Manx Radio's Friday Sport

In tonight's programme: The Ecap FA Cup first round proper takes centre stage this weekend in Manx football; Douglas are looking to continue their recent excellent form in Regional 2 North West in the latest upcoming rugby ties; And in hockey, more key battles at the top and bottom across the divisions as league action returns Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Irlam at The Bowl with both teams hoping to use this meeting as a catalyst to improve their form Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Round-up of local sports results from Saturday 20 January.

In tonight's programme - The first Woods Cup fixtures take centre stage in Manx football this weekend; Ravenscroft Manx Shield action is the focus in rugby on Saturday: And the early front-runners are starting to emerge as we enter week three of the 2024 men's & ladies Manx hockey season Rob Pritchard & Darren Timson are joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results and analysis of the latest Isle of Man football, rugby and hockey fixtures this weekend (13-1-24) PLUS, the live draws for the Isle of Man Under-18's cup in football and the men's and ladies cup competitions in Manx hockey

In tonight's programme - Ayre and Peel remain locked together in the premier league title race heading into the latest Manx football fixtures; Intriguing tests await Douglas and Vagabonds respectively across the water in Manx rugby; And after a dramatic opening day last weekend, week two beckons for the 2024 men's & ladies' Isle of Man hockey season Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard - the Ravens were on the hunt to start 2024 after a winning end to 2023 with Charnock Richard aiming to make it 18 games unbeaten

Round-up of local sports results from Saturday 6 January including the draw for the ECAP FA Cup First Round and GH Corlett Woods Cup Preliminary Round.

In tonight's programme - Ecap FA Cup action takes centre stage in the first senior Manx football fixtures of the new year; A jam-packed schedule gets rugby underway after the festive break and the first weekend of 2024 marks the start of the new men's & ladies Manx hockey season Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

After missing racing in 2023, 16-time TT winner Ian Hutchinson has announced his plans for a TT return in 2024, in this extended interview he discusses his upcoming objectives and the challenges of the last twelve months **WARNING - This podcast contains descriptions of injuries some may find upsetting**

In another busy and memorable year for sport on the Isle of Man in 2023, we go on a journey through some of the main highlights and talking points for the Manx sporting world in the last twelve months

It's been another busy and in some cases memorable year for the Isle of Man's athletics scene. In this extended interview, we hear from local athletics correspondent, Dave Griffiths, who discusses the big moments and talking points of the year for competitors and volunteers both on and off-Island

In tonight's programme - Is it third time lucky for the remaining Railway Cup semi-final alongside the latest league fixtures in Manx football this coming weekend; In rugby, Douglas are eyeing success on Merseyside and another battle down south awaits in the Ravenscroft Manx Shield; And two of the Isle of Man ladies national hockey teams are preparing to take part in the England Hockey Knockout Championships Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme - some big battles at the foot of the men's premier league are on the cards in the latest Manx football fixtures; In rugby, Douglas will be targeting more success whilst Vagabonds face a tough trip on the road; And in hockey, the final action of 2023 awaits this weekend with the mixed cup finals Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

It's been a busy 2023 for two of the Isle of Man's professional golfers, Ana Dawson and Tom Gandy. Whilst Dawson has been making her pro debut this year, the experienced Gandy has been striving for more progress in the last twelve months In this extended interview we hear from both about how their campaigns have gone and their plans for 2024

It's feared the Commonwealth Games could be cancelled for the first time since the Second World War after Australia's Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 event. The international sporting event sees athletes from the Isle of Man, sporting Manx colours, compete side-by-side against representatives of countries from across the Commonwealth of Nations. No doubt a fantastic opportunity and something Manx competitors keep in their mind when training, so what would it mean if, as is feared, we lose the games for good?

In tonight's programme - the Railway Cup semi-finals take centre stage in the latest Manx football fixtures this weekend; A jam-packed schedule of rugby awaits on Saturday, with Western Vikings hoping to reach the final of Cheshire Plate; And a big Friday night for Manx pro boxer Mathew Rennie as he prepares to face James Moorcroft in Bolton Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Mathew Rennie

Highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash at The Bowl between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town with both sides entering the contest in rich veins of form and the Ravens eyeing more progress towards the promotion play-off spots Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Fourth hosts first in the men's premier league in Manx football this weekend whilst just one point separates the top three in Division 2: In rugby, two Manx sides are in action across the water in the Cheshire Plate competition; And the mixed premier league and mixed division one titles will be decided in a big finale to the Manx mixed hockey season this weekend Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

The Saturday Sport Classified team is back once more with the results and analysis from the football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham