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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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Longridge Town (1-11-25)
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Longridge Town at The Bowl in DouglasOn their longest unbeaten run of the season, FC Isle of Man faced a Longridge Town side making the trip to Manx shores off the back of back-to-back winsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (1-11-25)
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we hear from the Manx Rams ahead of their trip to Singapore to take part in the Singlife Nations Cup for the first timeBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and also featuring Ashley Hall and Rachel Johnstone
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Friday Sport Preview (31-10-24)
Friday, 31 October 2025
In tonight's programme:The race for Railway Cup qualification is hotting up in the Canada Life Men's Premier League ahead of the latest Manx football clashes this weekendIn the sole rugby tie this weekend, two Island sides will face off for a place in the final of the Cheshire BowlA Mixed Premier League southern derby is among the headline fixtures coming up in hockeyThe Manx Rams netball side are in Asia to compete in an international tournament for the first timeAnd an Island organisation which provides people with disabilities the chance to excel in sport is celebrating a big milestoneFe...
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Special Olympics Isle of Man celebrates 40th anniversary
Thursday, 30 October 2025
2025 is a landmark year for an Island organisation which offers people with disabilities the chance to grow, succeed and make friends through the medium of sport.This calendar year, Special Olympics Isle of Man is celebrating its 40th anniversary.Since 1985 it's helped athletes with disabilities gain valuable life skills as well as offering the chance to compete at major events across the world.We recently spoke with Special Olympics Isle of Man's acting sport director, Pete Corkill.In this extended interview, he explains what it means to see the organisation reach this milestone and explai...
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Saturday Sport Classified (25-10-25)
Saturday, 25 October 2025
Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we hear from an Island rugby club with a passionate appeal to bring on more players and the 2025 Manx Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year speak on his first experience of the Snaefell Mountain CourseRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and featuring the voices of Ed Knight and Eddy Wormald
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Friday Sport Preview (24-10-25)
Friday, 24 October 2025
On tonight's programme:The top two in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 meet in a big southern clash in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesIn rugby, can Douglas keep up their good Regional 2 North West form at Birkenhead Park? Meanwhile, Ramsey are on the road at Clitheroe and a local clash awaits in the Manx ShieldAnd in hockey, after cup competitions took centre stage last time out, mixed league action returns whilst a trio of Manx national teams begin their latest England Hockey Championship journeys across the waterRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben C...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs FC St Helens (18-10-25)
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and FC St Helens at The Bowl in Douglas.Following a much-needed win on the road last time out, FC Isle of Man returned to the Bowl to face an FC St Helens side without a win in their last three in all competitionsMatch commentary by Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (18-10-25)
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, we hear more on the latest successes of Manx athletics competitors in international competition in recent weeksBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (17-10-25)
Friday, 17 October 2025
In tonight's programme:Heading into to the latest Manx football fixtures this weekend, just two points separate the top three in the Canada Life Men's Premier LeagueIn rugby, Douglas, Vagabonds and Ramsey are back in action on home soil on Saturday whilst Vagabonds Ladies prepare for a trip across the waterAnd in hockey, attention switches this weekend as the first rounds of the mixed cup competitions take placeRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Saturday Sport Classified (11-10-2025)
Saturday, 11 October 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and hockey action on the Isle of Man.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Barnoldswick Town (4-10-25)
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Barnoldswick Town at The Bowl in DouglasFC Isle of Man Caretaker Manager, Rick Holden took charge of his first game against an opponent unbeaten on Manx shores in their previous three visitsMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (4-10-25)
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and hockey action on the Isle of Man.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (3-10-25)
Friday, 3 October 2025
In tonight's programme:The premier league leaders take on undefeated opposition in this weekend's Manx football fixtures After a break from action six days ago, rugby action is due to return in earnest this SaturdayIt's too close to call across the divisions going into the latest Manx mixed hockey tiesManx WBC champion boxer, Sam Rennie is back in the ring tomorrow, this time in AsiaAnd a major event on the Isle of Man's rallying calendar is returning for the first time in three yearsFeatured this week are Ben Cunningham, Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Sam Rennie and Mark Ellison
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Saturday Sport Classified (27-9-25)
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and hockey action on the Isle of Man.Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (26-9-25)
Friday, 26 September 2025
In tonight's programme:Three teams are locked level on points at the top of the Canada Life Men's Premier League going into tomorrow's latest fixturesWith a break in rugby proceedings this weekend, we assess how the respective Manx clubs have started their respective season in these early stagesAnd multiple sides will be out to maintain their 100 per cent starts to the Isle of Man Mixed Hockey Leagues ahead of gameweek three on SaturdayRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Saturday Sport Classified (20-9-25)
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action on the Isle of Man and further afield.Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (19-9-25)
Friday, 19 September 2025
In tonight's programme:The top two in the Canada Life Men's Premier League meet on Saturday amongst the latest Isle of Man football fixturesAfter another heavy defeat in midweek, FC Isle of Man must dust themselves down and go again as they face free-scoring Pilkington in the NWCFL Premier DivisionIn rugby, we hear from Vagabonds Ladies ahead of their season opener as well as taking a look at the other sides taking to the field on SaturdayWeek two beckons for the 2025 Isle of Man Mixed Hockey seasonAnd the Isle of Man is heading to Scotland for the return of the Celtic Match RacesFeatured t...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard (13-9-25)
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in DouglasOn a run of five straight defeats and stuck at the bottom of the table, 'The Ravens' hosted a Charnock side harbouring ambitions of pushing towards the top six.Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (13-9-25)
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on the Isle of Man and further afield.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Ben Cunningham and Dave Christian.
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Friday Sport Preview (12-9-25)
Friday, 12 September 2025
In tonight's programme:The defending premier league champions meet the current league leaders among this Saturday's Isle of Man men's football fixturesSunday sees the start of the new women's football season on Island, we've been catching up with one of the new teams joining the league this campaignOn a run of five straight defeats, FC Isle of Man's manager says his team must be 'brave' and 'fearless' when they host Charnock RichardA trio of Manx rugby sides are in action this weekend, all away from homeAnd Saturday marks the start of the 2025/26 Isle of Man hockey seasonFeatured this week ...
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Saturday Sport Classified (6-9-25)
Saturday, 6 September 2025
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on the Isle of Man and further afieldRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (5-9-25)
Friday, 5 September 2025
In tonight's programme:The second weekend and gameday three of the 25/26 Isle of Man football season beckons, we take a look ahead to the latest fixturesHoping to lift themselves off the bottom of the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend, FC Isle of Man face a tricky task at in-form BurscoughThe new Isle of Man rugby season starts this weekend with three Manx sides kicking off their league campaignsAnd after nearly nine months out of the ring, Isle of Man pro boxer Jade Burden returns to action across the waterFeatured this week are Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Jade Burden
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Padiham (30-8-25)
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division match at The Bowl between FC Isle of Man and PadihamAfter a tough start to the campaign with just one win in seven, FC Isle of Man welcomed league leaders Padiham who were looking to maintain their flawless start to the league seasonMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Sam Rennie - the WBC champion on 'staying humble'
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Isle of Man professional boxer, Sam Rennie continues to go from strength to strength in 2025.After winning the WBC Australasia Silver Super Featherweight Title in Australia in late May, he successfully defended his crown in late August.Whilst he continues to target big things in the long term, he's been telling Manx Radio's Darren Timson how his family and friends are helping him 'stay humble' in his quest for success
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The Isle of Man's domestic football league returns
Friday, 29 August 2025
With the return of the Isle of Man's domestic football league upon us, Darren Timson caught up with Manx Radio's Football Correspondent Tony Mepham:
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Friday Sport Preview (15-8-25)
Friday, 15 August 2025
In tonight's programme:We're talking all matters Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT with 12 days of racing action getting underway from SundayWe'll hear from two of the local debutants taking on the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first timeThe MGP Supporters Club gives its thoughts on the new expanded, schedule for 2025 We hear how preparations have been going from the clerk of the courseThe importance of having enough marshals for this year's eventA big financial boost for racing in the north of the IslandAnd outside of that, we catch up with FC Isle of Man's manager ahead of his side's late...
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New season, new outlook for Vagabonds RUFC
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
With a new season approaching, there's a fresh outlook for Vagabonds RUFC men's team as they prepare to return to action in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire.Whilst last season proved challenging at times for the side, there's hopes that the steps made back then will bode well for 2025/26In this extended interview, we hear from Vagabonds coach Franzy Germuishys and player, Daniel Bonwick on preparations and aspirations for this latest season
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Glossop North End (9-8-25)
Monday, 11 August 2025
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Glossop North End at The Bowl in Douglas with both teams searching for their first league win of the new campaignMatch commentary by Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Friday Sport Preview (8-8-25)
Friday, 8 August 2025
In tonight's programme:After a draw and a defeat so far, FC Isle of Man return home in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend hoping to secure their first win of the 2025/26 seasonA stellar turnout is expected for this weekend's Isle of Man Marathon and Half-Marathon races in Ramsey in what will also mark the start of this year's No Rest For The Wicked SeriesThe Isle of Man will be represented in billiards sports at The World Games being held in ChinaAnd we hear from Vagabonds Rugby Club as they prepare for a new season in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/CheshireFeatured this week are Paul Jones...
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Ramsey Rugby Club back in the English leagues
Monday, 4 August 2025
For the first time in five years, Ramsey Rugby Club will be returning to the English leagues system for the upcoming new seasonAlong with testing themselves against off-Island opposition, it'll see them face the exciting prospect of coming up against fellow Manx side, Vagabonds in this latest campaignIn this extended interview, Ramsey club captain, Josh Corteen and club secretary, Will Moffatt tell us what they're all looking forward to about this latest venture