out of trouble. Our live football hub [below] has you covered for all the team news, big moments, best scores, quotes and pundit reactions. […]

2 years ago

“Keep swingin’ – maybe you’ll give them a cold!” The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz has arrived and there is a hape of tricky questions and mind-melters to keep you honest. Today is your big day! We have 20 questions across four categories – Movies & TV, Geography, Records and General Knowledge – that will test […]

2 years ago

“F***ing unforgivable.” Gary Neville is livid about the recent leaks, regarding Erik ten Hag, his training methods, tactics and signings, to the media. The Manchester United boss relieved some of that near-constant pressure on both him and the club, on Wednesday, with a home win over Chelsea. United are only three points off the Champions […]

2 years ago

“Let me see if I’m able to deal with the pressure, if I crumble or not.” Nathan Kelly grew up in Finglas with a mixed martial arts role model not far from his door-step. “When Neil Seery was doing well,” he tells Petesy Carroll, “swear to God, I used to idolise the fella… Working a […]

2 years ago

The Lions are coming to Dublin in 2025. The British & Irish Lions have announced details for an historic Test match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, ahead of the 2025 tour to Australia. Murrayfield (Edinburgh), Hong Kong and the Principality Stadium (Cardiff) have had the honour of hosting Lions warm-up matches ahead of recent tours but […]

2 years ago

“Last ditch! No, last straw. I think they need better.” The day after Pep Guardiola had a pop at football pundits for calling Manchester City being “complacent” and Manchester United banned four reporters from a press conference, Gary Neville, Roy Keane & Co. took part in a game that will ruffle more feathers. On the […]

2 years ago

“La Rochelle are going to target him.” Ross Byrne will be cursing his luck after undergoing a procedure on his arm that will rule him out until 2024. The misfortune for Byrne now leaves Ciarán Frawley, Harry Byrne and Sam Prendergast vying for the 10 jersey. Leinster issued an injury update on Tuesday, ahead of […]

2 years ago

“Look who I’ve got here!” Ronnie O’Sullivan remarked, during his triumphant UK Championships run, that he would be just as happy celebrating a potential victory with ‘a bag of crisps and a Diet Coke on the motorway, on the way home’. On Sunday, O’Sullivan won the UK title for an eighth time and set a […]

2 years ago

“There were really good decisions by Connacht and, when they made those, they absolutely ripped Leinster apart.” There was a visceral moment, for those at the Sportsground backing the hosts, when Mack Hansen and Diarmuid Kilgallen teamed up to cut the Leinster defence to shreds. Connacht had come from 11 points behind to lead by […]

2 years ago

“Sharing this news with my children was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.” Former Dragons and Wales forward Andrew Coombs has revealed a “heartbreaking” dementia diagnosis that leaves him and his family with an uncertain, and worrying, future. The 39-year-old took to social media with the news, on Sunday. He played 10 Tests […]

2 years ago

“You think we play the same stuff you do?” The PGA Tour, USGA and R&A are expected to be at the forefront of an announcement that will alter professional golf and, to a lesser extent, the amateur game. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are in favour of the upcoming changes. Golf officials, players and fans […]

2 years ago

The Manchester City striker was fuming. Erling Haaland unleashed a verbal volley at referee Simon Hooper before storming down the tunnel at Etihad Stadium. Haaland was not the only Manchester City player who surrounded the referee after the final whistle in a pulsating 3-3 draw between their side and a game Tottenham. City trailed 1-0 […]

2 years ago

“They were beaten. They were done.” Jacques Nienaber got his first taste of what makes this set of Leinster lads so damned hard to beat [unless you play for La Rochelle] after a gripping finish in Galway, on Saturday. Leinster went from a 19-8 position of strength to trailing 22-19 with 10 minutes to go, […]

2 years ago

The United boss was less than pleased with the French forward. Erik ten Hag moved to address his first half berating of Manchester United forward Anth0ny Martial during his side’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, at St James’ Park, on Saturday. The United boss let rip at Martial during the first half of a game […]

2 years ago

15 is a good score. Anything over is some going. Our latest football quiz spans 50 seasons across six decades at the top level of English football. The PFA Team of the Year has been in place since 1973/74, meaning it has spanned 50 seasons, across the old ‘First Division’ and the Premier League. Over […]

2 years ago

One of the three Manchester United names may come as a surprise to you. Man United manager Erik ten Hag would be forgiven for hoping Sir Jim Ratcliffe has secured his 25% stake in the club in time for the January transfer window to open. The ongoing uncertainty at the club, and changes in senior […]

2 years ago

This crop of lads will provide many of the players that feature in the next World Cup(s). Ireland went into the 2023 World Cup with a vastly experienced squad. The average age of the Irish rugby squad was 29.4 years-old with only two teams, South Africa and Samoa, boasting greater maturity. It was all going […]

2 years ago

This will be the fourth time in 15 months that O’Gara has faced the committee. After a mini revival in fortunes, earlier this month, the La Rochelle side of Ronan O’Gara were heavily beaten by his old club, Racing 92 at the weekend. To add to his woes, O’Gara has now been summoned to a […]

2 years ago

20 names to get, and a couple may catch you out. We have a great Man United quiz for you, and one that will require all your skills to score highly in. We are looking for you to correctly guess the names of these 20 players that lined out for the club in the past […]

2 years ago

The province has made its’ call. Munster has announced three new contract extensions, early in the 2023/24 season, while confirming that RG Snyman will leave the club. The province, which won the United Rugby Championship last season, was left with a tough choice after Jean Kleyn switched his Test allegiance from Ireland to his native […]

2 years ago

25 is a good score. Anything over is stupendous. Our latest Premier League quiz spans the greatest goal-scorers to ever lace up a pair of boots, and bag a rake of goals. 40 players have scored three hat-tricks or more in the Premier League. Can you name them? So, we’re looking for you to name […]

2 years ago

“You can count them on one hand.” Katie Taylor is back on top of the women’s boxing game and, after a break for Christmas, will be plotting a big Croke Park bout in 2024. After defeating Chantelle Cameron at the 3 Arena, on Saturday, the 37-year-old became an undisputed champion at two weight classes. If […]

2 years ago

A couple of big-name players (and salaries) could be on the move. The Saudi Pro League could ride to the rescue of Manchester United, again, with Jim Ratcliffe overseeing some big moves when he gets his legs under the desk at the club. The impressive league debut of Kobbie Mainoo may well speed up one […]

2 years ago