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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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  • Saturday Sport Classified (29-11-25)

    Saturday, 29 November 2025

    59 minutes

    Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManPLUS, the live draw for the semi-finals of the 2025 Manx Car Store Railway Cup competition in Manx footballRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Luke Robinson, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

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  • Friday Sport Preview (28-11-25)

    Friday, 28 November 2025

    49 minutes

    In tonight's programme:One Railway Cup spot remains mathematically up for grabs in Saturday's football clashesIn what will be only her second fight of 2025, boxer Jade Burden faces a former title contender in BlackpoolA highly-anticipated Manx derby is on the cards in rugby and Douglas aim to continue their excellent league run on home turfFour teams remain in the hunt for one league title as the final weekend of the 2025 mixed hockey season awaitsAnd a brand new Island facility is hoping to provide 'state of the art' resources to those involved in cricketRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mep...

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  • Ollie Lockley - Building Isle of Man Athletics for the future

    Tuesday, 25 November 2025

    14 minutes

    The Isle of Man's athletics scene remains a diverse and evolving environment with a rich variety of different disciplines and roles to get involved in.Since 2023, one of those tasked with supporting the Island's athletics infrastructure in many ways is Isle of Man Athletics' Development Officer, Ollie Lockley.He's been speaking with us at Manx Radio coming up to two years in his role about the work they're doing to improve Island athletics and what challenges and concerns they're looking to address in the long run

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  • Saturday Sport Classified (22-11-25)

    Saturday, 22 November 2025

    58 minutes

    Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

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  • Friday Sport Preview (21-11-25)

    Friday, 21 November 2025

    49 minutes

    In tonight's programme:Onchan and Laxey face with both looking to secure Railway Cup qualification this weekend in the latest Manx football clashesIn rugby, sitting second in Regional 2 North West, Douglas head to Firwood Waterloo on Saturday; Vagabonds and Ramsey face home ties in Counties 3 ADM Lancs/Cheshire and Vagabonds Ladies are on the roadWe hear from one of the Isle of Man's top cyclists following her retirement from the sportManx TT competitor, Conor Cummins opens up on the challenges of setting up a new team for next yearAnd multiple league titles and relegations hang in the bala...

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  • Lizzie Holden - The end of an era in professional cycling

    Thursday, 20 November 2025

    15 minutes

    The recent end to the 2025 cycling season also marked the end of a stellar career for one of the Isle of Man's top riders.Lizzie Holden recently announced that she was taking the decision to step away from the sport.The Island athlete is one of multiple examples in recent years to take her abilities from the grassroots level on Manx shores right to the top tier of women's cycling.The journey has seen her take a British national title, compete regularly on the Women's WorldTour and take part in the Commonwealth Games just to mention a few accolades.Now, with a chance to reflect on this adven...

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  • Summit Grappling Academy - European golds and international hosts

    Wednesday, 19 November 2025

    13 minutes

    It's been another successful couple of months for Island-based mixed martial arts club, Summit Grappling AcademyHaving already excelled in other events throughout the year, one of its star competitors, Hayley Curtis has been adding to the academy's medal tally in Europe in recent weeks.But Curtis isn't the only one continuing to shine on the international stage, and what's more... for the first time... the Isle of Man will play host to some of the world's top grappling competitors next month.We recently caught up with Curtis and the academy's head coach, Conrad Roberts to hear about Hayley'...

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  • HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs West Didsbury & Chorlton (15-11-25)

    Tuesday, 18 November 2025

    10 minutes

    Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and West Didsbury & Chorlton at The Bowl in DouglasHoping to bounce back from a late defeat seven days previous, FC Isle of Man faced a daunting task against a visiting side currently pushing for top spot in the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

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  • Saturday Sport Classified (15-11-25)

    Tuesday, 18 November 2025

    49 minutes

    Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's home tie in the NWCFL Premier Division against West Didsbury & Chorlton.Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

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  • Friday Sport Preview (14-11-25)

    Friday, 14 November 2025

    49 minutes

    In tonight's programme:The challengers to the premier league leaders all have the chance to close the gap at the top in this weekend's football clashesVagabonds are on home territory still searching for a first win of the season in the only rugby tie on SaturdaySome of the world's best pool players are on Island this week for the 2025 IPA Grand FinalsLeague action takes a backseat in Manx mixed hockey with the semi-finals of the cup competitions to take centre-stageAnd an Isle of Man mixed martial arts competitor talks about becoming a double European champion in the last monthRob Pritchard...

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  • Saturday Sport Classified (8-11-25)

    Saturday, 8 November 2025

    50 minutes

    Round-up of all the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man and a preview of FC Isle of Man's game against Pilkington at the Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham.

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  • HIGHLIGHTS: FC Isle of Man vs Longridge Town (1-11-25)

    Tuesday, 4 November 2025

    9 minutes

    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

    51 minutes

    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

    51 minutes

    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

    15 minutes

    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

    58 minutes

    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

    50 minutes

    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

    9 minutes

    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

    50 minutes

    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

    49 minutes

    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

    46 minutes

    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

    9 minutes

    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

    53 minutes

    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

    50 minutes

    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

    59 minutes

    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

    50 minutes

    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

    59 minutes

    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

    51 minutes

    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

    11 minutes

    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

    46 minutes

    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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