Manx Radio's Friday Sport

Results, reaction and analysis to the sporting action across the Isle of Man this weekendRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:Three cup competitions including the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup are the main attraction in this weekend's football ties in the last few weeks of the seasonThe grand finale to the current Manx rugby campaign awaits tomorrow with the Manx Cup finals day at BallafletcherAnd one of the Isle of Man's national hockey sides is London-bound this weekend for a chance at glory in the England Hockey championshipsRob Pritchard is joined by Ben Cunningham, Jamie Brown, Tony Mepham and Dave Christian

It's a new year and a new chapter for one of the Isle of Man's rising stars of road racing.After a rollercoaster two years with the Honda Racing UK team, there's change afoot for Onchan rider Nathan Harrison.For 2025 he'll be contesting the Isle of Man TT, North West 200 and maybe a few more things beside for official Honda satellite team H&H Motorcycles.Manx Radio's been catching up with Harrison to find out what his ambitions are for the season ahead and how it feels to be continuing his journey in a slightly different environment

Results, reaction & analysis to the latest football, rugby action across the Isle of Man and beyondPLUS, we bring you the draw for the semi-finals of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx footballAnd we hear from one of the Island runners involved in the London Marathon this weekend and Manx road racer Nathan Harrison on his plans for 2025Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Chris Bass jnr., Dave Christian, Ben Cunningham, Christa Cain and Nathan Harrison

In tonight's programme:The quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup await in this weekend's local football clashesWe hear from the Isle of Man Men's national football sides player/manager as he prepares to take charge of his first game on Merseyside on SaturdayWe bring you the live draw for this year's Paul Henry Gold Cup competitionIn rugby, the Manx Cup continues in the Island capital this weekend after major drama in the competition in midweekAnd this weekend is the finale to the 2025 Isle of Man hockey season with six trophies up for grabs in less than two days for this year's cup finals weekendRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Chris Bass jnr., Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football and rugby action on Island as well as the 2025 Manx RallyPLUS, we bring you the live draw for the second round of the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup in Manx footballAND, we preview the second round of racing in the ARA Championship at Jurby this weekendBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:The first rounds proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup dominate the agenda in Manx football this weekendFC Isle of Man's Manager says he and his team can't 'wallow in self pity' at their recent poor form ahead of returning to NWCFL Premier Division action tomorrow nightWe bring you the latest from day one of the 2025 Manx Rally In rugby, two Island sides are in Cheshire competition finals on Saturday whilst Vagabonds and Douglas face off in the 'Old Firm' in the Manx CupRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Chris Boyde and Dave Christian

A Commonwealth games competitor, a national champion and more... Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin continues to impress in the world of athletics both in the UK and further afield.This month, she's managed to smash her own women's 10,000m Manx record and - for the first time in her career - has received a prestigious call-up to represent Great Britain & Northern IrelandIn this extended interview, Manx Radio's caught up with Sarah to find out how it feels to be wearing the GB jersey this month.She also gives us an insight to some of her hopes and ambitions for the months ahead.

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Charnock Richard at The Bowl in Douglas.Still seeking an end to a wretched run of form, 'The Ravens' faced a revitalised Charnock Richard on a run of three straight victoriesMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of ManBen Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham, Karl Gartland and Dave Christian

In tonight's programme:The 2025 Hospital Cup and Junior Cup competitions get underway in Manx football this weekend, dominating Saturday's scheduleFC Isle of Man's Manager wants to see more intensity and desire from his players but insists they have the quality to end their run of nearly two months without a win tomorrowIt's the final league weekend of the season for both Douglas and Vagabonds in rugby on Saturday, but neither will be expected to have a gentle cruise to the end in their last fixturesAnd two league titles are still to be decided in hockey as we look ahead to the final league weekend of the 2025 men's & ladies campaignsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Lower Breck at The Bowl in Douglas'The Ravens' faced an uphill struggle to end their recent winless run against a visiting side looking to remain in the league's title raceMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man, plus a preview of FCIOM's game against Lower Breck at the Bowl.Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme:We could see the Canada Life Men's Premier League and Ardern & Druggan Ltd. Division 2 titles wrapped up in Manx football tomorrowOn their longest winless run of the season, can FC Isle of Man play a role in the NWCFL Premier Division title on Saturday night when they host high-flyers Lower Breck?In rugby, its the final home encounter of a grueling 2025 season for Vagabonds whilst the Manx Cup continues at Port-e-CheeAnd more champions and relegations could be decided in the penultimate weekend of the 2025 Isle of Man hockey seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

In tonight's programme:Eight teams... two competitions... a place in one of two cup finals up for grabs! The semi-finals of the Ecap FA Cup and GH Corlett Woods Cup are among the standout ties in Manx football this weekendWith five games of the season remaining, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to bring an end to their longest winless run of the season so far when they host South Liverpool in the NWCFL Premier Division tomorrow nightRugby action on Island this Saturday includes Douglas in Regional 2 North West and a combined Manx Cup & Manx Shield showdown at Ballakilley Park whilst Vagabonds men are on their travels once moreAnd in hockey as many as three league titles could be decided throughout Saturday on what could well be a critical weekend in the 2025 Manx seasonRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division tie between FC Isle of Man and Prestwich Heys at The Bowl in Douglas.Facing their second match in less than 24 hours, FC Isle of Man took on a Prestwich Heys side battling for their lives at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Pilkington at The Bowl in Douglas.In the first part of a grueling double-header weekend, 'The Ravens' hosted a Pilkington side looking to maintain its cushion away from the relegation zoneMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Darren Timson

Results, reaction and analysis to the latest football, rugby and hockey action across the Isle of Man.Plus the live draws for the Manx Quality Sheds Hospital Cup Preliminary round and the Junior Cup preliminary round. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Rob Pritchard and Ben Cunningham.

In tonight's programme:The Women's FA Cup final is one of the headlines of this weekend's football fixtures - we hear from both sides as well as previewing Saturday's league tiesFC Isle of Man face a rarea and grueling double-header this weekend on home soil as they seek to rectify a run of four games without a winIn rugby, both Vagabonds teams take to the field with the ladies facing their final game of the seasonAnd in hockey, can the current premier league leaders Castletown Ladies A and Bacchas's Men's A be caught? We'll be looking at the latest league match-upsRob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Anna Shaw, Tara Mitchell, Dave Christian, Lois Mooney, Jack Caine and Ben Cunningham

Match highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Squires Gate at The Bowl in Douglas.Looking for a confidence boost in front of their home support, FC Isle of Man welcomed a Squires Gate side battling for survival at the foot of the tableMatch commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham