The man rubbed shoulders with some of the very best ballers of the 21st century. On this winding down week [we won’t tell if you don’t!], we have a tricky Wayne Rooney quiz that will require your FULL attention. We are looking for 50 correct answers about Wazza’s teammates, from over the years. Don’t let one wrong […]

2 years ago

“With all due respect… “ Michael van Gerwen powered into the last 32 of the PDC World Championship, but not before a mini scare from a County Meath flinger, and a snap back at Gerwyn Price. Keane Barry was putting it up to MVG in their eliminator but the Irish star’s inability to close out legs by […]

2 years ago

“I have dark days.” Journalist and ‘Money Saving Expert’ Martin Lewis has admitted he feels “horrendous” pressure giving financial advice to the wider public. Lewis, who hosts a money show on ITV and has waded into the air-fryer debate, has proved invaluable to many with his financial tips and advice. However, he admitted to BBC […]

2 years ago

‘You’re already in the final, aye?!’ Roy Keane was on-hand to offer a classic dose of realism to his English colleagues as they discussed the Three Lions’ chances at EURO 2024. During a wide-ranging chat about next year’s tournament in Germany, Keane engaged in some lively debate with Wright, Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on Stick […]

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

‘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 had been named manager of the month for November, but his side came crashing back down to earth this weekend following a stunning 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth. The […]

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 Man 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

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 Dublin […]

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

“You think we play the same stuff you do?” The PGA Tour 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 have […]

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

The Manchester City striker was fuming. Erling Haaland unleashed a verbal volley at referee Simon Hooper before storming down the tunnel at Etihad Stadium. Roy Keane could see where he was coming from. Haaland was not the only Manchester City player who surrounded the referee after the final whistle in a pulsating 3-3 draw between […]

2 years ago

There is always at least one banger of a third round fixture. This season, we have a couple. Liverpool must travel to The Emirates in early January after they were drawn to face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup. The draw took place on Sunday afternoon (December 3) and has thrown up […]

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 board positions, […]

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

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 of those […]

2 years ago

Even before Warren Gatland went to pass the baton, a decision had already been reached. Andy Farrell is lined up to coach the British & Irish Lions on their 2025 tour to Australia. It is just a matter of when the official announcement will be made. The Ireland head coach was earmarked for the job […]

2 years ago

He’s received widespread criticism Ireland U21 star Killian Phillips has been criticised on social media after refusing to stand alongside his Wycombe Wanderers teammates during their Remembrance Day minute’s silence. Phillips took the personal decision, on Saturday, to stand aside as his teammates linked arms for a Remembrance Day moment of tribute. The day – […]

2 years ago

“I thought I wasn’t on camera.” The main cast of Friends are said to be “reeling” at the tragic passing of their co-star Matthew Perry, on Saturday, October 28. Matt LeBlanc and his cast-mates always referred to Perry as ‘Matty’ and described him as ‘their brother’. The 54-year-old died at the weekend after being found in […]

2 years ago

‘They’re so far off, it’s hard to watch’ Roy Keane has torn into Manchester United on plenty of occasions, particularly since Alex Ferguson moved on the club and standards quickly dropped. On the past few times he has covered a United versus Manchester City, the air has been taken out of him. It has been a decade […]

2 years ago

‘I actually know this, too. It was Viva Las Gay-gas!’ Matthew Perry made a memorable appearance on The Graham Norton Show, back in 2016, where it was confirmed that he never worked as a transponster. We’re reasonably certain the words ‘statistical analysis and date reconfiguration’ have ever been uttered on a talk show before, while Perry […]

2 years ago

A whole new world, in union World Rugby has voted through the creation of a new Nations Cup tournament that will officially launch in 2026, the year after the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. The World Rugby council met on Tuesday morning (October 24) in Paris and voted 41-10 in favour of going ahead with […]

2 years ago

Bouncer, cheerleader, diplomat, golfer, singer… the man was doing it all in Rome. Shane Lowry was in understandably buoyant mood after helping Europe win back The Ryder Cup from America at Marco Simone Golf Course. The Clara native secured 1.5 points in his three matches and more than made up for the heartbreak of a heavy defeat […]

