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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Episodes
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Saturday Sport Classified (3-10-26)
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey actionPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the semi-finals of the 2026 Isle of Man mixed hockey cup competitionsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
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Friday Sport Preview (2-10-26)
Friday, 2 October 2026
On tonight's programme:The Canada Life Men's Premier League leaders are hoping to extend their lead at the top and we could see a new Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 frontrunner in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesMeanwhile, after a big cup win last time out, it's a return to league action for FC Isle of Man on Saturday who will head to Merseyside for their latest test on SaturdayIn rugby, a trio of Manx sides are in action this weekend - among those, both Douglas and Vagabonds will go out in search of respective first wins of their seasons on home soilAnd in hockey, for the fir...
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Litherland REMYCA vs FC Isle of Man - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (2-10-26)
Friday, 2 October 2026
In this extended interview, Manx Radio speaks with FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon ahead of the Manx side's trip to Litherland REMYCA in the NWCFL Premier Division.
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (2-10-26)
Friday, 2 October 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's hockey correspondent, Ben Cunningham looking in detail at this weekend's latest Isle of Man hockey fixtures which, this coming weekend, sees the first round of 2026 mixed cup competition clashes take place
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Rugby Preview (2-10-26)
Friday, 2 October 2026
A full, extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave ChristianAmong this weekend's action, Douglas will be hoping to shake off back-to-back losses in their opening Regional 2 North West matches when they host Burnage; Vagabonds welcome Oldham to Ballafletcher in Counties 3 ADM Lancashire/Cheshire, and Southern Nomads face a tough trip on the road in the Cheshire Plate
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (2-10-26)
Friday, 2 October 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.This weekend could see a new leader emerge in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 whilst there's a meeting of the early top two in the Canada Life Women's League on the cards
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Widnes Town (26-9-26)
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Match highlights of the Macron Cup First Round tie between FC Isle of Man and Widnes Town at The Bowl in Douglas Playing their first match in this competiton for nearly four years, 'The Ravens' took on a Widnes Town side currently in its debut season as a club in the NWCFL Division One SouthMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (26-9-26)
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to today's Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian
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Friday Sport Preview (25-9-26)
Friday, 25 September 2026
On tonight's programme:Corinthians take a commanding Canada Life Mens' Premier League lead into this weekend and a potentially important southern derby awaits in Division 2 in Manx football tomorrowFor the first time in nearly four years, FC Isle of Man will make a foray into a cup competiton - we hear from their manager ahead of 'The Ravens'' hosting Widnes Town in the Macron Cup on Saturday nightIn motorsport, a historic racing series returns to the Isle of Man for the first time in 20 years this weekend as Jurby is set to host the 2026 Celtic Match RacesElsewhere, it's a busy weekend in ...
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FC Isle of Man vs Widnes Town - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (25-9-26)
Friday, 25 September 2026
In this extended interview, Manx Radio speaks with FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon ahead of his side's Macron Cup First Round tie at home to Widnes Town this weekend
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The Celtic Match Races return to the Isle of Man
Friday, 25 September 2026
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Isle of Man will host the historic Celtic Match Races at Jurby Motordrome this weekend The event - which returned in Scotland last year after a 15-year hiatus - sees solo and sidecar competitors from the Isle of Man, Ireland, Scotland and Wales battle it out on track for the Celtic Sword of StateOrganising this year's meeting are Andreas Racing Association - it's Chair, Linda Alton-Heath and Club Secretary, Neal Champion tell us how good it feels to bringing this occasion back to the Island for the first time since 2010
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Rugby Preview (25-9-26)
Friday, 25 September 2026
A full, extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave Christian Among what's in store - Vagabonds men's and ladies teams get their respective 26/27 seasons underway; Douglas are on the road in Regional 2 North West and Western Vikings prepare to host Ramsey in the Hartford Homes Manx Shield
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (25-9-26)
Friday, 25 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's hockey correspondent, Ben Cunningham looking in detail at this weekend's latest Isle of Man hockey fixtures as the 2026 mixed season enters week three.
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (25-9-26)
Friday, 25 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.Corinthians already take a six-point lead into the weekend in the Canada Life Men's Premier League whilst there's a potentially poignant southern derby in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 as part of this weekend's clashes
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard (19-9-26)
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in DouglasAiming to bounce back from a comprehensive defeat on the road last time out, FC Isle of Man welcomed a Charnock Richard side who - like the Islanders - were looking to continue an early push into the upper regions of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (19-9-26)
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to today's Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey actionBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham
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Friday Sport Preview (18-9-26)
Friday, 18 September 2026
On tonight's programme:Only two sides still have a 100 per cent record in the Canada Life Men's Premier League and multiple teams are hoping to close the gap at the top of Division 2 in this weekend's Isle of Man football fixturesWe hear from FC Isle of Man's Manager who says his team is 'champing at the bit' to bounce back from a resounding defeat last weekend when they return to The Bowl tomorrow nightIn rugby, and after a highest-ever finish in the division last season, Douglas begin their latest journey in Regional 2 North West on Saturday afternoonAnd the second week of the 2026 Isle o...
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FC Isle of Man vs Charnock Richard - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (18-9-26)
Friday, 18 September 2026
In this extended interview, FC Isle of Man manager, Lee Dixon speaks with Manx Radio ahead of his side's home meeting with Charnock Richard in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend.'The Ravens' are looking to bounce back following a resounding defeat on the road last time out.
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (18-9-26)
Friday, 18 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's hockey correspondent, Ben Cunningham looking in detail at this weekend's Isle of Man hockey fixtures.The second week of the 2026 Isle of Man mixed season beckons with multiple sides looking to build on good starts last time out
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (18-9-26)
Friday, 18 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.Among the upcoming clashes, the early bottom two in the Canada Life Men's Premier League meet whilst several sides have a chance to close down Castletown at the summit of Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2
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Saturday Sport Classified (12-9-26)
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to today's Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey actionPLUS, we hear from FC Isle of Man Manager, Lee Dixon on his side's defeat at Nelson and we bring the draw for the first rounds of the 2026 cup competitions in Isle of Man mixed hockeyRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Neal Champion and Tony Mackintosh
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Friday Sport Preview (11-9-26)
Friday, 11 September 2026
In tonight's programme:The early Division 2 contenders meet each other in Manx football this weekend whilst three Canada Life Men's Premier League teams look to continue their perfect startsFC Isle of Man are back on the road this weekend in the NWCFL Premier Division to face one of their fellow league high-flyersThe 2026 Isle of Man mixed hockey season is here, we take a look at the opening day fixtures taking place tomorrow In rugby, the Hartford Homes Manx Shield is once again in the spotlight this weekend with the tournament champions beginning their title defence on SaturdayAnd in cycl...
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Nelson vs FC Isle of Man - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (11-9-26)
Friday, 11 September 2026
In this extended interview, FC Isle of Man manager, Lee Dixon speaks with Manx Radio ahead of his side's clash at Nelson in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekendBoth sides go into this encounter in good form in these early stages of the season, with Nelson having also been promoted during the previous campaign
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (11-9-26)
Friday, 11 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's hockey correspondent, Ben Cunningham looking in detail at this weekend's Isle of Man hockey fixtures.This Saturday, it's a clean slate for all as the opening ties of the 2026 Isle of Man mixed hockey season await
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (11-9-26)
Friday, 11 September 2026
An extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.Among this weekend's upcoming ties, the early Division 2 contenders face each other; a trio of teams hope to extend flawless Canada Life Men's Premier League startsAnd a club makes its first ever appearance in women's football on Island this Sunday
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Sidecars to make a TT return... but at what cost?
Thursday, 10 September 2026
After the class was suspended at this year's event, it's been announced that sidecars will return to the Isle of Man TT Races in 2027 as part of a new three-year commitment to the class.However, officials are planning some major technical changes to the class, aimed at securing its future for the long-term.Whilst the return of three-wheeled racing to the Snaefell Mountain Course will be a welcome boost for those in the sport... how challenging will it be to make it with the alterations being proposed?To find out, in this extended interview, Manx Radio has been speaking with Sidecar TT drive...
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Burscough (5-9-26)
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Burscough at The Bowl in Douglas Off of the back of an emphatic win in midweek, FC Isle of Man hosted a Burscough side going into the weekend as the early league leaders Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
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Saturday Sport Classified (5-9-26)
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to today's local Manx football and rugby, Plus we get team news ahead of FC IOM's match with Burscough who are tonight's visitors to The Bowl
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Friday Sport Preview (4-9-26)
Friday, 4 September 2026
On tonight's programme:Northern and southern derbies in the men's top flight are among the headline ties in Manx football tomorrow whilst the new women's season gets underway on SundayFresh from a big win on the road in midweek, FC Isle of Man are back at The Bowl in the NWCFL Premier Division to welcome the early league leaders - we hear from 'The Ravens'' ManagerThe new rugby season kicks-off on Saturday, but not quite as we were originally expecting - we'll hear about what's in store on SaturdayAhead of the new Isle of Man hockey mixed season starting next weekend, we hear about a brand ...
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FC Isle of Man vs Burscough - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (4-9-26)
Friday, 4 September 2026
In this extended interview, FC Isle of Man manager, Lee Dixon speaks with Manx Radio ahead of his side's clash with Burscough in the NWCFL Premier Division this weekend 'The Ravens' will head into Saturday off of the back of an emphatic midweek win to host the early league leaders at The Bowl