Manx Radio SportsCast
Manx Radio's SportsCast is a look at all aspects of Manx sport, interviews with teams, competitors and more through interviews, propgrammes and features.
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Bumper turnout expected for 2026 Easter Festival of Running
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The 2026 Easter Weekend sees the return of one of the most popular athletics events on the Manx calendar, the Easter Festival of Running.The series, which takes place from Friday, 3 April to Sunday, 5 April will see three races take place across three days with hundreds expected to take part.What's more, organisers have seen huge demand for this year's meeting with more than 770 pre-entries in total and roughly two-thirds of those involving participants and teams from off-Island.To find out more about this year's event, we sat down with festival organiser, Chris Quine and Isle of Man athlet...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs City of Liverpool (28-3-26)
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and City of Liverpool at The Bowl in Douglas'The Ravens' started the weekend needing only to avoid defeat to secure league safety against a City of Liverpool team requiring a win to keep their survival hopes aliveMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (28-03-26)
Saturday, 28 March 2026
On tonight's program:Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby, hockey across the Isle of Man plus we look ahead to FC IOM's Game at home. we also bring you the Hospital Cup draw as well as the Junior Cup draw.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian.
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Friday Sport Preview (27-3-26)
Friday, 27 March 2026
On tonight's programme:Bottom versus top in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and the opening ties of this year's Canada Life Women's FA Cup are among this weekend's upcoming football clashesIn rugby, it could be now or never for Douglas in their play-off hunt in Regional 2 North West; Vagabonds and Ramsey are both on the road in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire and Vagabonds Ladies are on home territory in Women's NC2 North (South)Meanwhile, no fewer than four league titles remain there for the taking on Saturday in what will be the finale to the 2026 Isle of Man hockey league seasonA...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Cheadle Town (21-3-26)
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town at The Bowl in DouglasHoping to turn things around after back-to-back home defeats, 'The Ravens' hosted a Cheadle Town side hoping to build some momentum after one win in their last fiveMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (21-03-26)
Saturday, 21 March 2026
On tonight's program:We catch up with ARA Secretary Neal Champion looking ahead to the start of the 2026 Andreas Racing Association Championships in the north of the Island. Also Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby, hockey across the Isle of Man and we look ahead to FC IOM's Game at home. Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian.
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Friday Sport Preview (20-3-26)
Friday, 20 March 2026
On tonight's programme:The current top two in men's football meet in the Ecap FA Cup semi-finals as part of this weekend's Isle of Man clashesWe hear from the new two-time Manx boxing champion following his latest success in Australia in the last weekIn rugby, Douglas face one of their Regional 2 North West play-off rivals; both Vagabonds teams return to action and it's South vs North in the Hartford Homes Manx CupSeveral league titles remain up for grabs going into the penultimate weekend of the 2026 Isle of Man men's and ladies hockey seasonAnd racing action returns to Jurby this weekend ...
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Nickolas Ellis - Chasing the Le Mans dream
Thursday, 19 March 2026
The Isle of Man is known for it's ability to continuously produce top talent in motorsport, and for a young man from Port Erin, he's taking another step forward towards a big dream in 2026.Racing driver, Nickolas Ellis starts another exciting chapter in his career this year when he takes on the Lugier European Series.What's more, he'll be under the expert guidance of a three-time Le Mans 24 Hour champion for the duration of the campaign.After stepping back from racing in 2025 to focus on his studies, Ellis now has his sights firmly set on a good season ahead, and - as he's been explaining t...
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Sam Rennie - A two-time champion chasing international glory
Thursday, 19 March 2026
This month (March 2026) Island-born professional boxer, Sam Rennie took his career to new heights by winning his second title out in Australia.The Manxman defeated Shamal Ram Anuj at the Thunderdome 53 event at Metro City in Northbridge, Australia to claim the vacant ANBF Australasian Super Featherweight title.That marked his second title success in less than a year, after also winning the WBC Australasian Silver Super Featherweight Crown in May 2025.What's more, Rennie remains undefeated in the pro ranks since his debut in 2024 with eight wins from eight, so what's the next step forward in...
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Saturday Sport Classified (14-03-26)
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of Man. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview 13-03-26
Friday, 13 March 2026
On tonight's show:In Football it's back to league action with some big games is all the leagues.In Rugby Vagabonds are on the road in the only fixture this weekend In Hockey two league titles could be decided this weekend depending on results elsewhere Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian in tonight's program
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Saturday Sport Classified (07-03-26)
Saturday, 7 March 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of Man. plus we have the draw for the Ecap fa cup semi final as well as the GH wood cupBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Nathan Vaughan
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Friday Sport Preview (6-3-26)
Friday, 6 March 2026
On tonight's programme:Another hybrid weekend of league and cup action awaits in Manx football this weekend, including the first set of quarter-final fixtures in both the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods CupWe hear from FC Isle of Man's caretaker manager ahead of his side's clash at The Bowl tomorrow against the in-form side in the NWCFL Premier DivisionIn rugby, Douglas will be looking to continue their play-off hunt in Regional 2 North West at home to Firwood Waterloo; Ramsey face a tough trip on the road in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire; Vagabonds Ladies are back home at Ballafletch...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Abbey Hey (28-2-26)
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Abbey Hey at The Bowl in DouglasThe Manx hosts went into the weekend looking to go four unbeaten against an Abbey Hey side looking to move further clear of the relegation zoneMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (28-02-26)
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of Man. Plus the draw for the quarter-finals of the ECAP FA Cup.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard.