2 years ago

McIlroy choked back the tears after delivering a big point for his side Rory McIlroy struggled to fight back the tears after beating Sam Burns 3&1 in the Ryder Cup singles, to deliver a big point for his team. Having only won a single point for Europe at the 2021 Ryder Cup, McIlroy has gone 4-1-0 in […]

2 years ago

‘Bones is one of the nicest guys around. I don’t know what he said to him’ Paul McGinley was about the only person on the live TV broadcast that was loving the “heated” scenes after a tense finish on the 18th hole of a match involving Rory McIlroy. The Team Europe talisman was raging after […]

2 years ago

The 44th Ryder Cup is upon us, and we have you covered for all the big and clutch moments Team USA arrive at The Ryder Cup as the reigning champions, but Team Europe are determined to prolong their struggles on the road. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry & Co. will be keen to hand […]

2 years ago

‘He’s taken that quite hard’ Scottie Scheffler was left bereft, and in tears, after a Ryder Cup foursomes nightmare at Marco Simone Golf Course. The World No.1 was paired with Brooks Koepka in the strongest American team for the second successive session but both players had an outright disaster. Team USA fell into a deep hole and ended up losing 9&7 […]

2 years ago

The 44th Ryder Cup is upon us, and we have you covered for all the big and clutch moments Team USA arrive at The Ryder Cup as the reigning champions, but Team Europe are determined to prolong their struggles on the road. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry & Co. will be keen to hand […]

2 years ago

‘It made me feel a million dollars’ In Wales’ opening match of the World Cup, Dan Biggar was picked up, in the first half, giving teammate George North a right rollicking. Wales had looked on course for a vital win when they looked impressive, for long spells, in the first half but they were left hanging […]

2 years ago

Ferguson is one of the hottest prospects in football right now Evan Ferguson is locked in as an Ireland international, following his six senior appearances for his country, but speculation continues about a possible switch to England. The 18-year-old has two competitive appearances for Ireland, and four friendly outings, meaning he has satisfied Fifa qualification […]

2 years ago

‘He’ll probably send me a message joking about this’ As a key player that missed a chunk of a big home World Cup, Dan Carter can relate to France outhalf Romain Ntamack missing out on the tournament after injuring his knee. The All Blacks legend, and two-time World Cup winner, is speaking with SportsJOE during […]

2 years ago

“To beat me, he’s gonna have to kill me.” Over the years, before Creed came along, there were six Rocky movies released. Four of them were absolute classics so this was always going to be tight. Rocky IV – otherwise known as the movie that ended the Cold War – either has fans, or folks […]

2 years ago

The yellow that became a red that was rescinded, that was then reinstated. Owen Farrell has been hit with a ban that will see him miss his country’s final World Cup warm-up and some matches at the upcoming tournament. Farrell was initially yellow-carded in England’s defeat to Wales, in Cardiff, over a fortnight ago before […]

2 years ago

There’s getting carried away, then there is this. Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish football federation, has come in for criticism for two overly intrusive and personal gestures towards Spain striker Jenni Hermoso. Hermoso and her Spanish teammates woke up as world champions, on Monday, after defeating England 1-0 in the World Cup final. Hermoso […]

2 years ago

A huge call Owen Farrell has been told he can immediately return to play and will not receive any ban, despite his recent red card against Wales. The red card decision was ‘not upheld’ by a disciplinary committee and he could even face Ireland in Dublin, this weekend. The England captain has been cleared of […]

2 years ago

‘It’s bold, innit?’ Eddie Howe used the words of Erik ten Hag, last season, to motivate his players for a home game against Manchester United. Gary Neville has just handed him fresh fodder for United’s next trip to St James’ Park. The Monday Night Football panel – Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Karen Carney – […]

2 years ago

“Get in!” Former footballers, now banter merchants, Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards made a half-time appearance during Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Wolves, at Old Trafford. Redknapp and Richards were filming the ‘bit’ for the new and upcoming season of Sky’s ‘A League of Their Own’. The pair had a penalty shoot-out in front […]

