Manx Radio's Friday Sport

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 is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamALSO, featuring the voices of David Addinall, Bronwen Ward and Hayley Curtis

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.

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

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

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 milestoneFeaturing Tony Mepham, Ashley Hall, Rachel Johnstone, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Pete Corkill

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 explains why it's not just been able to benefit athletes, but the wider community as well

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

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 Cunningham

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 this week are Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Jack Caine, Freya Crowe, Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham and Linda Alton-Heath

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