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Friday Sport Preview (27-02-26)
Friday, 27 February 2026
On tonight's programme:We look ahead to the remaining games in the first round of ECAP FA Cup First Round and the rest of this weekend's league fixtures in football.Rick Holden discusses FC Isle of Man's home fixture against Abbey Hey.Dave previews three Rugby matches involving local teams this weekend.And there's a full programme of men's and ladies' hockey.This week featuring Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Saturday Sport Classified (21-2-26)
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the Football, Rugby and Hockey plus we look ahead to FC Isle of man game at the Bowl. As well as that we hear From Pete Corkhill about how Pee; AFC has become the latest to offer football sessions for 11 to 15 year olds with disabilities.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Saturday Sport Classified (14-2-26)
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of ManPLUS, we hear from the latest generation of a name synonymous with the TT on his upcoming MGP debut; It's hoped a new centre will further grow the sport of powerlifting on Island; and, a club says there's a 'real risk' it won't currently be able to run MTB events in 2026Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamAlso featuring the voices of Illiam Quayle, Liz Young and Niall Quiggin
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Friday Sport Preview (13-2-26)
Friday, 13 February 2026
On tonight's programme:After poor weather decimated Manx football fixtures last weekend, will we see the continuation of the Ecap FA Cup first round as well as league ties this weekend?An Island cycling club says there's a 'real risk' it won't be able to run gravel events in 2026 and is issuing an urgent appeal for help to get meetings on the calendarIn rugby, Ramsey return to Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire action whilst two old rivals meet in the Hartford Homes Manx CupAnd a busy schedule of Isle of Man hockey fixtures both on and off-IslandThis week featuring Tony Mepham, Niall Quiggi...
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Saturday Sport Classified (07-2-26)
Saturday, 7 February 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to a rather weather effected sporting program on island in Football, Rugby and Hockey plus we look ahead to FC Isle of man game at the Bowl. As well as that we hear how Isle of man netball is growing in popularity.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (06-2-26)
Friday, 6 February 2026
In tonight's programme: We look ahead to the first round of the Ecap FA Cup, as well as league action.In rugby, Douglas are at home to Birkenhead Park and in the Women's fixtures Vagabonds welcome Crewe & Nantwich and we see the start of the Hartford Homes Manx CupAnd in hockey, we get back to league action following last weekend's Cup actionWe also hear about Isle of Man Netball and how it's growing in popularityThis week hosted by Ben Cunningham and featuring Tony Mepham and Dave Christian.
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Saturday Sport Classified (31-01-26)
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of Man and further afield plus a look ahead to tonight's FC Isle of Man game at the Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.
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Friday Sport Preview (30-1-26)
Friday, 30 January 2026
In tonight's programme:Some key battles in the men's title races and the semi-finals of the Women's Floodlit Cup are among the upcoming action in Manx footballWe hear what's going on at this key time in the Isle of Man's basketball season and some exciting developments for the Island's national teams in the coming monthsStill hoping to turn around their recent slump in form, Douglas head for their third straight away tie in Regional 2 North West in rugbyAnd the first cup competition action of 2026 awaits in Manx hockey This week featuring Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Mart...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs South Liverpool (24-1-26)
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and South Liverpool at The Bowl in DouglasThis encounter pitted together two sides both hoping to end respective three-match losing streaks in early 2026Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (24-1-26)
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the latest local football, rugby and hockey across the Isle of Man and further afieldBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (23-1-26)
Friday, 23 January 2026
In tonight's programme:First vs third in the Canada Life Men's Premier League is among the ties in Manx football this weekendA few months on from its founding, we hear from those behind the Isle of Man's first ever Learning Disability and Neurodivergent football teamDouglas are on the road in rugby, hoping to get back amongst the top sides in Regional 2 North West, whilst Nomads and Vikings are set to meet in the Manx ShieldAnd multiple sides will be hoping to maintain their perfect starts on gameweek three of the 2026 Isle of Man hockey seasonThis week featuring Ben Melling, Conner Thompso...
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Saturday Sport Classified (17-1-26)
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all the results in local football, rubgy and hockey.PLUS, we bring you the draws for the quarter-finals of the GH Corlett Woods Cup and Under-18s FA Cup in football and for the men's and ladies' Cup, Plate and Bowl in HockeySimon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.
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Friday Sport Preview (9-1-26)
Friday, 9 January 2026
In tonight's programme:After cup action kicked off proceedings in 2026 last weekend, league action returns in earnest in Manx footballWe hear from Isle of Man pro golfer, Ana Dawson on securing her first full card on the Ladies European Tour for the latest campaignA busy rugby schedule is on the cards, including Douglas looking to bounce back in Regional 2 North West after a tough DecemberAnd this weekend sees the 2026 Isle of Man hockey season get underwayThis week featuring Tony Mepham, Ana Dawson, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Ana Dawson - A first full Ladies European Tour campaign awaits
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Since 2023, Isle of Man golfer, Ana Dawson has taken the plunge into the professional ranks of the sport.In that time, the former Peel competitor has made memories along the way whilst also featuring on the prestigious Ladies European Tour and also the LET Access Series.And now, following an impressive performance at LET Q-School in Morocco late last year, she has the exciting prospect of having a full card for the Ladies European Tour in 2026.With what could be a promising journey ahead, Manx Radio has been speaking with Ana to find out what it means to her to make this major step forward ...
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Saturday Sport Classified (3-1-26)
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to all of the opening Manx football action of 2026.PLUS, we bring you the draws for the first rounds proper of both the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Rob Pritchard