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 (24-10 -26)
Saturday, 24 October 2026
A rather weather effected show, Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian.
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Friday Sport (23rd October 2026)
Friday, 23 October 2026
On tonight's show:we look ahead to the latest action in manx football. We speak to FC IOM manager Lee Dixon.All the Hockey on island action and the Island senior teams playing this weekend on and off island.plus all the Rugby action. Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Lee Dixon, Dave Christian, Kim Carney amd Jamie Brown
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Boxing: Jade Burden 'ready to go' against Shauna Browne
Friday, 23 October 2026
Darren Timson speaks to Isle of Man professional boxer Jade Burden ahead of her fight with Shauna Browne on Sunday (25 October). The pair will be competing for the the WBA Gold Lightweight Title and IBF International Lightweight Title.
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (23-10-26)
Friday, 23 October 2026
Ben Cunningham has an extended chat looking in detail at this weekend's latest Isle of Man hockey fixtures, Plus looking ahead to the Island senior teams in action with Hockey Association Chair Kim Carney and Island team coach Jamie Brown
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Rugby Preview (23-10-26)
Friday, 23 October 2026
Ben Cunningham has an extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave Christian.
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (23-10-26)
Friday, 23 October 2026
Ben Cunningham has an extended chat with Manx Radio's football correspondent, Tony Mepham looking in detail at this weekend's upcoming fixtures in Manx football.
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Saturday Sport Classified (17-10-26)
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action. Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Rob Pritchard
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Friday Sport Preview (16-10-26)
Friday, 16 October 2026
On tonight's programmeMultiple teams have the chance to close in on the top of the Canada Life Men's Premier League when Manx football fixtures resume this weekendAfter a first home defeat of the season last time out, FC Isle of Man will be looking to produce a positive response back at The Bowl in the NWCFL Premier Division on Saturday night Elsewhere, three more matches await in Manx rugby on Saturday with Douglas returning in Regional 2 North West; Vagabonds Ladies starting top of Womens NC2 North (West) and the first match of this season's Hartford Homes Manx Cup And it remains all to p...
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FC Isle of Man vs Atherton LR - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (16-10-26)
Friday, 16 October 2026
In this extended interview, we speak with FC Isle of Man Manager Lee Dixon as his side prepares to face South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier DivisionAfter a first home loss of the season last weekend, 'The Ravens' are preparing to face an Atherton LR side which put five past the Islanders in this fixture at The Bowl last season
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (16-10-26)
Friday, 16 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 with the halfway point of the 2026 mixed campaign fast approaching
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Rugby Preview (16-10-26)
Friday, 16 October 2026
A full, extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave Christian.A triple-header is on the agenda this week with Douglas returning to action in Regional 2 North West after a rest weel; table-topping Vagabonds Ladies are on their travels at Aldwinians and the opening salvo of this season's Hartford Homes Manx Cup awaits in the north of the Island
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (16-10-26)
Friday, 16 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.With the Canada Life Men's Premier League top two not in action this time, there's a chance for the chasing pack to close them down whilst one point separates the leading duo in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs South Liverpool (10-10-26)
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division contest between FC Isle of Man and South Liverpool at The Bowl in Douglas.'The Ravens' entered the weekend chasing a fourth straight victory in all competitions whilst South Liverpool travelled to the Island looking to bounce back from defeat in midweek Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson
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Saturday Sport Classified (10-10-26)
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Results, reaction and analysis to the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey action.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Rob Pritchard.
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Friday Sport Preview (9-10-26)
Friday, 9 October 2026
On tonight's programme:A proverbial 'clash of the titans' in the Canada Life Men's Premier League is the headline tie in this weekend's upcoming Isle of Man football clashesTargeting a fourth consecutive win in all competitions, FC Isle of Man are back on Island this weekend with South Liverpool their latest visitors in the NWCFL Premier DivisionMeanwhile, there's a triple-header of rugby action on Island with both Vagabonds teams on home soil and a battle of north vs south in the Hartford Homes Manx ShieldAnd after cup competition took centre stage last weekend, league action is set to res...
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FC Isle of Man vs South Liverpool - Pre-match with Lee Dixon (9-10-26)
Friday, 9 October 2026
In this extended interview, we speak with FC Isle of Man Manager Lee Dixon as his side prepares to face South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier DivisionThe Manx side will go into this weekend's encounter at The Bowl targeting a fourth straight victory in all competitions
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Hockey Preview (9-10-26)
Friday, 9 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 sees league action return following the first round of cup clashes last time out
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Rugby Preview (9-10-26)
Friday, 9 October 2026
A full, extended look at all of this weekend's upcoming rugby action with Manx Radio's Rugby Correspondent, Dave ChristianA triple-header of games is on the cards this time around which will see both Vagabonds teams welcomg opposition to Ballafletcher whilst Ramsey prepare to host Southern Nomads in the Hartford Homes Manx Shield
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In-Depth: Isle of Man Football Preview (9-10-26)
Friday, 9 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.Among the ties, a 'clash of the titans' sees the reigning champions host the current leaders in the Canada Life Men's Premier League whilst just goal difference currently separates the top two in Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2
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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