2 years ago

“He’ll need to explode.” The first Monday Night Football of the season brought Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Karen Carney together, discussed Manchester United scraped past Wolves. Raphael Varane scored the only goal of the game 14 minutes from time after Erik ten Hag’s side spent a large majority of the game under the cosh […]

2 years ago

Jonny Evans may stick around, too. Harry Maguire looks set for a move to West Ham, with the club agreeing a fee with Manchester United for the England international. The Hammers had initially bid £20m for the centre-back but that was quickly rebuffed. Maguire had made it known, through his representatives, that he was looking […]

2 years ago

The singer called out ‘the lamestreamers’ and those that hated O’Connor for not fitting in Morrissey has posted a searing tribute to Sinead O’Connor after the Irish singer died on Wednesday age 56. The former Smiths frontman penned a 393-word post that is equally poignant and pointed, about O’Connor, but cuts off the music and media industries […]

2 years ago

The kit designers have saved their creative splashes for the ‘alternate’ kit. We are deep into 2023 World Cup preparations and kit launch season is upon us. Ireland’s new offering left fans divided, last week, while the latest England jersey has been launched. Umbro and England Rugby have revealed the new home and alternate kits that will […]

2 years ago

That’s a decent top three, but Top Gun: Maverick needs to be much, much higher Off the back of the 35th anniversary of the release of Die Hard, Variety has announced its comprehensive 50 best action movies of all time list. The movies and entertainment bible got together its’ crack, testosterone-heavy team of Owen Gleiberman, Peter Debruge, William Earl, Todd Gilchrist to propose movies for […]

2 years ago

The club would be getting a great prospect but still left short. While a hefty clutch of Manchester United supporters will be concerned their club is not featuring with marquée strikers like Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen, the club does seem to be nearing a deal for Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish striker scored 10 times […]

2 years ago

‘I loved him as a player’ Paul O’Connell was one of the fiercest competitors to ever pull on a red [Munster], green [Ireland] or red [Lions] jersey. Off the pitch, though, and when the game was settled, he was just a massive fan of the game, and had his own favourite players too. The former […]

2 years ago

Police and the Miami Heat NBA franchise are investigating the matter Conor McGregor has denied a sexual assault allegation made against him at the NBA finals. As first reported by TMZ, a woman claimed McGregor sexually assaulted her in a bathroom during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the Kaseya Center, in Florida, on June […]

2 years ago

‘Do your research!’ Scott Carson has played four Champions League games in his footballing career and is now a two-time winner of the prestigious tournament. The veteran goalkeeper picked up his second Champions League winners’ medal, at Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, for being part of a Manchester City squad that claimed the trophy for the first […]

2 years ago

‘Have you forgot his performances against Torres?’ Virgil van Dijk has certainly lost his air of invincibility, of late. The Liverpool defender was unlucky to deflect the ball towards Gabriel Martinelli for Arsenal’s opener, at Anfield, but he was all at sea for their second. With Ibrahima Konatè pulling over to the right-back area, covering for Trent […]

3 years ago

Freddie Steward received a controversial red card from Jaco Peyper. England full back Freddie Steward received a red card for an elbow to the head of his Irish counterpart Hugo Keenan on the stroke of halftime as his English side tried to halt Ireland’s Grand Slam push. The incident happened at breakneck speed, with Steward protesting […]

3 years ago

“I was like, ‘What?!’“ Brian O’Driscoll has no hesitation when he is asked for the one young player that most impressed him when called in to train with Ireland, when he was still playing. Having played for Ireland from 1999 to 2014, O’Driscoll has seen some of this country’s best ever players when they were […]

3 years ago

“Can be so frustrating, at times.” There was a moment near the end of the second half, at Anfield, where Bruno Fernandes was fighting with Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the ball back. Liverpool fans will have enjoyed the sight after what happened at Old Trafford, earlier this season. When Liverpool scored a late goal, in […]

3 years ago