Manx Radio's Friday Sport

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 the career of the rising star?Manx Radio has been speaking with Sam to find out how he now wants to push to the next level and, of course, how it now feels to be a two-time champion

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.

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

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

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 Ballafletcher in Women's NC2 North (South) and its West vs South in the Hartford Homes Manx ShieldTop darts players from across the Isle of Man, UK and the world have descended on Douglas for the 2026 Isle of Man International Darts FestivalAnd in hockey, cup final places are up for grabs on Saturday with the semi-finals of six cup competitions taking place around the IslandThis week featuring Tony Mepham, Rick Holden, Dave Christian,

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

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.

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

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

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

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 Quiggin, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

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

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.

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.

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 Martin Dunne

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

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

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 Thompson, Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

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.

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